Posted By: C. Harrison/April 4, 2016

ORACA BESSA

MONDAY  MAY 30, 2016

Posted By: C. Harrison/April 5, 2016

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE FREE TRAINING

Who:       State Senator James Sanders Jr.

What:     Sexual Assault Defense Training and Prevention

Where:  Praise Tabernacle Church -101-11 Sutphin Boulevard   Jamaica NY 11435

When:  Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Why:     To prevent sexual assault and assist victims

One in eleven men will be the victims of sexual assault at least once in their lifetime. It is estimated that there is one sexual assault every 90 seconds in the United States..  Highlights will include presentation on the topics of sexual assault prevention, types and causes of sexual assault, support for victims, legal rights for victims and military sexual trauma.

For more information or RSVP today. contact: AnnMarie Costella at 718-523-3069

JIMMY RILEY DEAD AT 68′ YEARS YOUNG

Photo:  Jimmy Riley

By: C. Harrison/March 30, 2016

He was born Martin James Norman Riley. He came into this world May 22, 1954. His light stop shining March 23, 2016 in New York. He has one son International Reggae Artist Tarrus Riley. In this world his music was his beacon and to this end, his beacon will continue to live. A funeral service will be held for him in Jamaica W I, April 5, 2016 at Half Way Three Road, Kingston.

Never meeting him personally, I have seen him performed once. I have listen to his records and hear others talk about him, never once did I hear anyone utter a bad reference about him or demonized him in any fashion. Moreover, in the Reggae Fraternity…call the Reggae Music Industry,  you can’t go too far without someone mentioning the veteran Jimmy Riley.  A Reggae Star in his own rights he contributed to the Reggae Industry, on his own terms in his own way;  and has an Ambassador for the continuation of Reggae Music, this Stalwart helped to launch Reggae to the world, putting it on the global map.

Jimmy  was a solo artist and was a member of the Sensations, thereafter he joined the Uniques. His top albums included:  “Sexual healing”  “Lay Lady Lay”  “Pull Up Selector”  “Love & Devotion” “Loving You” “Rock On” and “Live It To Know It.” His legacy and music, will live on through the generations to come.

He is is to be commented for his contribution, a job well done. He will be missed….his eyes are close, his physical form is no longer here, he has accentuated unto the heavens but his blessings reign.

Bundi Corpe Media would like to send Respects and condolences to Tarrus Riley, his friends and Family. Jimmy Riley R.I.P. too soon

Posted By: C. Harrison/ March 22, 2016

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 22, 2016

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Posted BY: C. Harrison/March 22, 2016

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 22, 2016

WOMEN MAKING THE DIFFERENCE

Caption from L to R: Nancy Martinez, Erica Ford, Senator Sanders, Silaka Cox and Dianna Blount

By: C. Harrison/March 22, 2016

A Women’s History Month, event that showcased  Women Making a Difference, where female community leaders shared their stories of success and inspiration along with tips on how to achieve one’s full potential. The event was held at the Greater Rescue Church of Christ, in Jamaica in conjunction with State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village).

Keynote speaker was Erica Ford, Founder & CEO  of LIFE Camp, Inc., an organization that provides educational, employment and social opportunities for at-risk inner city youth, with the goal of keeping them in school and out of the criminal justice system. Ford began her presentation by asking attendees to pause for a moment of meditation, for which the exercise proved difficult for some and illustrated to her that women experience a lot of stress because they are burdened with many responsibilities.

“Our mind is constantly running, as providers, as the foundation for so many things and people, and organization, our mind is running,” Ford said. How can we be present for everyone else, if we can’t be present for ourselves? Sometimes it’s important to just be still and breathe and be present for right now; free from all of the stress and anxiety of every single thing that will still be there after you breathe,” Ford said.

Ford said she knew that she could change the world but realize it was a tenuous journey to make it a reality. She said that has she took steps to in that process she became a Deepak Chopra, an angry peacemaker. Ford explained that her first attempt to affect change were hindered by her forceful approach, a style that was fueled by a distrust and resentment of those in power such as elected officials.

