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MLK luncheon honors members, staff
The CSEA Nassau County Local 830 honored at its recent annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK Jr.) Luncheon members of our union family and community.
Nassau County Clerk Unit Treasurer Israel J. Chatman, Nassau County Local activist Garrett Wakefield, the Nassau County Guardians Association, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and CSEA Long Island Communications Specialist Wendi Bowie were among the special honorees. A special award was also presented to CSEA Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown.
The luncheon was coordinated by the Nassau County Local MLK Luncheon Committee, Nassau County DEI Committee Long Island Region Human Rights Committee. Nassau County Local activist Audrey L. Hadden chairs all three committees.
The luncheon also featured a musical performance, poetry, clips of Dr. King’s speeches and a DJ. It offered everyone an inspirational and festive opportunity to kick off the monthlong celebration of Black history and culture.
— David Galarza
CSEA Nassau County Local activist Garrett Wakefield is honored at the luncheon. From left, CSEA Nassau County Department of Social Services Unit Recording Secretary Donna Worsley-Hines and Garrett Wakefield.
MLK Luncheon Honoree and CSEA Communications Specialist Wendi Bowie is presented with a commemorating certificate. From left, CSEA Nassau County Local MLK Luncheon Committee Chair Audrey Hadden, committee member Eydie Hardamon, Wendi Bowie and CSEA Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown.
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Long Island Chapter President Alan Jennings accepts the luncheon plaque on behalf of his chapter, who was also honored at the event.
Nassau County
Clerk Unit Treasurer Israel Chatman is recognized at the luncheon.
CSEA Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown is recognized at the luncheon.
Sharing Black worker experiences
CSEA Capital Region President Shana Davis recently served as a panelist at a Black History Month event sponsored
by the Albany County Legislative Black Caucus. Speakers and guests explored this year’s Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor. Discussion centered on Black workers’ experiences, historical influences, breaking barriers and current pathways to economic
and social justice. From left are CSEA Capital Region President Shana Davis, GLS Partner and COO Jasmine Higgins, University at Albany student Troy Jackson, Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program and Community Engagement Director Crickett Thomas-O’Dell and panel moderator and Hudson Valley Community College Chief Diversity Officer Ainsley Thomas.
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