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Author: Jabari Bruce

Ancestral Nourishment Opens at JCAL

November 22, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Visual

The Jamaica Center of Arts and Learning hosted an opening reception for Ancestral Nourishment on November 17th. The event was free and open to the

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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

November 22, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Theater

The Jamaica Center of Arts and Learning presented Literature to Life: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao on November 9th. The play was free

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King Manor’s Streamline

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture

The King Manor Museum is hosting Streamline – an exhibition – from July 13 to December 21. This exhibition – which features contemporary work of

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Brookville Park’s It’s My Park Day

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Parks

The Friends of Brookville Park celebrated 15 years of volunteerism by hosting It’s My Park Day at Brookville Park on November 4th. The event was

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Queens Library Mobile Food Pantry at Rochdale

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Food

The Queens Public Library hosted their Mobile Food Pantry at their Rochdale Village Branch on October 28th. This pantry has been happening weekly for almost

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Queens Fiber Arts Festival

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture

The King Manor Museum hosted the Queens Fiber Arts Festival outside their museum site on October 28th. The event was free and open to the

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Full Figured Industry Hosts 4th Annual Award Show

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture

The Full Figured Industry — a model brand that emphasizes plus-sized women — held its fourth annual award show on November 4th at the Jamaica

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Paws on History

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce History

The King Manor Museum hosted Paws on History, a version of its Hands-On History series, on November 4th. Hands-On History is a free family program

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Councilwoman Nantasha Williams Provides Family Fun

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Political

Council Member from District 27, Nantasha Williams, hosted Fall Family Fun Day at Wayanda Park on November 4th. The event was free for the public

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Unique Ladies

Unique Ladies Breast Cancer Awareness

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Health

Unique Ladies hosted a breast cancer awareness outing on October 28th in Brookville Park.  The Unique Ladies group of ladies, men, and children arrived at

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“Colors in Black” is on view through Saturday, Mar “Colors in Black” is on view through Saturday, March 7th at the Roy Wilkins Park Recreation Center. For more information, visit: https://jamaicafunk.com/colors-in-black-exhibition-at-the-roy-wilkins-park-recreation-center/
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson kept it movin’ at Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson kept it movin’ at his State of the District Address where he dispensed checks and announced his engagement! See more at https://jamaicafunk.com/assembly-member-anderson-hosts-state-of-the-district-address/
Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott took the Jamaica Perfo Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott took the Jamaica Performing Artist Center stage. Here is what went down: https://jamaicafunk.com/saxophonist-tivon-pennicott-takes-the-jpac-stage/
This girl is on fire! Read about her State of the This girl is on fire! Read about her State of the District here:
https://jamaicafunk.com/district-27-councilwoman-nantasha-williams-delivers-inaugural-state-of-the-district-address/
Saturday, January 31st witnessed a fantastically i Saturday, January 31st witnessed a fantastically informative virtual town hall on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site proposed for the corner of Linden Boulevard and 180th Street. You can read about the session here: https://jamaicafunk.com/sqrejc-and-apco-host-bess-virtual-town-hall/
Little Miss Buggs sings the Negro National Anthem Little Miss Buggs sings the Negro National Anthem at Leroy’s MLK celebration on January 19th. To learn more, visit https://jamaicafunk.com/state-senator-comrie-hosts-11th-annual-mlk-celebration/
Learn more about the chancellor’s visit to southea Learn more about the chancellor’s visit to southeast Queens at: https://jamaicafunk.com/a-town-hall-welcome-for-chancellor-kamar-samuels/
Learn more about this exhibit at https://jamaicafu Learn more about this exhibit at https://jamaicafunk.com/emancipation-the-rise-of-womanhood-opens-at-jcal/
By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas li By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas lit up the Jamaica Performing Arts Center and left us all craving an encore.

He even gave a shoutout to his new book 100 Musical Thoughts.

To our Queens community at Jamaica Funk, he wrapped the night with: “Merry Christmas!”
Check out who Jamaica Funk found! Alexis from CUN Check out who Jamaica Funk found! 
Alexis from CUNY York College loves to eat Sakru of Japan on Jamaica Avenue and Shaylee loves Chipotle and Teriyaki One on Jamaica Avenue!!!
JUNETEENTH AT ROY WILKINS!!!! JUNETEENTH AT ROY WILKINS!!!!
Check out who Jamaica Funk just found! We are tryi Check out who Jamaica Funk just found! We are trying Sarku if Japan on Jamaica Avenue! Try for some delicious Japanese food! 🥘 
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Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! Check ou Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! Check out our review on Cold Stone ice cream right on Jamaica Avenue!! 🍦
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Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! We are h Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!!
We are here with Raphael as he is review the new Rasing Caines on Jamaica Avenue! 🍗🍟#jamaicafunk #nyc#foodreel#foodreview
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Check out who Jamaica Funk found! We asked York C Check out who Jamaica Funk found! 
We asked York College Students about their opinions on Energy Drinks and Electric Cars! 

By: Madoussou Kone
Check out who Jamaica Funk Found! We asked people Check out who Jamaica Funk Found! 
We asked people on the street their opinion on the presidential election! 

By: Madoussou Kone
Check out who Jamaica Funk found on the street for Check out who Jamaica Funk found on the street for 4th of July! 🎉🎊🇺🇸
By: Madoussou Kone
#fourthofjuly
More great music! #jamaicaave#music More great music! 
#jamaicaave#music
Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!! Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!!
Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance by Kyah Baby 
#music#love#queens#roywilkinspark
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