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PRESERVING OUR HISTORY – Brownsville Oldimers Day It’s important to preserve our history. As time moves forward, the lack of accurate written information, leads to myth and legend, rather than history. The current order of historical legacy being pieced together stretches from Jewish input and the Zionist movement, straight to the “Here and Now” time frame, as it pertains to the history of Brownsville, Brooklyn. To do so would be such an historical injustice to the people who strived to be better, do better and
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Employment Employment opportunity information provided by Thomas Summers Previous DOC Captain & NYC Correction Guardian Association President “Building Bridges to Communities and opportunities”
Calling All Young Adults and Local Businesses! Are you between the ages of 17 and 24 and looking for a way to make money? Want to pick up some skills to jump start your career? Apply for the internship program, increase your work experience and make $2,800 in 14 weeks! Interested candidates can contact the YAIP Youth Coordinator Alexandria Bellivan directly at 718-387-1600 or via email abellivan@obtjobs.org Clients must bring their ID, a proof of address, original birth certificate and social security card to register Contact Information: Bushwick / Williamsburg 25 Thornton Street Brooklyn, NY 11206 718-387-1600
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Thomas Summers Previous DOC Captain & NYC Correction Guardian Association President “Building Bridges to Communities and opportunities”
MTA/ NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT STATION AGENTS
***JOBS-JOBS-JOBS*** the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) is seeking candidates for the following positions: 1. Communications Director 2. Healthy Relationships Academy – Program Assistant 3. Healthy Relationships Academy – Peer Educator (Foster Care Initiative) 4. Healthy Relationships Academy – Peer Educator (NYCHA Initiative) 5. Healthy Relationships Academy – Curriculum Specialist
Please refer to the attached job postings for additional informatiohttp:// www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/about/employment.shtmln and application procedures.
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Internships/ Scholarships Committed to public safety, fairness, and equal justice. District Attorney Ken Thompson Application Deadline August 17, 2015 - See more at: http://www.brooklynda.org/#sthash.sf2H8bsO.dpuf Fall Semester (Part-time) Intern Positions: The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office accepts applications from college and law school students for highly competitive internships within our office during the fall and spring school terms. The fall internship is a 12-week program and interns are required to work 10-15 hours per week. Fall interns have a unique opportunity to assist in duties that may include: assisting in investigations and hearings; attending trials; drafting subpoenas; conducting and analyzing legal research; preparing and compiling documents and financial data; interviewing witnesses with assistant district attorneys; and supporting and participating in community outreach programs. Interns are assigned to one of the specialized bureaus or to a general trial zone. How to Apply: Applications should include a copy of your resume and transcript. Students invited to interview will be required to complete an application form, submit a one-page personal statement explaining your interest in public service, and provide three professional or academic references. Language skills in Spanish, Creole, Chinese and Russian are helpful but not required. Please submit application materials to: KCDAlegalhiring@brooklynda.org Please use the exact corresponding title in the subject line: ⇒ Summer Legal Intern 2015 ⇒ Summer College Intern 2015 ⇒ Fall Legal Intern 2015 ⇒ Fall College Intern 2015 Please note that all internships are unpaid and we will respond only to those candidates who are invited to interview. Candidates who do not receive any contact from us should presume that they will not be invited at this time. All applicants are encouraged to re-apply.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides a full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for the top 10 percent of students in each New York State high school if they pursue a STEM degree in an associates or bachelor degree program and agree to work in a STEM field in New York State for 5 years after graduation. Award Amounts Recipients shall receive an annual award for full-time study equal to the annual tuition charged to NYS resident students attending an undergraduate program at the State University of New York, or actual tuition charged, whichever is less. The STEM award will be reduced by the amount of any other tuition-only assistance award received. How to Apply Complete and submit the NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program Web Supplement. Be sure to print the Web Supplement confirmation, sign it, and submit it, along with the required documentation, according to the instructions.
The deadline for filing an application for the NYS STEM Scholarship Web Supplement is August 15, 2015. Recipients are not required to submit another New York State Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Incentive Program Web Supplement once they have been awarded this scholarship, but must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS Scholarship and Grant Payment Application each year. Please contact the Scholarship Unit at 1-888-697-4372 with questions about this scholarship.
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introduction to High School Admissions • Understand how to find NYC high schools that fit your needs. • Become familiar with the High School Directory. • Get important tips on developing your high school application. Borough
Location
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Brooklyn
Prospect Heights Educational Campus 883 Classon Avenue, 11225
Tuesday, July 14 6:30 PM
Queens
Queens College (Colden Auditorium) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, 11367
Wednesday, July 15 6:30 PM
Staten Island
Staten Island Technical High School 485 Clawson Street, 10306
Wednesday, July 15 6:30 PM
Bronx
Herbert H. Lehman High School 3000 East Tremont Avenue, 10461
Thursday, July 16 6:30 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Campus 122 Amsterdam Avenue, 10023
Manhattan
Families with last name beginning with A-N
Murry Bergtraum Educational Campus 411 Pearl Street, 10038
Manhattan
Families with last name beginning with O-Z
Students and families are invited to take part in these interactive workshops to help prepare for the Fall application season and high school fairs.
