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  • Queensborough Community College & Taste of Budz Deli

    Queensborough Community College & Taste of Budz Deli
    2026/08/30
    Dr Christine Mangino shared under her leadership, the college has established initiatives including a Men’s Resource Center, an LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, a Truth, Transformation and Racial Healing Center, and an equity dashboard designed to help the college identify and address gaps affecting students, faculty and staff. Dayvon Riley "Ox" spoke openly about a journey that included incarceration and the choices, lessons and determination that ultimately brought him to entrepreneurship.
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  • Sharde Simpson -2026 Entertainment Lawyer of The Year & Dr. Troy Boyle- COO Institute of Community Living

    Sharde Simpson -2026 Entertainment Lawyer of The Year & Dr. Troy Boyle- COO Institute of Community Living
    2026/08/26
    Sharde Simpson is an entertainment attorney whose work helps creatives understand and protect the business behind their talent. She works at the intersection of entertainment, law, and entrepreneurship, helping artists and other creative professionals navigate contracts, intellectual property, negotiations, business agreements, and the many legal considerations that can come with building a career in the entertainment industry. Part 2 of the show was with Dr. Troy Boyle, Chief Operating Officer of the Institute for Community Living (ICL), an important conversation about mental health, recovery, stability, and what it really takes to help New Yorkers move forward. The discussion went beyond simply talking about mental health services, it focused on meeting people where they are and making sure individuals have the continued support they need to build healthy, independent lives.
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  • Karen Vanderburg - Owner Eternal Beauty Salon of NY

    Karen Vanderburg - Owner Eternal Beauty Salon of NY
    2026/08/17
    Karen Vanderburg - Owner of Eternal Beauty Salon of NY- highlighted her decades-long career as a licensed cosmetologist, hairstylist, salon owner, and educator, as well as her work as co-founder of the HairMadness Foundation. Born of Antiguan, West Indian descent and raised in New York City, Vanderburg shared insights from her extensive experience in the beauty and fashion industries, including her early work with celebrity clients in Manhattan and her commitment to creativity, education, and community service.
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  • National Black MBA "The Power of You" Women's Conference

    National Black MBA "The Power of You" Women's Conference
    2026/08/10
    National Black MBA Metro NY Women’s Conference – “Power of You” On today’s edition of Conversations on the Block, I featured four accomplished women whose personal and professional journeys allowed us to explore leadership, entrepreneurship, health advocacy, resilience and the importance of using our experiences to create opportunities for others. While each guest came from a very different professional background, the conversations shared a common theme: how women navigate challenges, claim their voices and use their positions to make an impact in their workplaces and communities.
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  • Kevin Livingston- Founder 100 Suits | Entertainment Curator

    Kevin Livingston- Founder 100 Suits | Entertainment Curator
    2026/08/02
    Today's conversation featured educator, mentor, and youth advocate Kevin Livingston in a thoughtful discussion about empowering young people through education, mentorship, and community support. Kevin Livingston shared insights from his decades of work helping students overcome barriers and pursue higher education, emphasizing that opportunity, guidance, and perseverance can change lives. He also showcased his live arts & cultures showcases.
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  • David Giffen- Executive Director - Coalition for the Homeless

    David Giffen- Executive Director - Coalition for the Homeless
    2026/07/26
    David Giffen, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless, about one of the most urgent challenges facing New York City: homelessness. Our conversation went beyond the numbers and focused on the human impact of housing insecurity, the policy decisions that have shaped the crisis, and what meaningful solutions must look like.
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  • Joshua Mandel -VP of Development - ASUR Airport

    Joshua Mandel -VP of Development - ASUR Airport
    2026/07/19
    Joshua Mandel -Vice President and Head of Development for major JFK Airport redevelopment projects, including the newly expanded Terminal 8 and the highly anticipated New Terminal One, he sits at the center of one of the largest infrastructure transformations happening in America today. But beyond steel, concrete, and billion-dollar investments, this conversation is also about community impact — MWBE opportunities, workforce development, local business inclusion, mentorship, and ensuring that Southeast Queens benefits directly from the economic engine growing in its backyard.
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  • Afua Atta-Mensah – NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice

    Afua Atta-Mensah – NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice
    2026/07/12
    Afua Atta-Mensah – NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice. This conversation focuses on the City's approach to advancing racial equity, the role of government in addressing long-standing disparities, and the importance of creating systems that provide fair access and opportunity for all New Yorkers. The Commissioner provides listeners with a better understanding of how equity initiatives are being incorporated into the City's planning and decision-making process.
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    59 分