“Every elected official didn’t do their job,” Ford reflected on her philosophy. “Every elected official deserved my fist, my foot; whatever I had to chop them down. I might have been coming in the door with some great information that could have saved the community, but since I blew the door down, they were unable to get my message. So, I had to convert my approach from seeing others as the problem to doing what I believe  was correct.”

In addition, Ford also lamented that many people come from a place of comparison and jealously, where they judge those around them instead of being compassionate and interconnected. This way of thinking she said causes barriers and prevents individuals from viewing others as equals. Ford said that when we try to embark on someone else’s life and someone else’s purpose, we fail automatically.

Ford grew up in Jamaica, Queens during the 1980s, when crack use and gun violence were an everyday occurrence. She dedicated her life to affecting change and ending the oppression faced by the African-American community.  She was inspired after attending a rally at age 18, held by the December 12 movement, an international human rights group.

Nancy Martinez, also lend a voice of wisdom–a local entrepreneur and longtime resident of the Rockaways. After buying a home in 2008, she set her sight on running a business and was determined that it be located in the community where she lives.

In 2011, Martinez became Owner/Operator of New York Career Training School LLC., which teaches students (in four different languages) how to become home health aides, nurse’s aides and personal care aides, assisting in rehabilitating aged and disabled individuals within the confines of their residences.

Martinez, started out with a $60,000 investment and has since generated over $1 million annually. Since the school’s inception, it trained 9,365 students thus far with 98% of them finding employment. Martinez is currently working on two new corporation in the Rockaways– New York Home Care Agency LLC and Community Action Response Emergency (CARE) Unit 911.

Dianna Blount also found her calling after months of thinking about creating a mentoring program and combining that goal with symbolism of a caterpillar metamorphosing into a butterfly. Blount founded Beautiful Butterfly Inc., an organization which serves to inspires a diverse community of young girls and women to set and accomplish daring goals.  The program focuses on five key areas: Spirituality, health, finance, education, community service and activism. “We need to shape our future leaders,” Blount said.

Mistress of ceremonies was Silaka Cox, a community activist and chief Officer with the Rockaway Youth Task Force. She is also the youngest serving member of Community Board 14 and is currently studying Public Affairs, at Baruch College.

According to Senator Sanders, who presented certificates of recognition to several attendee for advocacy and leadership roles; said, “I am proud to bring before you some dynamic folk who have broken the rules. The rules say that women will always be the mules of the world. Break the rules, do not accept this madness. Any game that is fixed and says you’ve got to lose, don’t play it. Men can learn a lot from women.”

By: C. Harrison/March 21, 2016

ADVISE TO WOMEN

Rev. Dr. Ernestine Sanders                             Tina Burke

Queens, New York….. State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village), held a special themed Community Clergy Breakfast today in recognition of Women’s History Month, where topics of discussion were domestic violence and women in ministry. The event was held at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Church in Jamaica.

According to Sanders, it is important to support women because they are the backbone of our community and our culture. He said, “I understand that women hold up half the sky, and that the reason the sky hasn’t fallen is because of the strength of women.”

The month’s keynote speaker was Rev. Dr. Ernestine Sanders pastor of the Evangelical Christian church and Executive Vice President of Clergy United for Community Empowerment (CUCE), who gave a moving speech describing how she used her strength, intelligence and faith in God to become a leader in ministry at the time when most churches and faith-based organizations were headed by men.

Rev. sanders told women not to put themselves in competition with men, because we grow together. She also said, “Don’t get so wrapped up in the women’s movement that you think you don’t need men. You don’t have to bash males to be somebody.” The Rev also encouraged women attendees to network and cross denominational lines. Rev. Sanders believe that women can do anything that their ability allows them to do.

Tina Burke, of the CUCE, also gave a presentation on domestic violence. The organization offers an intervention program for victims and batterers, treating every client with dignity and respect.