Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, November 22, 2010,
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Events
Happy Monday! I pray you've all been doing exceptionally well. I know that calendars fill up fast around the holidays, so I'd like to invite those of you in New York and surrounding areas to save the date for this fantastic event co-sponsored by ZEYBRAH and the Orisa Community Development Corporation -- two organizations working for positive change and community empowerment. There will be drumming, dancing, an African marketplace and more -- all FREE! The event will also feature a keynote a... Continue reading ...
Posted by 'Funlayo on Wednesday, August 4, 2010,
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Events
Alaafia! Summer storms are brewing today in New York, but the forecast for Saturday is sunny and mild which is perfect for the African Film Festival! The Festival was established in 1990 and it's grown bigger and better every year since. With events taking place in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and on the lovely Governor's Island, there's plenty of opportunity to join in the festivities!
This Saturday is the Festival's Family Day which will take place on Governor's Island from ...
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Posted by 'Funlayo on Monday, November 23, 2009,
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Inspiration
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I was looking through the children’s books in the City College bookstore the other day. I’m a big kid at heart, and I also have a beautiful niece and nephew who I love to buy books for. Children’s books are always so beautiful and positive – many adults would probably benefit from reading a child’s book every now and then!
Children experience a lot more negative talk than we may realize – they’re often being dictated to, threatened and stifled in many ways...
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