Black Veterans Day Parade in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

As the Vice Chair of the New York State Black Legislative Taskforce (NYSBLT), it was a privilege to host the first “The Road to Reparations” event at the historic Medgar Evers College. With support from President Patricia Ramsey and Dr. John Flateau, Executive Director of the Dubois Bunche Center at MEC, the panel discussions featured Legislators, Historians, and community experts, fostering a deep understanding of the significance of reparations.

For ten years, Age Friendly Central Brooklyn, Inc. (AFCBI) has been promoting healthy aging in Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights and now Central Brooklyn by offering fun, innovative programs and activities designed to keep older adults moving.As a supporter since 2014, I was please to sponsor this year's Active Aging Week in collaboration with the International Council on Aging,  NYAM (New York Academy of Medicine), and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (MABP).

Today, I had the solemn honor of visiting the 9/11 Memorial at Quincy Street Community Garden right here in our district, to pay tribute to the FDNY firefighters who bravely sacrificed their lives. The Vulcan Society invited us and

On September 9th, I got to march with all the foundation people that keep our state running! They go hard and work hard and I am forever grateful!

The Vibrant 56 took to the parkway on Labor Day with a multigenerational contingent of leaders in celebration of Caribbean culture. Day!

Recently, I joined a delegation to Denmark, exploring their remarkable advancements in clean energy and climate action. Denmark's ambitious goal of 70% emissions reduction by 2030 holds valuable lessons for us. From the streets of Copenhagen to the heart of Brooklyn, we're learning from the best. With New York's Climate Act, we're envisioning a greener future for our beloved borough. Explore our journey and see how Brooklyn is at the forefront of this global mission.

As our rising seniors embark on the next stage of their educational journey, the people, businesses, and institutions of the 56th Assembly District stand ready to support them in...

It all begins with an idea.

A green journey across Brooklyn's heartlands! Last week marked the beginning of our tour at BQLT's Herkimer Garden, diving deep into climate change effects and the essentials of farming. Coming up: the inaugural Brooklyn Urban Farm Tour in the 56th District on September 12th, a historic event with insights from Cornell CALS experts. Passionate about our local green spaces?…

Youth activism is surging, especially in healthcare. Teaming up with Dr. Torian Easterling of One Brooklyn Health, we had the privilege to support the Young Doctors of DC (YDDC), a mentoring initiative guiding high school boys towards health careers. These inspiring young men, while in their summer intensive, even conducted free health clinics in New York. Furthermore, the recent Afro Youth Health Con, organized in collaboration with The Bro Experience, Bridge Street Development Corporation, and One Brooklyn Health, exemplified this youth-led revolution. Dive in to learn more about these budding healthcare champions.