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Black Empowerment Summit 2025: “The Black Code: The Influence of Politics, Wealth, Culture and Education”

E-Building, E-242 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States +1 more

The Black Code represents a strategic framework for empowerment, emphasizing the interconnected roles of politics, wealth, culture, and education in shaping Black excellence and progress. It embodies the principles of knowledge, leadership, and economic strength, inspiring individuals to harness their influence and create lasting change within their communities. Register for this event. For more information, […]

Black Empowerment Summit 2025 Workshop: The Power of Your Voice: Navigating Politics for Impact

E-Building, E-111 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

olitics shape the world around us, but how can students make a real impact? This session breaks down how policies affect education, careers, and communities while empowering students to engage in advocacy, voting, and leadership. Learn how to use your voice to drive change and influence decisions that shape your future. Moderator: Kurt Sealey, Executive […]

Black Empowerment Summit 2025 Workshop: Roots to Rise: The Power of Black Culture in Shaping the Future (E-242)

E-Building, E-242 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

Culture is more than identity—it’s power. This session dives into the influence of Black culture in media, business, and social movements, highlighting how students can leverage their heritage to drive innovation, representation, and community upliftment. Embrace the power of your story and learn how to shape the future while honoring the past. Moderator: Jamie Corrodus, […]

Black Empowerment Summit 2025 Workshop: Securing the Bag: Building Financial Power and Generational Wealth

E-Building, E-242 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

Financial freedom starts with knowledge. This session explores the fundamentals of wealth-building, from budgeting and credit to investing and entrepreneurship. Discover practical steps to take control of your financial future, break generational cycles, and create long-term economic success. Moderator: Ron West, Special Projects Coordinator, CUNYBMI (CUNY Central Panelist: Rohan Dalal, Senior Banking Relationships Manager (Bethpage […]

Black Empowerment Summit 2025 Workshop: Knowledge is Power: Leveraging Education for Success

E-Building, E-111 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

Education is the key to unlocking opportunities, but success goes beyond the classroom. This session explores strategies for academic excellence, career preparation, and using education as a tool for social mobility. Learn how to navigate resources, build networks, and position yourself for success in a rapidly changing world. Moderator: Dr. Allia Abdullah-Matta, English Professor (CUNY […]

Black Empowerment Summit 2025: Networking Mixer Event

Skylight Area 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

It’s a time for business owners, poets, entrepreneurs, authors, and changemakers to attend and connect, collaborate, and share insights with other attendees. Register for this event. For more information, contact Rachel Romain at rcharles@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Greenway Earth Day

Greenway (29th Street) 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, United States

LaGuardia will host a day dedicated to celebrating the environment at the Annual Earth Day Festival. Organized by the Sustainability Council, the Festival will feature environmental groups, agencies, and vendors from around the city, games and activities, and raffles and snacks. For more information, contact the Sustainability Council at SustainabilityCouncil@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Dabke Workshop with Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre

Little Theater NY, United States

Dabke is a Levantine folkloric dance traditionally used in cultural moments of celebration and resistance. Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre Dabke classes blend contemporary dance and theater with traditional Dabke tools (rhythm, footwork, unison movement etc.) to invite improvisation and play within the traditional form. Class starts with an anatomically mindful warm-up and builds skills including […]

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The New York Forum of Amazigh Film

Little Theater of LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 31-10 Thompson Ave, Long Island City, NY, United States

The annual New York Forum of Amazigh Film (NYFAF) is a showcase of feature, documentary, and short films about the Amazigh or "Berber" people of North Africa and in the diaspora. NYFAF's mission is to create a space where filmmakers, artists, and scholars, whose work focuses on indigenous Amazigh identity and culture, can gather yearly […]

Symbols and Self: A Creative Workshop with Artist Alia Benslimane

Skylight Room 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States

Please join us for a creative workshop with artist Alia Benslimane, immediately following the NYFAF screening of The Tattooed documentary. Alia Benslimane combines traditional North African, Amazigh and contemporary art to make intricate drawings full of pattern and symbolism. This workshop is open to all and materials are provided. For more information, visit www.nyfaf.com or contact […]

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