Checkout How Caring Entrepreneur Qadirah Rasheed Will Feed The Less Fortunate Thanksgiving On LI

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FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN NEW YORK GIVING BACK WITH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Long Island, NY -- MedSafe Transport, Inc. is kicking off the holiday season with their second annual Thanksgiving Charity Feast, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at noon. Taking place in Copiague, New York, over 150 people will enjoy a delicious meal and joyful fellowship.

The event is sponsored by MedSafe founder and CEO, Qadirah Rasheed, who values her community and considers her clients as family.  "There's nothing better than having family.

And there's no better time than Thanksgiving to make our clientele be a part of the MedSafe family, not only during this holiday season, but all year long," she said.

MedSafe Transport provides transportation to Medicaid recipients throughout the state of New York.

The majority of Rasheed's clients battle mental health issues, substance abuse and reside in group homes. Many also face homelessness and lack essential resources and support.

This population is often neglected by society and even their own families.

See Why Diddy's Statement Today Echoes Byron Allen's Supreme Court Discrimination Case Against Comcast

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Official Statement From Sean 'Diddy' Combs Regarding The Comcast / Byron Allen U.S. Supreme Court Case

By Sean "Diddy" Combs via PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2019 -- My name and my network, REVOLT, have been mentioned recently by Comcast in reference to the Comcast/Byron Allen US Supreme Court case as an example of Comcast's inclusive practices with respect to African American owned cable networks. While it is true that we are in business with Comcast, it is not accurate to use my name or my network as an example of inclusion. I do not want my name to be used inaccurately so I must speak my truth.

I also want to make clear that this case is now about much more than cable distribution. It's about the civil rights of millions of African Americans and other minorities.

First, it's important that people really understand what's at stake. In its efforts to get the lawsuit filed by Byron Allen dismissed, Comcast has taken a legal approach that could weaken fundamental civil rights protections. I have a problem with this.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 section 1981 was designed to ensure Black people are able to do business in this country and not be denied because of race. Comcast is arguing that this law only applies if racial discrimination is the only factor that leads to a refusal to do business, which would be extremely hard to prove.

If they are successful, it will become much harder for any victim of discrimination to seek justice in court. By taking this stance in the Supreme Court, Comcast has put its legal tactics ahead of the rights of millions of Americans to be heard. This is not OK.

Senator Sanders Calls on Governor and Mayor to Stop Gun Violence in Southeast Queens

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Senator Sanders Calls on Governor and Mayor to Stop Gun Violence in Southeast Queens

JAMES SANDERS JR.

November 05, 2019

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In light of recent incidents of gun violence in Southeast Queens, Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) has joined his colleagues in government and sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill deBlasio, calling on them to increase preventative resources to help end the rash of shootings.

“We have lost too many lives, and especially young lives, to gun violence, and the time to take action is now,” Sanders said. “We can no longer sit on the sidelines and call for peace, we need to put into place a strategic plan consisting of a cohesive group of resources that will make a real difference in stopping these crimes.”

These steps include re-opening local community centers and extending their hours; bolstering after school program partnerships with smaller community-based organizations; expanding Beacon programs; increasing funding for trauma centers and opening additional centers in Southern Queens; developing and funding anti-violence curriculum in NYC schools; and creating a universal youth employment and education program.

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