Economic Empowerment Events at the Seed Capital Cafe

Dynamic Economic Empowerment Workshops

This Weekend at - Seed Capital Café

Sponsored by Farmer's Development Corp.

Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corp. (FBCDC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to revitalize Farmers Boulevard into an inspiring, convenient and vibrantly utilized main street serving the residents and visitors of southeast Queens, New York.  It has opened the Seed Capital Cafe, on Farmers Boulevard, in St. Albans, to house economic development programs for emerging entrepreneurs in Southeast Queens.

FBCDC will be sponsoring and showcasing programs this Saturday to empower persons in the community with better health, college education, business and real estate finance information.  It also will feature a new visionary video platform offering great opportunities for entrepreneurs in film industry. Checkout the programs below.

Too Much on Your Plate?

(Portion Size and Healthier Lifestyle) Admission: FREE

Saturday, Oct 29 

10am – 12noon


Fruits, grains, vegetables and protein -- each food group plays a role in sustaining our health. So what happens if our bodies are deprived of any one of these food groups or overloaded with another one?

What happens when one of the food groups is stewed, fried, or smothered in gravy? Does it make a difference what time of day I eat or how much I eat before bedtime? The answers to these seemingly insignificant questions can make a world of difference for your health.

Strategies to Pay for College

Admission: FREE

Saturday, Oct 29 
1pm – 3pm

Graduating from college is one thing, graduating from college with little or no debt is an absolute game-changer. Attend this forum to hear more specific details about "how" to achieve this goal.

Qualifying for a Mortgage or Small Business Loan

Fee: $9.50

Saturday, Oct 29
 4pm – 6pm

Don't be intimidated ... Access to a mortgage loan or business loan is based on three core criteria:

(1) tax returns

(2) bank statements, and 

(3) debt-to-income (DTI) ratios or debt coverage ratios (DCR)

Okay, so be a little intimidated, but after this workshop you will have no fear.

ARRAY: Video Screening and Discussion

@ Seed Capital Café  Ticket: FREE

Saturday, Oct 29
7pm – 9pm
                                                                                                                                                       
With so many options for streaming content today, why are there still so few Black films and shows available? Join us for a look into Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY platform and a discussion of the possibilities for actors, writers, directors and producers of color right here in Queens.


Seed Capital Café
114-53 Farmers Blvd
St. Albans, NY 11412

Contact: 718.262.0881

On the web

Isa Abdur-Rahman, Esq. Executive Director
Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corp.

Isa Abdur-Rahman, Esq.
Executive Director

Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corp.
111-20 Farmers Boulevard
Saint Albans, NY  11412
Tel: (718) 262-0881
www.farmersblvd.org

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The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Enjoy Monstrous Jazz inspired by Halloween?

Jackson Room, an entertainment and meeting place for community events in Southeast Queens, which showcases world class jazz is featuring a performance in the spirit of Halloween this Saturday.  After recently selling out their last performance in September, "Fall 4 Jazz," this promises to be another wicked jazz performance.

Owner Ed Jackson, is very elated about the community's support in making jazz events at Jackson room a great success!  According to Jackson "I continue to be truly thankful and elated at how our supporters have responded to Jackson Room's mission to bring "world class jazz to our community."

If you enjoy high quality events in our community why don't you plan to attend their next event "Thrill to Monstrous Jazz!"  Jackson Room, really has jump-started this Fall season so far with scarily upbeat and electrifying music.  In this next performance they intend to embody the playful spirit of Halloween.   Ed Jackson, promises to present a bone chilling body of jazz performances that will enliven your taste for soul stirring jazz!

So don't sleep or creep on this performance and reserve your spot now.  To show their appreciation for the community's inspiring patronage Jackson Room has put together an electrifying world class ensemble of jazz artists to entertain you this Saturday, October 29th, 2016. 

