Maya Wiley Scores High Profile Endorsement As Candidates Hit Stump Ahead Of Fundraising Deadline
arrow Maya Wiley accepts endorsement from Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Brigid Bergin / Gothamist
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the highest-ranking member of New York’s delegation, endorsed Maya Wiley for mayor on Sunday vowing to hit the stump with her through the final month of this heated primary battle to ensure New York City joins the ranks of cities across the country where Black women lead.
“Chicago has Lori Lightfoot. San Francisco has London Breed. Atlanta has the great Stacey Abrams. Los Angeles has Congresswoman Maxine Waters. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has Vice President Kamala Harris and in New York City, we re going to deliver Maya Wiley for such a time as this,” Jeffries said joining Wiley at Restoration Plaza in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, standing beneath portraits of President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first B
Mount Pisgah Baptist church celebrates Motherâs Day with special guest speaker
BROOKLYN, NY – Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Brooklyn is celebrating Motherâs Day with a special guest speaker this Sunday, May 9 at the 10am service. They have invited mother, housing expert, and Brooklyn Borough Presidential candidate Trisha Ocona to speak to the congregation. As one of the few women vying to make history as the first female Brooklyn Borough President, Trisha Ocona is the perfect person to celebrate motherhood with the church and share her experience as a native Brooklynite. As a housing professional for over twenty years, Trisha understands the way that housing affects every resident of Brooklyn whether they rent, own a home, or make a living as a landlord. She is ready to educate the community on the available resources for anyone who has unanswered questions regarding housing issues brought on by the pandemic.
New York City s Next Mayor Could Be Decided in the Black Church Bloomberg 3 hrs ago Jennifer Surane and Max Reyes
(Bloomberg) The race to become New York City’s next mayor is playing out in the hallowed halls of Black churches.
Long a dominating force in New York politics, Black churches have taken on even more importance during a pandemic that shuttered businesses and curtailed large gatherings. With many church services still held in-person and traditional campaign events rendered unthinkable, candidates are looking to weekly rites to connect with one of the most important voting blocs in the city before the June 22 Democratic primary.
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Stream Tony Award winner Levi Kreis’ ‘Home for the Holidays’ show at your home
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What do Andy Williams, Judy Garland, Perry Como, The Carpenters, and Levi Kreis have in common? They have all had their own holiday TV special. Oak Ridge Playhouse has joined forces with Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis once again to bring you his 6th annual “Home for the Holidays” concert. This streamed concert will come directly to your home.
The evening is inspired by television specials of days gone by, but still incorporates that genuine storytelling and that distinct sound Levi, an Oliver Springs native, is associated with.