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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T150000
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SUMMARY:Closing Ceremony\, School of Business Summer Entrepreneurship Training Program 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the School of Business as it celebrates the graduates of the summer-long entrepreneurship training program. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nCheck out the invitation to the event here. \nIf you cannot make the event In person\, you can tune in via Zoom via this link. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 \nTime: 3 pm – 5 pm \nLocation:  Edison O. Jackson Auditorium and 1st floor lobby
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/closing-ceremony-school-of-business-summer-entrepreneurship-training-program-2024/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:School of Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T164314Z
UID:66191-1724025600-1724111999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan
DESCRIPTION:Also called Rakhi\, this festival celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTraditions/Practices: The festival is celebrated differently in many different parts of India but usually the family gets together in their fancy clothes and they eat lots of delicious food and Indian  sweets.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/raksha-bandhan/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240806T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T150054Z
UID:66676-1723883400-1723906800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:New Student Orientation!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time! Yep\, all you new to Cougar Country\, this event is just for you. \nJoin us for New Student Orientation from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 17! \nGet full details here!
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/new-student-orientation-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240729T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T150701Z
UID:66370-1723633200-1723647600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Strengthening Communities Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The Brooklyn Community Outreach Division and Medgar Evers College Transition Academy invite you to the Strengthening Communities Block Party on August 14\, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Bedford and Franklin Avenues in Brooklyn. \nCome enjoy music\, food\, a pop-up pantry and giveaways as we get the school year kicked off in style!
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/strengthening-communities-block-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T163948Z
UID:66188-1723485600-1723572000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Tisha B’av
DESCRIPTION:Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: In addition to abstaining from food or drink during Tisha B’Av\, Jewish tradition also mandates refraining from listening to music\, studying Torah\, sitting on chairs\, and wearing leather shoes.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/tisha-bav/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T163542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T163542Z
UID:66186-1723161600-1723247999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the richness of indigenous cultures and recognizes the challenges indigenous peoples face today. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: United States \nTradition/Practices: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day can include singing\, dancing\, and eating traditional foods in honor of individual sovereign nations.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240725T202401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T210651Z
UID:66337-1722448800-1722448800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Tackle Your Credit - Reach Your Financial Goals
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us virtually as we help you navigate the money you have coming in and going out. Together we will discover tools to track income and expenses\, discuss strategies on how to understand the credit scoring system and take control of your finances. \nDr. Zulema Blair\, Chair DuBois Center\nSandra Hernandez\, Senior Consumer Ed. Specialist\, FDIC\nHon. James Sanders\, NYS Senate\nHon. Brian Cunningham\, NYS Assembly \nRSVP for Online Login: https://bit.ly/TackleYourCredit2024 \nView flyer 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/tackle-your-credit-reach-your-financial-goals/
CATEGORIES:Dubois-Bunche Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T163038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T163038Z
UID:66184-1721779200-1721865599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Dharma Day
DESCRIPTION:Dharma Day\, Also known as Asalha Puja\, commemorates the historical Buddha’s first discourse following his spiritual awakening. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Dharma Day is typically celebrated by paying homage to the Buddha and his teaching\, attending and donating to temples\, and by being grateful.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dharma-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T162514Z
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UID:66182-1721174400-1721174400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Ashura
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-ashura/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T161905Z
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UID:66178-1721001600-1721087999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Ullambana/Obon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-ullambana-obon/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240716T161810Z
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UID:66176-1720828800-1720915199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Ullambana/Obon
