United we Eat! 10/26 Maria Bido's Culinary Experience
Authentic Culinary Experience
United we Eat was launched to curate culinary experiences featuring cuisine from the diverse array of cultures that define our communities.
Food has the ability to unify and tell a story about a person’s history, culture, experiences, and heritage.
Latinx Heritage Month with Chef Isidra
Isidra exemplifies the core values, beliefs, & mission of bKind. At the age of 8 she learned to prepare her grandmother’s traditional recipes with her mom. Decades later, she & her children share her country’s art, music, & culinary delights with others emanating joy, love & appreciation for cultural diversity & unity.
Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Maria Bido
Flavor, Culture and Love is what I give and receive when I get cooking with others!
Food is a basic need but it also represents so much more. It represents culture, family, love and passion. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, this is certainly how I think of food. The time I spent cooking with my grandmother showed me the power of food. In this modern world, it’s easy to distance ourselves from the traditions that nurture family ties. Ties that connect us to where we come from, to our culture, and to creating life long bonds within our community.
Today, the loss of this connection and our traditions are clearly felt as younger generations grow further away from the rich culture of their ancestors. Traditions and values are not being passed down through generations. Food is how I honor the legacy of my grandmother and embrace my culture. Through food we can help keep our cultures alive across generations. This is why I created Mia’s Cocina, to preserve Puerto Rican culture and ensure its continued growth.
I now set out to fulfill this mission to provide experiences around food that can create, strengthen, and rebuild bonds across generations. In the words of mi abuela Jobita, when you share the food, the food tastes better.
Black History Celebration Press Release
RELEASE DATE: 2/27/2023
Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (bKind) honored Vincent E. Green for his unparalleled service, leadership, wisdom, & integrity that continue to shape our communities, youth, & our world.
Ray Russell: friend & colleague for over 40 years introduced & commended Vinny as a leader who has:
· Achieved position of Deputy Commissioner & received awards from 4 NYC Mayors
· Served as lead investigator at ground zero on September 11th
· Spearheaded bKind’s Voices of Youth children’s publishing project and safety trainings
Lisa Mehos, Executive Director of bKind, spoke briefly about the 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Trauma to Triumphs Inc. (DBA: bKind) has implemented sustainable programs including:
· Food Rescue (thousands of meals each month)
· Academic support: laptops, tutors/mentors, & school supplies)
· Yoga, Positive Thinking, & Safety Training
· bKind bOne spearheaded by Doris Ling-Cohan & Lisa Mehos
Special thanks from the bKind team for those who make this work possible!
Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan, lifelong role model; spearheaded Be Kind Be One to promote solidarity & safety
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein
Alejandro Epifanio with The Loisaida Center
Emily Rios with Asian Americans for Equality
Together we honor and celebrate Vincent E. Green and his scholarly publication DOES RACE NEGATE, replete with powerful stories that “inspire dark-skinned youth to embrace their darkness no matter what anyone else says,” while “giving thanks” for all that unites us. Does Race Negate exhorts readers to uphold integrity, goodness, truth, and love that bind us together as human beings. Through firsthand experience and impeccable research, author and retired Deputy Commissioner Vincent Green describes the “mesmerizing roar” of the Million Man March in ’95 with its “melding of minds and spirits;” and his “God-inspired sharing on the dark-skinned earthly being and those…who played a role in shaping Her or His-Story.”
Qigong, wellness, refreshments + joy with SOKIE LEE:
Saturday, May 20th (2-4pm) Space is limited ~ RSVP Required :-)
Celebrate AAPI Heritage with the Amazing Sokie Lee!
FREE wellness sessions, refreshments, & gifts for all participants provided by the AAFE & bKind CommUnity Resource Center.
ABOUT SOKIE'S CLASSES
Everything we do and feel relates to our well-being and directly impacts our physical and emotional health.
ABOUT SOKIE LEE
Sokie Lee is a longtime New Yorker. Born in Hong Kong, she was raised with a Chinese holistic approach to living. She is a New York State licensed massage therapist and also a certified instructor of T’ai Chi. A student of martial arts for many years, Sokie teaches Qigong and better balance classes at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Beth Israel Hospital and senior adult centers in New York City. A seasoned and empathetic massage therapist, Sokie provides specific care to help you to relax, reduce stress or recover from injuries. A patient teacher, Sokie can help you optimize your health with powerful qigong exercises to nourish the body and mind.
EXPERIENCE HARMONY, HEALTH, & JOY THRU MOVEMENT:
Amazing AAPI Heritage Celebration!!
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
5/20 AAPI Celebration with Sokie Lee
TRANSFORMATIONAL healing with Sokie Lee
5/20 AAPI Celebration with Sokie Lee
Mental Health Awareness & AAPI Programs
Microsoft Executive Teams for Mental Health
Message from Kristine Reeves:
Hello there bKind team,
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to for allowing us to partner with you on this amazing initiative as we celebrate mental awareness month creating canvass for kits and gratitude journals.
Annual AAPI Celebration with Sokie Lee
Thank you Sokie Lee for the transformational power of JOY thru movement!
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BELOW
AAPI Heritage Celebrations 2020-2022