According to Ed this special Halloween inspired performance will not disappoint.  So don't be a home body or entertainment zombie and come on out and see this beast of a performance including:

Adan Perez - Piano

Essiet Essiet - Bass

Daisuke Konno - Drums

Yours Truly, Ed Jackson - Sax

Come on out and experience this awesome performance only made possible due to the community's invaluable patronage.  Jackson Room promises to kill it!  So why not make your Reservation now?                                                                                                                                                     
"Thrill 2 Monstrous Jazz"
with the Ed Jackson Quartet

Saturday, October 29th, 2016
2 Shows: 8:00 & 10:00  
Cover: $20.00  (includes 8:00 show & 10:00 show) 
  
Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
  
Make a Reservation 
Or... 

Make a  telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
by calling: (718) 525-2387   

Jackson Room 192-07 Linden Blvd St Albans, New York 11412 (next door to Jackson Tax Service)  www.jacksonroom.com See a Teaser of the Music at Jackson Room Here is a Teaser Video of Jazz at Jackson Room with  #1 Hit Jazz Artist Tom Browne of "Funkin for Jamaica" Fame

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and business in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Community Events Watch with NY State Senator James Sanders

Attend a Community Meeting Concerning the
Rockaway Inlets and Jamaica Bay

Don't miss our important meeting tomorrow where we will be discussing the Jamaica Bay Reformulation Study and much more.

Take Advantage of Free Legal Services for
Seniors in our Area

We will be offering free legal services for seniors on Monday, December, 5, 2016 at my District Office in South Ozone Park. You must be 60 years of age or older and make an appointment by calling 718-523-3069.

A Day of Remembrance of Hurricane Sandy

Join us for a day of remembrance and recovery as we reflect on the years since Hurricane Sandy and look towards the future. We will conduct our annual remembrance walk, which this year will begin at Beach 67th street and end at Battalion Pentecostal Assembly Church. It will be followed by a disaster preparedness class at the church.

James Sanders Jr. was elected to the New York State Senate on September 13, 2012. He represents the 10th Senatorial District in Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of South Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Rosedale, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Springfield Gardens and most of the Rockaways.

Senator Sanders is the ranking Democrat on the Civil Services & Pensions Committee. He also serves on the Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business Committee, Banks Committee, Insurance Committee, Labor Committee, Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs Committee, Cultural Affairs & Tourism Committee, and Racing, Gaming & Wagering Committee.

During his time in the legislature, Senator Sanders has been a fierce advocate
for working people, families and unions. In his first term in office, he introduced the Fair Wage Act, which would increase the statewide minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, indexed to inflation, and allowing municipalities to set their own minimum wage up to $13.13, understanding that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for places like New York City.

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and business in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Dick Gregory at the Black Spectrum Theatre

Renown comedian and social activist Dick Gregory, will be featured at the Black Spectrum Theatre, in St. Albans, New York.  Mr. Gregory is well known for his social commentary comedy and outspoken humor on political issues.

Dick Gregory, will perform October, 22nd, 2016 at 8:00 pm. The title of the event is "What's Going on?"  There will also be a special guest performance by Onaje Allan Gumbs, a talented, highly respected, and accomplished jazz pianist, composer, arranger and musician.

With these two standout performers the event promises to be a night the theatre's patrons and attendees will not soon forget.  We encourage you to visit the Black Spectrum Theatre website and order your tickets while some are still available.    

The Black Spectrum Theatre, is a cultural and theatre group in Jamaica, New York that has been in existence since 1970.  It provides high quality cultural awareness and theatrical performances in the Southeast Queens area.

Dick Gregory: What's Going On?

 Special Guest Performance by Onaje Allan Gumbs

Ticket $35.00

Saturday, October 22, 2016 8:00pm

G-General Audiences

Black Spectrum Theatre Co. Inc.

Roy Wilkins Park

177th Street and Baisley Blvd. 

Jamaica, New York 11434

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Queens Resident Fashions Functional Clothing for People with Challenges

Kevin Henry does not let being in a wheelchair cramp his style.  Mr. Henry has overcome a terrible tragedy that may have fashioned a sideline existence for many people. But not Mr. Henry.  Kevin was shot by accident in a violent encounter between two other people.

