Brooklyn New York : On December 22 , 2024. Brooklyn celebrated a great Unity in Action Gala The 13th Year celebration at The Bridge MCP with over 300 persons attending .The evening began with The National anthem sung by Riki Rose and with a prayer by IMAM Muhammad Shahidullah and RABBI Mendy Mirocznik who lighted two candles for World Peace and a prayer for freeing the hostages.Beautiful remarks by Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams ASSEMBLYWOMAN Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly, Council Members Farah N. Louis Mercedes Narcisse Rita Joseph, Susan Zhuang and District leader Josh Pierre CONGRATULATION TO Randy Peers AND TO Dorinda Bagwell Honorees of the night
A beautiful poem recited by Mia Ali and Mia
The evening served as a shining testament to the power of unity and collaboration within our diverse communities. It brought together individuals from all walks of life—religious leaders, community advocates, and political representatives—who share a common vision of fostering harmony and progress. Together, we celebrated the incredible strength that lies in our diversity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to building brighter futures for all.
The event was filled with joy, great friendships, and an unshakable spirit of togetherness. It was heartening to see people from different backgrounds join hands, exchange ideas, and celebrate their positive contributions toward our collective goals.
The event concluded with all the diverse groups dancing to various multicultural music.
Congratulations to all the honorees of the evening, whose outstanding work in the community was rightfully recognized:
* Randy Peers, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
* Dorinda Bagwell-Angelucci, Ex-Producer The Bridge TV
* Melissa Avilés Ramos, Chancellor of the New York City Schools
Their dedication to making a difference exemplifies the true essence of leadership and service.
Mark Meyer Appel
FOUNDER, THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL AND ADVOCACY PROJECT
mark@thebridgemcp.org