The Stonewall Uprising
The 1960s were steeped with important demonstrations involving minority groups standing up for their rights. Along with the Civil Rights Movement, the Stonewall Uprising in New York City laid the groundwork for legislative victories to come. Also referred to as the Stonewall Riots, the Stonewall Uprising, sparked on June 28, 1969, was the result of […]
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas!
Sunday, June 18 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM Eldridge Street between Division & Canal Streets In its 22nd year, the Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up our Lower East Side and Chinatown community. Experience the spirit of this ever-changing neighborhood and the immigrant […]
14Y Family and Youth PRIDE Celebration Day
Saturday, June 24 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Seeing My Friends with My Heart and Soul 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Juan-Balloon Twisting 11:30 AM | Ordinarily Extraordinary with Mariko Iwasa 1:00 PM | TruDee’s Rainbow Ribbon Blessing 2:00 PM | Drag Story Hour in English 3:00 […]
PRIDE Gallery Showing & Opening Night Reception
Featuring the work of Educational Alliance Staff Thursday, June 1 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM Join us for the Opening Night Reception of a visual art exhibit featuring works from Educational Alliance staff that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and the month of Pride. The reception will feature light bites and mingling with our artists and […]
Park Cleanup Day
Volunteer Opportunity: Park Cleanup Day Tuesday, June 27 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Tompkins Square Park, Entrance directly across 145 Avenue A Register here Join your downtown community in a park cleanup! Come lend a helping hand in revitalizing and beautifying Tompkins Square Park. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more […]
Celebrating Stonewall: Building Bricks of Allyship
Wednesday, June 28 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Location: Sirovich Center, 1st floor lounge Just drop in! Join us on the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising to celebrate the history of gay civil rights in the U.S. This workshop will highlight milestones of the movement up into the present day and discuss where and how progresses must still be made. We invite you to share, […]
Older Americans Month
“With age, art and life become one.” Georges Braque, 20th Century painter What is Older Americans Month? It is said that it’s important to honor and respect our elders. Honoring older adults is just as important, which is why Older Americans Month, celebrated in May, is very special. Older Americans Month is all about acknowledging […]
Creative Expression Bridges Generations
You’ve probably heard it said, “Growing old is not for the faint of heart,” and it’s true that there are many challenges for older adults as they navigate the aging process. For many there is the loss of independence, diminished physical ability, and age discrimination, not to mention the additional challenges of isolation, ridicule, stereotypes, […]
International Women’s Day
Of all the special days of the year, International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is one of the most important. This is a global day that involves celebrating achievements made by women all over the world, both in the past and present. It also involves taking a stand against sexism. It is special […]
Hearing Loss Awareness
Since Oscar winner CODA raised the bar for portrayals of people with disabilities last year, and International Week of Deaf People is in September, I would like to discuss hearing loss, which is a noteworthy disability. Hearing loss is a condition in which any part of the ear doesn’t work. This is common in elderly […]