However, he did not succumb to his wounds or let his permanent injury sideline his life. Today Kevin designs clothes for people with disabilities.  Henry also goes to Queensborough Community College. The name of his clothing line is "Kmatikz."

Kevin because of his disability realized that it is very difficult to find clothing that is easy for people with disabilities to wear and get dressed.  Henry also discovered, from his personal experience, that most of the clothing made for people with physical challenges looked a bit like clothes you'd see people wearing in a nursing home.  He felt most people with physical challenges wouldn't want to wear this type of clothing.

Therefore, Henry, an industrial design student, went to work fashioning a clothing line that is both stylish and functional. He represents a person who didn't let personal tragedy sideline his life. Henry states "If you fall down, just get back up. Even if you don't physically get back up but you can still enjoy your life, you can still live your life to the fullest.” 

You have to respect this person, in our community, who inspires us to rise beyond our personal circumstances and contribute to the betterment of the community.  Henry is working hard to get grants and win business competitions to launch his startup company. You can read more about his business development accomplishments by clicking here.

By Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.

Southeast Queens Scoop, "Digital Streetwise News" is published by AMS digital media, is dedicated to covering important news and uplifting community and business developments in the Southeast Queens neighborhoods of Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, Queens Village, South Jamaica, Laurelton, Cambria Heights, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, Rochdale Village, and Rosedale.

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Jazz UP Your Memorial Day in Southeast Queens!

This has been an incredible year for showcasing diverse global talent at Jackson Room, an increasingly popular family friendly jazz and entertainment spot in St. Albans, Queens. They have some great jazz musicians from all over the world perform in Southeast Queens.  They have featured great Brazilian and South American jazz at Jackson Room.

Jackson Room offers world class jazz in the Southeast Queens community.  Jackson Room is run by respected jazz musician and business mogul Ed Jackson.  Jackson has diverse guess jazz groups but also heads his namesake group The Ed Jackson Quartet. 

The quartet had an incredible house performance last month with the timely reuniting of the Ed Jackson Quartet after a few months showcasing quest performers.  The Jackson Room audience were energized and electric as some patrons even danced to the jazz stylings.

"We thank supporters like you for coming out and supporting the quartet once again.  This month we are celebrating the 1st major Summer holiday: Memorial Day" states Ed Jackson.  Ed reflects "it is a time to take pause and remember the ultimate sacrifices of our loved ones in the armed forces."  Many people will spend time with their families during this weekend in Jamaica, Queens.

Just think about how awesome it would be to treat your loved ones to an enjoyable performance of electrifying jazz at Jackson Room.  "The quartet and is busy preparing an exclusive memorable world class jazz performance for you and our community that evening" says Jackson.

So please don't miss this special musical celebration to help pay homage to our country's heroes.  Come on out and bring your loved ones May, 28th, 2016 to their special performance "Jazz UP Your Memorial Day Weekend with the Ed Jackson Quartet!"  Please remember Jackson Room performances sell out quickly so why don't you RSVP now?

They have put together a unique world class ensemble of jazz artists to entertain you according to Ed Jackson.

This special Memorial Day weekend celebration with the Ed Jackson Quartet will feature:

Adan Perez - Piano

Essiet O Essiet - Bass

Fuku Tainaka - Drums

Yours Truly, Ed Jackson - Sax

Come on out and experience this great entertainment that helps to enrich our community. Make your Reservation now.                                                                                                                                                          

"Jazz UP Your Memorial Day Weekend"

with the Ed Jackson Quartet

Saturday, May 28th, 2016

2 Shows: 8:00 & 10:00

  

Cover: $20.00 

  

Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments

  

Make a Reservation 

Or 

Make a  telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)

by calling: (718) 525-2387 

  

Best Regards,

  

P.S. They host community events at Jackson Room, so if you or someone you know would like to host your event at the Jackson Room, let them know.      

