By Friday, June 13
Meet & Greet Deputy Inspector Olunfunmilola Obe
Harriet Tubman Learning Center, P.S. 154 250 West 127th Street, Between 7th and 8th Avenue
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: The appointment of Deputy Inspector Olufunmilola Obe as Commander of the 28th Precinct of the New York Police Department (NYPD) is unprecedented and has made her the highest ranked Diaspora African police officer in the United States. It is also a huge cause for celebration for Continental Africans in the New York City who have come together to formerly welcome and celebrate one of their own.
Prayer Vigil with Pastor Tim and Que English
P.S. 112, 1925 Schieffelin Ave (in the front), Bronx
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description: June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, to promote this we will be remembering those that have been lost through gun violence, and the Clergy and the community’s commitment to help build safer communities.
RSVP (718) 231-1033 or fight4thefamily@aol.com
Saturday, June 14
Crotona Park 5k~ Crotona Running Club
Crotona Park- Meet at eh intersection of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Ave
8:00 a.m.
Description: It does not matter whether you walk or run, just grab your friends and family, and lace up those sneakers, feel the air on your face and ground under your feet.
Contact: Abiodum Bello at Abbybello@aol.com or (917)603-3553
National Action Network (NAN), Bronx Chapter Rally In Front of the American Theater
1450 East Avenue Parkchester, N.Y.
12:00 p.m.
Description: In an effort to have The American Theater restored, residents and supporters in the community come to stop T.J. Maxx from being built. Read more about it here.
21st Annual Juneteenth- KingFest Celebration Parade & Street Fair
116th Street Between Lenox and Fifth Ave Harlem, N.Y.
Parade- 11:30 a.m. Street Fair- 12:00 p.m.
Description: Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the Emancipation of slavery. There will be food, music, positive poetry and rap, vending booths, games, basketball tournament, and more.
Monday, June 16
African Community Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate, Adrian Espaillat
The Malt Building, 443 West 127th Street Harlem, N.Y.
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Description: A chance for the African community to meet and talk to District 13 candidate, Adrian Espaillat, about the issues and concerns in the community and network.
For more information call (646)481- 8241
Friday, June 20
BRONXSTOCK How the Bronx Rocks!
Wish 37 37 Bruckner Blvd Bronx, N.Y.
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Description: A night of live rock, indie, and folk in SoBro (South Bronx). Hosted by Charles James- Whisnant featuring RiN, Michael Golden, Quantum Split, Damsel, Jeaninne Johnson, Leads Point, West, Jessica Carmona, Acadia on the Horizon, and Aunna Fu. The concert is open to all ages, but you must be 21+ to drink, there will be $3 Bronxstock shots.
For more information visit www.bronxstock.com