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Interview With Ernesto J. Cury, President of Cury and Associates, LLC – 2012

Interview With Ernesto J. Cury, President of Cury and Associates, LLC – 2012

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Ernesto Cury is the President and Owner of E. Cury and Associates, a business in Elmhurst, Queens that provides business accounting and consulting services to small businesses. He is the Immediate Past President and a Co-Founder of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Queens, which represents over 20,000 Hispanic businesses in that borough. He is also a member of the board of the Queens Economic Development Corporation and the 82nd Street Business Improvement District. Previously he served as an executive officer of several banking institutions and executive director of the Queens Minority Business Development Center.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Women’s History Month Celebrating Women’s Education & Empowerment Brunch at Tosca Restaurant – Bronx, NY, 2012

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Women’s History Month Celebrating Women’s Education & Empowerment Brunch at Tosca Restaurant – Bronx, NY, 2012

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On Tuesday, March 19, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Women’s History Month Celebration at the Tosca Marquee in Throggs Neck. Among those honored were June M. Eisland, former City Council Member from the northwest Bronx; Hon. Nelida Malave-Gonzalez, Surrogate Judge for Bronx County; and Wanda Williams, DC 37’s Political Action & Legislation Director. Ms. Williams was unable to attend the event, and her award was accepted by Sheana Smith, Legislative Analyst/Bronx Coordinator for DC 37.

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Robert Unanue, President of Goya Foods – 2012

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Robert Unanue, President of Goya Foods – 2012

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In 1936, Prudencio Unanue had a vision that lives on today: to provide authentic Spanish foods to the Latino population in America.

Since the company started, by selling imported ingredients like olives, olive oil, and sardines out of a small storefront in Manhattan, Goya Foods Inc., has become an American household name and grown into an international food titan with more than 3,000 employees. Yet, many of the original mom-and-pop store values remain intact. Goya has avoided the temptations of oversimplification; it provides more than 1,600 products, including, the slower-selling specialty products larger corporations tend to forgo, and they still do direct, customized deliveries to small stores.

It is also a rare third-generation, family-run business, perhaps the reason why so much of the original philosophy has remained intact.

The Promesa Foundation Annual Gala by Acacia Network at Maria Del Rey – Bronx, New York, 2011

The Promesa Foundation Annual Gala by Acacia Network at Maria Del Rey – Bronx, New York, 2011

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Acacia Network has a sound fiscal base supported by our diverse funding portfolio comprised of government contracts from city, state and federal agencies as well as commercial insurance and other third party payers. Additional support for the network comes from housing development activities, and contributions from individuals and companies. The mission ensures that we continually reinvest in our communities through innovative programming and affordable housing ownership.

Acacia Network’s Board of Directors represents the finest leaders from our community who bring expertise in their respective fields of healthcare administration, nonprofit management, community advocacy, government relations, law and public policy. Their commitment to oversight, integrity, and governance is demonstrated through the time they volunteer to comprehensively review the Network’s activities and set the strategic direction.

Dominican Women’s Development Center 23rd Anniversary Gala Dinner – 2011

Dominican Women’s Development Center 23rd Anniversary Gala Dinner – 2011

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Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) is a non-profit organization located in Washington Heights, Northern Manhattan.

DWDC was founded in 1988 by nine Dominican women who identified the need for Latinas to organize around critical issues and seek solutions to systemic problems affecting their families and community, such as: sexism and discrimination, high housing costs, low-achieving schools, high dropout rates, limited access to health care services, attacks on reproductive rights, high teenage pregnancy, and high poverty rates.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses 7th Annual Gala at Russo’s On The Bay – 2012

National Association of Hispanic Nurses 7th Annual Gala at Russo’s On The Bay – 2012

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National Association of Hispanic Nurses’ Goals:
• Identify barriers to the delivery of health services to Hispanic consumers and recommend appropriate solutions to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop, test, and promote culturally sensitive models of intervention that provide effective nursing care for Hispanic communities. Disseminate research findings and policy perspectives related to Hispanic health care needs to local, state, and federal agencies in order to impact policy making and the allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with, and provide assistance to, other Hispanic health care professionals.
• Identify Hispanic nurses throughout the nation in order to monitor the size and growth of this group of health care professionals who may provide culturally sensitive nursing care to Hispanic consumers.
• Identify barriers to quality education for Hispanic nursing students and recommend appropriate solutions to state, local, and federal agencies.
• Work toward recruitment and retention of Hispanic students in nursing education programs, in order to increase the number of bilingual and bicultural nurses who may provide culturally sensitive nursing care to Hispanic consumers.

The following people were honored at the Gala:

Honorees & Awardees

Althea Mighten, EdD APRN BC
Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rhodes Nursing Leadership Award

George A. Zeppenfeldt-Cestero
Community Advocacy Award

Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Institution of the Year

Rosario B. Jaime-Lara, BSN RN
Scholarship Award – MSN Candidate 2013

Angela Plasencia
Scholarship Award – BSN Candidate 2013

The World Liberty TV team was on hand to cover this wonderful event filled with great honorees, speeches, and food.

Madelyn Lugo, Chairwoman of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. – 2013

Madelyn Lugo, Chairwoman of National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. – 2013

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Madelyn Lugo, born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, was elected as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. in 2006. Previously she served twelve years as Treasurer to the Board elected in 1994. Ms. Lugo is among the co-founders of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. and has contributed to the growth of the organization for over twenty years.