DESCRIPTION:Ullambana\, honors the spirits of past ancestors and strives to relieve aching souls from suffering. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: The Ullambana Ceremony\, also known as the Filial Piety Ceremony\, is one of the most important occasions in Buddhism. It is a special occasion for people to show their gratitude to their parents
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-ullambana-obon/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T163930Z
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UID:65925-1719619200-1719705599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic\nTraditions/ Practices: St. Peter and Paul’s Day is celebrated on June 29th. It is honored across the world\, but it is only a major holiday in Rome. Schools\, banks and stores are closed\, as well as the Vatican\, and the city is full of both religious and secular celebrations.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-saints-peter-and-paul/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240611T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T171332Z
UID:65976-1719401400-1719406800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Surthvival Mode Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the CUNY Black Male Initiative for a weekly workshop at Medgar Evers College this semester. The Surthrival Mode Workshop hosted by the Male Development & Empowerment Center at Medgar Evers College features renowned speaker and life coach Pervis Taylor\, III. M.A. The Surthrival Mode workshop leads students through proactive methods for overcoming trials and the journey of evolving with triumph. \nLocation: 1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2  \nDates & times:  \nJun 12 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 19 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 26 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/surthvival-mode-workshop-3/
LOCATION:1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2
CATEGORIES:Black Male Initiative
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T163151Z
UID:65923-1719187200-1719273599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Nativity of St. John the Baptist
DESCRIPTION:The feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist was originally associated with the Epiphany\, but its observance was moved to June 24 in the west and June 25 in the east. This feast is celebrated about six months before Christmas\, as Elizabeth was in the sixth month of her pregnancy at the time of Jesus’ conception. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic\nTraditions/ Practices: The Nativity of John the Baptist is one of the oldest festivals of the Christian church\, being listed by the Council of Agde in 506 as one of the region’s principal festivals\, where it was a day of rest and\, like Christmas\, was celebrated with three Messes: a vigil\, at dawn and at midday.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nativity-of-st-john-the-baptist/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T162007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162024Z
UID:65917-1718915400-1718915400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Eid-al-Adha
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-eid-al-adha/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162818Z
UID:65921-1718870400-1718902800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Litha
DESCRIPTION:Litha\, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice\, is a pagan holiday that celebrates the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. It’s one of eight sabbats in the Wiccan calendar and is part of the Wheel of the Year\, a cycle of seasonal celebrations that represent the cycle of life\, death\, and rebirth. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan\nTraditions/ Practices: Those celebrating create a sacred space outdoors\, with leaders walking around an area and chanting while sprinkling the area with water and salt\, which are believed to be spiritually cleansing.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/litha/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240611T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T165748Z
UID:65987-1718823600-1718823600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Medgar's Day at the Ballpark: Buy tickets here!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an exciting Cyclones game and support Medgar Evers College Athletics! A portion of each ticket sale will benefit our student-athletes. Enjoy a great game while contributing to a worthy cause. First 1000 fans will receive “The Nine” cap. \n\nDate: June 19\, 2024\nTime: 7 pm\nLocation:  Maimonides Park\, 1904 Surf Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11224\n\nHonoring President Patricia Ramsey\, Ph.D. \n\nTicket with choice of hot dog/burger or small tenders\, chips\, and choice of soft drink or beer for $25.00 \n** Online ticket sales closed  **
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/medgars-day-at-the-ballpark/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240611T171109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T171109Z
UID:65974-1718796600-1718802000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Surthvival Mode Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the CUNY Black Male Initiative for a weekly workshop at Medgar Evers College this semester. The Surthrival Mode Workshop hosted by the Male Development & Empowerment Center at Medgar Evers College features renowned speaker and life coach Pervis Taylor\, III. M.A. The Surthrival Mode workshop leads students through proactive methods for overcoming trials and the journey of evolving with triumph. \nLocation: 1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2  \nDates & times:  \nJun 12 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 19 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 26 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/surthvival-mode-workshop-2/
