The week after the 1st Annual Project Brownstone 'Making A Difference' Award Benefit has come and gone with new developments. The event turned out to be a great success. We recognized NYS Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright. His contribution of the legislation that created the Amistad Commission, in 2005, has made a big difference for our community as well as the organization.
The creation of the Amistad Commission, by way of Wright's legislation, has provided an opportunity for us to realize our goal of incorporating the African American experience into the curriculum of the New York State public schools. While this lends an overall direction for us, the benefit has shown us just how palpable the need is and further motivates us to do this work.
The elation lasts for some time; however, it's time to get back to work and stay on target of our goals. We've seen some success in partnering with the NY Department of Education and have managed to successfully have our notes to the framework incorporated and adopted by the NY Board of Regents. So, with great pride we were able to make this assertion at our benefit giving us all something to celebrate.
While, a beginning, much work is still necessary. Upward and onward....
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