Black History Month ~ Educational Heroes Driving Change
Honoring bKind's Vincent Green
Voices Of Youth: Stories And Poems Written By Children From Around The World
Allow me to share the youthful perspective that this book is being presented to you, which contains forty sublime manuscripts from six countries! Though I hope this might enhance your perspective on things and think innovatively. Every tale will engulf you in a new world filled with the adventure which awaits you. The purpose was none other but to polish young writers and to inspire others by their art of writing. Every manuscript is entirely divergent from each other. While we each have a story to tell, it is by no means the same story. I promise you that there is beauty in the young minds you will embrace in the coming adventures. This is just the beginning of a noble endeavor by a caring man taking on the challenge of working to reach the mountain and make a difference while lifting us young ones up along the away.
Honoring Great Leaders at PS 118
As the Principal of PS 118-The Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School, it is an honor to serve this school Community. We will make strides in whatever learning formats that are presented to us. Collective collaboration, planning and communication will guide this work. It is imperative that we build and maintain strong school- family relationships. I look forward to continuing these relationships and working to provide a private school educational experience in a public school setting.
"This is one of the glories of man, the inventiveness of the human mind and the human spirit: whenever life doesn't seem to give an answer,
we create one." - Lorraine Hansberry
be Kind be One
Aligns all identities & groups to end hate & separateness
Creating a collective power to be the catalyst for change, so no group is considered "other", "foreign", or "lesser" so that equality and kindness are directed to all individuals
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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.
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.”
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!
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AAPI Heritage Celebrations 2020-2022