Ms. Lugo also serves on the advisory board of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College of the City University of New York. She earned a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Ms. Lugo is the Controller for South Bronx Community Management Company Inc., established in October 1973. She handles property management and real estate development of low-income housing in the South Bronx, solely, or in conjunction with other organizational entities, or through the assistance of governmental organizations. The populations include, but are not limited to, homeless, formerly homeless, and low- and moderate-income families.

Dewey Bozella, Former Amateur Boxer Best Known For Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder, Gives Keynote Speech at The BWAA – New York, 2012

Dewey Bozella, Former Amateur Boxer Best Known For Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder, Gives Keynote Speech at The BWAA – New York, 2012

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Dewey Bozella (born 1959) is a former amateur boxer who is best known for being imprisoned for a conviction which was eventually overturned. Convicted in 1983 for the murder of an elderly woman, Bozella served 26 years in prison before his conviction was overturned in 2009. Bozella had previously served nearly three years in prison for attempted robbery.

On October 28, 2009, after being released from custody, Bozella began working with youths at a local gym in Newburgh, New York. At the gym, which is now closed, he worked with teenagers teaching them about boxing and about the dangers of joining gangs. He frequently visits various organizations to deliver speeches about his life experiences. Bozella is a frequent sight at New York City area boxing cards.

Bozella currently lives in Fishkill, New York with his wife, Trena. While accepting an award in 2011, he told an ESPN reporter that he still dreamed of having at least one professional fight one day. In 2011, boxing champion Bernard Hopkins helped Bozella’s dream come true.

Clinton Global Citizen Awards Gala – 2012

Clinton Global Citizen Awards Gala – 2012

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Established in 2007, the Clinton Global Citizen Awards™ embody President Bill Clinton’s call to action by honoring outstanding individuals who exemplify global citizenship through their vision and leadership.

These citizens have proven that diverse sectors of society can work together successfully to devise solutions that effect positive, lasting social change. Nominated by CGI members and other global leaders, honorees were chosen based on their innovative approaches, and on the demonstrated results and sustainability of their work.

The awards are given to individuals who have shown ground-breaking leadership in four sectors: civil society, the corporate sector, philanthropy, and public service. Having proven their uncommon abilities to strengthen civil society, these visionaries inspire us all to take action and to become true global citizens.

The ceremony took place on Monday, September 23, 2012. Remarks were given by President Bill Clinton and actress Bebe Neuwirth was the Master of Ceremonies. Angélique Kidjo and Seal provided the evening’s musical entertainment. Joshua Bennett, Rosario Dawson, Donna Karan, Eva Longoria, and June Sarpong all made appearances.

Little Baby Face Foundations 9thAnnual Gala at Bridgewater’s – 2011

Little Baby Face Foundations 9thAnnual Gala at Bridgewater’s – 2011

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About the Little Baby Face Foundation:

The Little Baby Face Foundation (LBFF) transforms the lives of children born with facial deformities through corrective surgery.

World-class surgeons and medical providers at the finest facilities in NYC volunteer their time to provide the best corrective surgery and medical care to children and their families who are in financial need worldwide. We arrange travel to and from New York City for children to undergo needed corrective surgical procedures at no expense to the patient or their families.

Since our founding by Dr. Thomas Romo III and co-founder Lauralouise Duffy-Blatt in 2002, more than 250 children born with facial deformities have had their lives transformed with help from the LBFF.

I Have a Dream Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Spirit of The Dream Gala – 2011

I Have a Dream Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Spirit of The Dream Gala – 2011

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About the I Have a Dream Foundation:

The “I Have A Dream” Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. We empower children in low-income communities to achieve higher education by providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and habits they need to gain entry to higher education and succeed in college and beyond.

By helping our Dreamers gain access to college, we are putting them on a different academic and life trajectory, while having a broader impact on the students’ families and the generations that follow.
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World Liberty was on hand at the I Have a Dream Foundation’s 30thAnniversary Spirit of The Dream Gala. See some of the people who were honored for their contribution to this wonderful organization.

Keynote Speech by Dr. Adal M. Hussain PhD, (AKA Dr. Abbey) Founder of Humanitarians of The World Inc. – 2011

Keynote Speech by Dr. Adal M. Hussain PhD, (AKA Dr. Abbey) Founder of Humanitarians of The World Inc. – 2011

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Dr. Adal M. Hussain, PhD. (AKA Dr. Abbey), founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc., has the following credentials as a humanitarian:

• Sorvino, Merkin Concert Hall, Lincoln Centre, New York, NY – 12/22/03.

• Slumberettes Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by Slumberettes President Donna LaRosa and Actor VinnyVella (Sopranos) – 02/01/05.

• Humanitarian and Journalist Award presented by United Nations Delegates and Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, at United Nations, New York, NY – 02/17/04.

Proclamations from U.S. Politicians, including U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, Congressman Joseph Crowley, State Senator Kevin Parker, NYS Comptroller Alan Hevesi, NYS Assemblyman Ivan Lafayette, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYC Comptroller William Thompson Jr., Former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Former Queens Borough President Claire Schulman, Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., District 40 Councilwoman Yvette Clarke, District 23 Councilman David Weprin, 25th District Councilwoman Helen Sears, Public Advocate Betsy Gothbaum.

Over an additional 250 awards internationally received for humanitarian work done throughout the world.

Dr. Abbey made a keynote speech at the United Nations, in regarding helping children around the world. Take a look at his aspiring speech.

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