Standing Together as a Community The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center and The St. John’s Baptist Church Food Pantry
Standing Together as a Community
The Black and Jewish communities have a long history of working together. Today we are joining our voices to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. whose teachings of acceptance and love are more important than ever.
Guest speaker, Dr. Anael Alston
Dr. Anael Alston, born and raised in Bedford—Stuyvesant Brooklyn, is currently the Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Access, Equity and Community Engagement in the New York State Education Department. In this capacity, he informs educational policy across the state and administers nearly $200 million dollars to help support students across New York State from pre-Kindergarten through college. This includes oversight and management of the historic New York State My Brother's Keeper movement to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color created by President Obama. Under his watch, with a talented team, hundreds of thousands of young men of color are given opportunities, insights, strategies, and support to improve their school and life outcomes. He has been publicly thanked by President Obama and recently gave a thrilling main-stage speech at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in New York City.
Shireinu Choir of Long Island
“Music has been called the universal language for a good reason. It allows everyone to express their desire for a better world without regard to religion or politics. The shared appreciation of the beauty in the song is a powerful force in bringing people together.”
Deborah Tartell, Conductor,
Free Will Baptist Church of Freeport Mass Choir
“Beautiful music is an art that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents G-d has given us. No matter what language we speak, where we come from or what color we are, music proves: We are the same. We are one.”
Reverend LaChrista Brown, Director,
Proceeds benefit:
The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County
And
St. John’s Baptist Church of Westbury Food Pantry