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This Week in Her and History
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This Week in History, Apr 7 - Apr 13
Apr 07, 1994
Civil war erupts in Rwanda. On this day in 1994, Rwandan armed forces kill 10 Belgian peacekeeping officers in a successful effort to discourage international intervention in the genocide that had begun only hours earlier. In approximately three months, the Hutu extremists who controlled Rwanda brutally murdered an estimated 500,000 to 1 million innocent civilian Tutsis and moderate Hutus in the worst episode of ethnic genocide since World War II.
Apr 08, 1974
Aaron sets new home run record. On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night to cheer when he hit a 4th inning pitch off the Los Angeles Dodgers' Al Downing. However, as Aaron was an African American who had received death threats and racist hate mail during his pursuit of one of baseball's most distinguished records, the achievement was bittersweet.
ANNUAL YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION
This weekend, Focal Point Gallery in association with NYC's Idea Factory launched an extraordinary month long exhibition of young Bronx area artists ages 2-17 years old.
The installation debut a special and unique exhibition of Bronx young people's artwork 17 and younger. Celebrating thirty-nine years of exhibitions and perseverance, City Island's Focal Point Gallery was founded in 1974 by City Island photographer Ron Terner. The Gallery serves as City Island's official exhibition space for multidimensional and exceptional little-known artists.
HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMIT
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Hundreds turned out to Fordham University, which was the place to be today. It was the first ever Bronx Health & Wellness Summit. The Bronx Borough President's Office put together a full agenda that offered something for everyone.
At the summit, you could learn how your health coverage will change with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, how to effectively continue medical care for your children, how mental health issues are handled to ensure public safety, or which classes college students can take to pursue a career in healthcare, the borough's number one employer.
FILM STUDENTS - RSVP
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Below please find the invite for the “Made in NY” Tribeca Connection event for young NYC filmmakers, taking place on Tuesday, April 16 from 3-5 pm.
This event is only open to students. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP to rsvpmedia@media.nyc.gov. The event is first come, first served, so if you’re interested, please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your spot.
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
Contact Your Elected Officials
City Island Images is deeply disheartened and dismayed by the arrests of our elected officials this week. This is truly a sad time for The Empire State.
We urge all of you to contact your elected officials and tell them how you feel and stress the importance of working hard to restore the faith and trust that is necessary to keep them in elected office serving US.
What is your opinion? Please let City Island Images know as well as your own representatives.
100 YEARS OLDS
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the borough’s third centenarian celebration to pay tribute to Bronxites who are or will turn 100 years old in 2013.
This Bronx Week event salutes seniors from throughout the borough in recognition of their remarkable longevity as upstanding members of the community. If you have any Centenarians that would like to attend this event please call Ms. Larcenia Walton, Director of Senior Services at 718-590-6248 to inquire. The event will be held on May 9th at 11am, The Villa Barone Manor, you have to rsvp for this event. Invitation is for the centenarian and one guest, any additional guest there will be a cover charge of $30 per person.
WE DONT NEED NO EDUCATION?
Would you be upset by a decision that occurred at your job, where a senior level executive position was given to a person who did not meet the minimum educational preparation requirements and whose direct reports were required to hold advanced degrees?
Most would be offended to have to meet the minimum requirements for positions, but that the senior level executive does not.
My question is that if there are internal candidates that qualify for the minimum requirements, can a position be filled by a person who does not meet the required educational preparation?
How can someone with a bachelor degree evaluate reports that have a masters?
I agree that on the surface it sounds sketchy. How indeed can one be the boss when all the direct reports are far more educated than the boss is? But, you're confusing two issues: Doing and managing. In this person's case, they did neither very well!
What is the message the organization is sending. Want the American dream? Don't go to college!
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Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
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BPMM is delighted to be partnering with the Bronx Music Heritage Center to present a line up of 2013 First Friday! music programs. Enjoy the first of these tonight with Juilliard-trained violinist and Bronx Community Living Legend award winner Kenneth Edwards and friends for an evening of jazz fusion. Plus, explore the mansion, stroll the garden, and savor light refreshments.
The free Bronx Seaside Trolley makes a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island. View the trolley schedule here.
Cost $10 adults; $8 seniors & students; members free
Registration requested 718.885.1461 info@bpmm.org
Both a New York City and a National Landmark, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is home to one of the most beautifully situated historic houses in the city. The museum welcomes thousands of visitors each year for guided and group tours, education programs for children, garden strolls and trail hikes, and a variety of special events. Check the calendar page for details.
HEALTHY WALK
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Join Gupta & Stroobants for a historical, environmental and healthy walk from the
#2 stop on the IRT at Gun Hill Rd & White Plains Rd at 10:00 AM - SAT April 13th (14 rain date )
The walk will proceed along the Bronx River, ending at East 233rd Street ( #2 train also available or Bus at Webster Ave )
Please see attachment and contact Mike Gupta mikegupta@gmail.com for additional details and specific information.