24 08, 2023

Maria A. Prado, MPA’15 – Above and Beyond the Power of Purpose

2023-09-06T16:40:46-04:00

FORMER SUBTERRANEAN DWELLER TO OPEN WOMEN’S SHELTER IN MOTT HAVEN By Alex Krales / August 14, 2023 Maria Prado remembers darker days when she lived underground. Tall and slender with a short salt and pepper bob, [...]

Maria A. Prado, MPA’15 – Above and Beyond the Power of Purpose2023-09-06T16:40:46-04:00
15 10, 2022

MCNY LIBRARY & BMHI PEER LEADERS present Screenings of the Documentary “Aftershock” & November 3rd Roundtable Discussion

2022-10-18T13:58:10-04:00

The Black Maternal Health Initiative Peer leadership Group is organizing a community discussion around the issues raised by the recent documentary Aftershock. Save the date -- Thursday, Nov. 3rd 5-6:30-- and [...]

MCNY LIBRARY & BMHI PEER LEADERS present Screenings of the Documentary “Aftershock” & November 3rd Roundtable Discussion2022-10-18T13:58:10-04:00
12 10, 2022

“I Am Called Negra,” Says Luz Mack, MPA’07

2023-02-14T10:09:06-05:00

IN THE NEWS! #IAMENOUGH declares the web magazine that infuses self-assurance, pride, and confidence into the lives of Afro-Latinas through authentic, refreshing, and organic narratives. In a post by Jenay Wright, written by Luz [...]

“I Am Called Negra,” Says Luz Mack, MPA’072023-02-14T10:09:06-05:00
10 09, 2022

Brian Blough, MSEd’11–A Degree in Empowering Bronx Schools

2022-10-12T14:29:08-04:00

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was joined by several city officials including Schools Chancellor David C. Banks and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell to welcome students back to school in the Bronx to kick off [...]

Brian Blough, MSEd’11–A Degree in Empowering Bronx Schools2022-10-12T14:29:08-04:00
23 02, 2022

Larry Scott Blackmon MPA’07 Named Crain’s New York Business “2022 Notable Black Leaders”

2022-03-01T19:29:38-05:00

Please join us in congratulating Larry Scott Blackmon, MPA'07 and Professor in the MCNY School for Public Affairs and Administration! Blackmon, Vice President of Community Affairs/CEO, FreshDirect/The Blackmon Organization, has been named by Crain's New [...]

Larry Scott Blackmon MPA’07 Named Crain’s New York Business “2022 Notable Black Leaders”2022-03-01T19:29:38-05:00
11 06, 2021

MCNY Library’s Local Politics Series w/Marricka Scott-McFadden

2021-06-11T16:01:36-04:00

MCNY Library’s Local Politics Series continues!  Join the MCNY Library for a discussion of politics in the Bronx, with MCNY alumna and Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden!  Local Politics: Part 2 – The Bronx [...]

MCNY Library’s Local Politics Series w/Marricka Scott-McFadden2021-06-11T16:01:36-04:00
5 06, 2021

Collegiate Men of Color: Changing the Narrative in Higher Education

2021-06-13T09:04:21-04:00

Completing college is more of a struggle for African American and Latino men than for any other racial or ethnic group. The troubled status of these groups in higher education continues to plague the growth [...]

Collegiate Men of Color: Changing the Narrative in Higher Education2021-06-13T09:04:21-04:00
29 04, 2021

Luz Maria Mack — A Degree in Bringing Together Motherhood, Community and Education

2021-06-22T19:09:18-04:00

Bilingual children's book author, 2007 Master’s in Public Affairs and Administration alumna, Luz Maria Mack is a mother of three and a full-time Admin Specialist to the Associate Director for Clinical Research at Weill Cornell Medicine. [...]

Luz Maria Mack — A Degree in Bringing Together Motherhood, Community and Education2021-06-22T19:09:18-04:00
12 08, 2020

John Edwards and Larry Scott Blackmon Named to 2020 Bronx Power 50 List by City and State Magazine

2020-11-09T09:01:59-05:00

City and State's Bronx Power 50 recognizes the appointees, advocates, community leaders and others who are moving the Bronx forward. Thank you, City and State for recognizing those that are POWERFUL LEADERS in OUR MCNY [...]

John Edwards and Larry Scott Blackmon Named to 2020 Bronx Power 50 List by City and State Magazine2020-11-09T09:01:59-05:00