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Author: Jabari Bruce

Friends and Flowers Join The American Heart Association

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Health

The American Heart Association, Friends of Brookville Park, and Flowers Of Hope NY hosted their free event promoting health and wellness in Brookville Park on

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JCAL’s Thursday Night Jazz Returns

October 23, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture

The Jamaica Center of Arts and Learning recently hosted its first Thursday Night Jazz Festival performance of the 2023-2024 season. Gabriel Chakaraji and Juan Diego

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Local Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Hosts 5th Annual Economic Empowerment Summit

October 23, 2023 Jabari Bruce Business/Technology

The Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted its 5th Annual Economic Empowerment Summit on October 21st at the Alpha Phi Alpha

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Lovecraft at The King Manor Museum

October 23, 2023 Jabari Bruce History

The King Manor Museum hosted Lovecraft at the Manor on October 21st. The event was free to the public for all ages to attend. Author

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Empower My Hood Hosts Second Annual Southeast Queens College Fair 

October 23, 2023 Jabari Bruce Education

Empower My Hood hosted its Second Annual Southeast Queens College Fair on October 21st at the Majority Life Center. The event was free to the

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Jamaica Jams 2023

September 10, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Food

Cultural Collaborative Jamaica hosted Jamaica Jams on Aug. 4 and 5. The event occupied the majority of the streets of Jamaica Avenue, where various street

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State Senator Comrie’s Rain Barrel Giveaway

September 10, 2023 Jabari Bruce Environment

Sen. Leroy Comrie, in partnership with the New York City Park Department of Environmental Protection and the New York Police Department Explorers Post 2241, hosted

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Idlewild Park Hosts Whiz Kidz

September 10, 2023 Jabari Bruce Science

The Environmental Idlewild Park Center hosted their weekly event, Whiz Kidz Science Zone, at their main location. The event is free and open to public

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Touch Objects at King Manor

September 10, 2023 Jabari Bruce History

The King Manor Museum and the Queens Library collaborated to host the “Touch Objects” exhibition on Aug. 22. The event was free to the public

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JPAC Hosts “Sound of Southside” Premiere

May 22, 2023 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture

The Jamaica Performing Arts Center hosted the Sound of Southside World Premiere at their location on Jamaica Avenue. The event was jam packed with attendees

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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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