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Memorial Brandon Hendricks scholarship grows award to $20K for college-bound Bronxites

BronxTimes The Bronx Times article highlights the efforts to honor the memory of Brandon Hendricks-Ellison, a talented basketball player who was tragically killed in 2020. The community renamed East 156th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx as Hendricks-Ellison Boulevard, commemorating his impact. In addition, the Oyate Group established the ...

2024-05-17T14:00:12-04:00April 15, 2023|

UPDATE Applications Open for Fourth Annual Brandon Hendricks Scholarship

NORWOOD NEWS The Oyate Group's Brandon Hendricks Scholarship is making a significant impact in the Bronx community by providing educational opportunities for graduating seniors and combating the cycle of poverty and gun violence. Named in honor of Brandon Hendricks, a talented young basketball player whose life was tragically cut short ...

2024-05-17T14:00:45-04:00March 6, 2023|

Bronx’s ‘Most Influential’ named to the Schneps Media Bronx Power List

Bronx Times The 2022 Bronx Power Listers were honored at Maestro's Caterers in a networking event that celebrated remarkable individuals from the business and nonprofit sectors. The event recognized their contributions, impact, and influence on the Bronx over the past year. Notable attendees included New York Attorney General Letitia James, ...

2024-05-17T14:01:02-04:00December 15, 2022|

Second annual Bronx Power List coming this December

Bronx Times Schneps Media is excited to host the 2nd annual Bronx Power List event on December 14 at Maestro's Caterers. The event aims to recognize and honor the most influential individuals who have made a significant impact and contributed to the Bronx's growth and development over the past year. ...

2024-05-17T14:01:07-04:00November 9, 2022|

Migrant Crisis Targeting The Bronx

Host of OPEN BxRx Tuesday, Kibin Alleyne, is joined by Jason Autar, Chief Operating Officer of Oyate Group, to discuss their efforts to support the influx of migrants that are entering NYC.

2024-05-17T14:01:15-04:00November 1, 2022|

What is Food Justice? These Leaders Explain How They Expand Food Access in Marginalized Communities

HEALTHLINE Food deserts are geographical areas where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, meat, and fish. These communities, often concentrated in low-income and historically marginalized neighborhoods in the United States, suffer from a lack of grocery stores, farmers' markets, ...

2024-05-17T14:01:38-04:00August 2, 2022|

New Yorkers turn in 78 guns at Harlem buyback program

AMSTERDAM NEWS The Manhattan District Attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, hosted a successful gun buyback event in Harlem at the Soul Saving Station church. The event, organized by the Oyate Group, a local anti-poverty nonprofit, collected 78 firearms, ranging from peashooters to semi-automatics. Participants received prepaid Visa gift ...

2023-09-07T16:50:43-04:00June 30, 2022|

Opinion: Undocumented Youth Deserve Access to Summer Youth Employment

CITYLIMITS The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in New York City has been instrumental in the early career development of many individuals, including the author, Jason Autar. However, it excludes undocumented youth, leaving them without access to crucial workforce development skills. With an estimated 38,000 undocumented youth enrolled in NYC ...

2023-07-17T18:18:07-04:00June 7, 2022|
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