LOCATION:1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2
CATEGORIES:Black Male Initiative
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162537Z
UID:65919-1718755200-1718841599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Originally commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865\, it is now celebrated throughout the U.S. to honor African-American freedom and achievement. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: American\nTraditions/ Practices: Juneteenth celebrations recognize the ongoing fight for human rights and equality and are commemorated through family cookouts\, faith services\, musical performances\, and storytelling.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/juneteenth/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240615T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T164421Z
UID:66027-1718566200-1718568000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:WNYE Radio: Jazz on the Note
DESCRIPTION:Jazz on the JNote: With Host and Producer Stephanie Jeannot\nSunday\, June 16\, 2024\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nWNYE 91.5 FM \nTune in to Jazz on the JNote with show host Stephanie Jeannot on WNYE 91.5 FM for some of your favorite jazz music! \nTo hear some of the past episodes of Jazz on the JNote with Stephanie Jeannot click here.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/wnye-radio-jazz-on-the-note/
LOCATION:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
CATEGORIES:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240615T164006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T164006Z
UID:66024-1718564400-1718566200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:WNYE Radio: Writers on Writing
DESCRIPTION:Writers on Writing: Interview with Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa\nWith Dr. Brenda M. Greene\, Founder and Executive Director\, Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College\, CUNY\nSunday\, June 16\, 2024\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET\nWNYE 91.5 FM \nDr. Brenda M. Greene interviews Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa\, author of A Woman of Endurance (Amistad\, 2022). Greene and Llanos-Figueroa discuss her motivation for writing this historical novel set in the nineteenth century and steeped in the culture of Africa and Puerto Rico. Llanos-Figueroa explores themes reflective of the human experience and centered on the life of the enslaved woman Pola\, a deeply spiritual African woman who is captured and later sold for the purpose of breeding future slaves. This novel is a testament to how one survives loss\, grief\, and pain. Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa is the author of Daughters of the Stone\, which was listed as a 2010 Finalist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize. Her short stories appear in several anthologies\, including Bronx Memoir Project\, Latina Authors and Their Muses\, Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul\, Breaking Ground: An Anthology of Puerto Rican Writers in New York 1980 to 2012\, and Growing Up Girl.   \nSelect episodes of “Writers on Writing with Dr. Brenda M. Greene” can now be heard on the new CBL YouTube channel. Explore our digital archives! Click HERE.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/wnye-radio-writers-on-writing/
LOCATION:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
CATEGORIES:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240615T163545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T163701Z
UID:66020-1718562600-1718564400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:WNYE Radio: Caribbean Focus Interview with Pat Nurse
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Focus Interview with Roseanear Pat Nurse\nWith host and producer Hermina Marcellin\, of the Caribbean Research Center at Medgar Evers College\nSunday\, June 16\, 2024\n6:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nWNYE 91.5 FM \nAbout Guest \nPat Nurse is the author of three books: Carnival Woman\, How to Write Effective Essays and Research Papers\, and A Warm Christmas.  She taught College English 103 at LaGuardia Community College; presently\, she teaches College English at Medgar Evers College and has been in the CUNY System for the past twenty years.  She is also a costume designer producer for her children’s band (Carican Costumes) in New York\, and she has been playing the tenor pan since last year. \nClick here to watch past episodes of Caribbean Focus
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/wnye-radio-caribbean-focus-interview-with-pat-nurse/
LOCATION:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
CATEGORIES:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240615T163030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T163030Z
UID:66016-1718560800-1718562600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:WNYE Radio: The Prodigy
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Go Back: The Prodigy\nSunday\, June 16\, 2024\n6:00p.m – 6:30 PM\nWNYE 91.5 FM \nTune in to Let’s Go Back with Medgar Evers College’s own Noel “The Prodigy” Merritt as he plays yesterday’s classic hits for today’s listeners. A lifelong Queens resident\, Noel “The Prodigy” Merritt is a senior earning a bachelor’s degree in English. Merritt credits his father\, Medgar Evers College alum\, Horace “HR The Radioman” Garrison\, for the gift of loving music.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/wnye-radio-the-prodigy/
LOCATION:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
CATEGORIES:WNYE Radio 91.5 FM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240615T160015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T161752Z
