Jul. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of Southeast Queens residents celebrated Juneteenth at the 5th annual Juneteenth in Queens Celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, on Thursday, June 19. Celebrants donned festive t-shirts and sang, danced, and ate as they enjoyed a day filled with multiple performances, offerings from local BIPOC vendors,…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson A joyous celebration was held at Queens Borough Hall as dozens of LGBTQ+ identifying New Yorkers gathered to celebrate Pride Month. Hosted by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the event, which was held on Wednesday, June 11, featured performances and powerful speakers. Celebrants donned festive…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Give the gift of an unforgettable prom night for Queens high school students this March. The Queens Public Library is once again collecting donations for its annual Prom X QPL giveaway event, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Cambria Heights Teen Center, located at…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson For one night only, Southeast Queens residents can experience performances by Grammy-nominated recording Artist Jonathan Butler and notable spoken word artist Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin. The event is set for Nov. 16 as part of the Black Spectrum Theatre Co.’s Dinner Theatre Series, which includes a fine dining experience…