  

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Young People in Southeast Queens Use Art to Beautify the Community.

Artist, Mural Creator and Art Instructor Jocelyn Morgan-Goode

Children in Southeast Queens, are learning to paint while beautifying their neighborhood. They are drawing beautiful murals to make the community look more attractive.  Southeast Jamaica, Queens, has long been known for striking murals.

Children affiliated with Culture Cocoa Art House, learn to paint murals that represent real people or even cartoonish type characters.  They presently are drawing over the walls in the Cornerstone Community Center building, to make the community look artsy.  According to Queens NY-1 News "The program was started by Jocelyn Morgan-Goode, an artist known for painting hip hop murals throughout South Jamaica."

We love their efforts to learn and also beautify the community. These children are learning a new creative skill and also helping increase the quality of life in Jamaica and Southeast Queens.  For information on this mural beautification program click here

By Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.

Southeast Queens Scoop, "Digital Streetwise News" is published by AMS digital media, is dedicated to covering important news and uplifting community and business developments in the Southeast Queens neighborhoods of Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, Queens Village, South Jamaica, Laurelton, Cambria Heights, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, Rochdale Village, and Rosedale.

For advertising opportunities and or news coverage contact us by clicking here

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Helping to Overcome and Heal Abusive Relationships.

If you live or have loved ones suffering from violence and abuse from spouses, parents, bullies, or people you know in NYC or Southeast Queens don't suffer alone.  Reach out and get the support you need to overcome and heal. Checkout the work of Macedonia Support Network.

Macedonia Support Network, is an anti-abuse organization located in Southeast Queens in the community of St. Albans. This is how the organization describes its mission...

The MACEDONIA SUPPORT NETWORK Against Domestic Violence is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives. We believe violence against women and children results from the use of force or threat to achieve and maintain control over others in intimate relationships, and from societal abuse of power and domination in the forms of sexism, racism, homophobia, classism, anti-Semitism, able-bodyism, ageism and other oppressions.

MACEDONIA SUPPORT NETWORK recognizes that the abuses of power in society foster battering by perpetuating conditions, which condone violence against women and children. Therefore, it is the mission of MACEDONIA SUPPORT NETWORK to work for major societal changes necessary to eliminate both personal and societal violence against all women and children.

MACEDONIA SUPPORT NETWORK's work includes coalition building at the local, state, regional and national levels; support for the provision of community-based, non-violent alternatives - such as safe home and shelter programs - for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of MACEDONIA SUPPORT NETWORK's caucuses developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate social conditions which contribute to violence against women and children. To learn more about Macedonia Support Network Click Here

Lena Horne a Southeast Queens Legend

Historic Beauty: the Iconic Diva Pioneer Lena Horne. Ms. Horne was also a young performer in the Cotton Club at 16. She was quite a progressive political thinker and had bit and later larger parts in Hollywood films like the 1943 films "Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather."

During the Red Scare years she was blacklisted in Hollywood because of her purported leftest beliefs. Therefore she was unable to get work in Hollywood during that period. However, she was creative and later in her life created her own work like her "Broadway musical one-woman show, "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music," which ran for more than three hundred performances on Broadway." (Source Wikipedia)

She attended the original "March On Washington." And her career spanned over 70 years in film, television, and Broadway. Ms. Horne was born in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, and owned a home in the historic Black community of Addisleigh Park, in St. Albans one of the last African American communities in NYC yet to go through intense gentrification. Lena Horne exuded Historic Beauty inside and out. RIP

The most uplifting story in Southeast Queens last Year.

The year in review. What I feel is the most important post of the year. A grassroots group proactively works in South Jamaica, a tough area of NYC to help end shootings for 365 days! Wow! This is inspiring let's stop the violence peeps.

Thank you Erica Ford for your organization'
s commitment to make our communities safer and more just. We appreciate you!

Peeps you must have thought this was a very important story too. You shared this story a over 450 times. AMAZING!  Here is a whole article on this good news.