UID:66010-1718532000-1718535600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:MEC-TV Education & Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:MEC TV Education & Perspectives\nSunday\, June 16\, 2024\nWNYE/NYC TV – Channel 25\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00AM \nMedgar Evers College’s (MEC) Education & Perspectives airs every Sunday on WNYE\, (channel 25.1) *\, at 10 AM. \nEducation & Perspectives is a platform dedicated to showcasing the unique perspectives and experiences of emerging visionaries and voices from all fields and backgrounds.  \nThrough engaging interviews\, panel discussions\, and community events\, MEC’s Education & Perspectives aims to inform\, educate\, and re-connect.  \nCelebrating diversity\, inclusiveness\, and education. \nWNYE/NYC TV Channels and Carriers: \n*Check service providers for times \n\n\n\nCABLE & SATELLITE\n\n\nAstound\nFormerly RCN\nChannel 81\n\n\nFiOS\n\nChannel 24\n\n\nOptimum\n\nChannel 74\n\n\nSpectrum\n\nChannel 74\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVER THE AIR\n\n\nBroadcast\n\nChannel 25.2
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mec-tv-education-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:MEC-TV
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T182632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T182908Z
UID:65928-1718496000-1718582399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
DESCRIPTION:On June 16 annually\, members of the Sikh religion remember the martyrdom of Guru Arjan. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: Sikh\nTradition/ Practices: Traditionally\, a cooling drink known as a Chabeel is distributed on this day\, recalling that the Guru was tortured in the extreme heat of June. Guru Arjan became the first Sikh martyr\, having given his life upholding justice.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/martyrdom-of-guru-arjan-dev-sahib/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240412T201532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T201532Z
UID:64999-1718388000-1718398800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Brooklyn-CUNYs Queer Prom: Lavender Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:The Brooklyn CUNY colleges are hosting a Queer Prom together! \nWhen: Friday\, June 14\, 2024\, from 6-9pm \nWhere: Kingsborough Community College MAC Rotunda \nTheme: Lavender Wonderland. Come celebrate with us! Sunset prom overlooking the ocean. Live DJ sets w/ DJ MO\, Wondrous buffet\, Emcee Detoxx Bustie-ae\, Drag & burlesque & Prom Court Contest! Nominate you or a friend! The Brooklyn CUNY prom is open to all CUNY students\, as well as their non-CUNY guests. RSVP IS REQUIRED! (Tickets are free!) \nRSVP: https://lgbtqbc.ticketleap.com/queer-prom/
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/brooklyn-cunys-queer-prom-lavender-wonderland/
LOCATION:Kingsborough Community College MAC Rotunda\, 2001 Oriental Boulevard\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11235\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP
ORGANIZER;CN="ASAP Program":MAILTO:asap@mec.cuny.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T194548Z
UID:65953-1718303400-1718310600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Brooklyn NAACP: Right to Read Film Screening and Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/brooklyn-naacp-right-to-read-film-screening-and-community-discussion/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240611T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T170509Z
UID:65969-1718191800-1718197200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Surthvival Mode Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the CUNY Black Male Initiative for a weekly workshop at Medgar Evers College this semester. The Surthrival Mode Workshop hosted by the Male Development & Empowerment Center at Medgar Evers College features renowned speaker and life coach Pervis Taylor\, III. M.A. The Surthrival Mode workshop leads students through proactive methods for overcoming trials and the journey of evolving with triumph. \nLocation: 1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2  \nDates & times:  \nJun 12 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 19 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \nJun 26 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/surthvival-mode-workshop/
LOCATION:1150 Carroll Street\, Room M2
CATEGORIES:Black Male Initiative
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240606T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T182237Z
UID:65909-1717891200-1717977599@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Race Unity Day
DESCRIPTION:Observance promoting racial harmony and understanding and the essential unity of humanity. \nReligious/ Ethnic Group: Bahai\nTradition/ Practices: Race Unity Day is celebrated with community picnics\, educational presentations\, musical events\, art opportunities\, programs\, newsletters and social media postings.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/race-unity-day/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T223606
CREATED:20240412T175755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T175755Z
UID:64995-1717867800-1717882200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Pride: Join the CUNY contingent!
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday June 8\, 2024 \nTIME: 5:30pm-9:30pm \nLOCATION: 5th Avenue & Lincoln Place\, Brooklyn\, NY 11217 \nRSVP: http://tinyurl.com/Pride2024Brooklyn \nJoin the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium\, a contingent comprised of students\, faculty\, staff from CUNY schools throughout the five boroughs of NYC\, as we march together and celebrate our Pride in Brooklyn! \nQuestions?: Please email JC Carlson at JC.Carlson@qc.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/brooklyn-pride-join-the-cuny-contingent/
LOCATION:5th Avenue & Lincoln Place\, 5th Avenue & Lincoln Place\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP
ORGANIZER;CN="ASAP Program":MAILTO:asap@mec.cuny.edu
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