Thursday, July 16 6:30 PM Thursday, July 16 6:30 PM
Workshop 2
Specialized High Schools • Learn about admissions to the nine Specialized High Schools and the Specializ ed High Schools Admissions Test. • Hear from a panel of Specialized High School faculty, parents, and students. Borough
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Manhattan
Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Campus 122 Amsterdam Avenue, 10023 Families with last name beginning with A-N
Manhattan
Murry Bergtraum Educational Campus 411 Pearl Street, 10038 Families with last name beginning with O-Z
Queens
Queens College (Colden Auditorium) 65-30 Kissena Blvd, 11367
Carmen Fariña, Chancellor
Tuesday, July 21 6:30 PM Tuesday, July 21 6:30 PM Thursday, July 23 6:30 PM
For more information, call (718) 935-2399, The Brownsville Collective Volume 3 - “Be blessed to be a blessing” visit nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High, or subscribe to our email alerts at nyc.gov/schools/subscribe.
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NEW YORK STATE SENATOR
JESSE HAMILTON (D) 20TH SENATE DI ST RI CT
From the desk Of Senator Jesse Hamilton … If you live in a rent regulated apartment you have probably been closely following proposals in the State Legislature to extend and strengthen our rent laws, which expired on June 15. I delivered remarks on rent regulation laws (video link above) yesterday opposing the Senate Republican Majority’s version of rent regulation. Many constituents in my district are living the American Nightmare right now. The American Dream is being denied to many in the middle class who are now becoming the working poor. Many individuals in my district are paying more than 50% of their income to rent. My office has received calls from residents who are concerned that they could face large rent increases or be evicted from their homes if the rent regulations are not extended. Rest assured, that is not the case. Tenants under a current lease will retain their protections even if the laws expire. A landlord has no legal right to move you out. Even if your lease is up for renewal, you still have certain legal safeguards to protect you. If the laws should expire without being extended, landlords have been warned by State and City officials not to attempt to make any changes until new legislation protecting rent stabilization is passed. There have been reports of landlords telling tenants they are going to have to move when the rent laws expire. That is blatantly false, and tenants are being advised not to leave their apartments. If you are being harassed by your landlord, call 311, my office's 24 hour constituent services hotline at 347-770-5054 or click here. The city is working closely with Legal Aid and other organizations on this issue and is urging tenants to report any harassment immediately.
Senator Jesse Hamilton
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IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUES
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Community Events The Mayor’s Community affair unit invites you to learn from city agencies about the various funding contracts , and programs they provide and the process of applying for them.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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CitY FunDing
(Participating Agencies: SBS, EDC, HPD, MOCS, DOF) MONDAY JULY 13
(Participating Agencies: HRA, ACS, DYCD, DOHMH, DHS,MOCS) MONDAY JULY 20 Space is limited Please RSVP to Kicy Motley at KMOTLEY@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name, organization and session which you would like to attend All sessions are from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Grand Army Plaza Library
ALL SESSIONS ARE FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 AT Grand Army Plaza Library
Saturday, July 18th at 11am
oldtimers PARADE Pitkin Avenue and Legion Street Sunday, July 19th at 3pm
Tito Puente Jr and Willie Alvarez plus DJ Oscar De La Paz Van Dyke Community Center - (in the back) 392 Blake Ave
Tuesday July 21st at BRC at 6pm -Jazz Night Featuring Carol Harding &the Jimmy Hill Band w/ MoTown tribute Thursday July 23rd at BRC 7pm -Youth Fashion and Talent Show
Friday July 24th at BRC 6pm - Reunion Night Featuring Tavarus, First Choice, Daju Blu and tribute to the Temptations
Saturday July 25th at BRC
1pm -Brownsville Oldtimers Day 4:00 pm - High School and College Basketball games Oldtimers Game 6:00 pm - SHOWTIME / The Tramps, Priceless and Motown tribute The Brownsville Collective Volume 3 - “Be blessed to be a blessing”
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS (reprint)
Children under18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Adults must sign a waiver for bike helmet fittings REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.BIKE.NYC/EDUCATION/CLASSES/LEARN-TO-RIDE-KIDS/
American Museum of Natural History Pay What You Wish - always. Bard Graduate Center Gallery Free - every Thursday 5-8pm. Brooklyn Museum Free - first Saturday of every month 5-11pm. Pay What You Wish - always. Bronx Museum of the Arts Free - always. Children's Museum of Manhattan Free - first Friday of every month 5-8pm. David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center Free - every Thursday 7:30pm, first Saturday of every month 11am. El Museo del Barrio Free - third Saturday of every month, every Wednesday for seniors. Pay What You Wish - always. Frick Collection Pay What You Wish - every Sunday 11am-1pm. Guggenheim Museum Pay What You Wish - every Saturday 5:45-7:15pm. Hispanic Society of America Free - always. Jewish Museum Free - every Saturday, always 18 & under. Pay What You Wish - every Thursday 5-8pm. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art Free - always Metropolitan Museum of Art Pay What You Wish - always Morgan Library and Museum Free - every Friday 7-9pm. Museum at Eldridge Street Free - every Monday. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Free - always. Museum of Arts and Design Pay What You Wish - every Thursday & Friday 6-9pm. Museum of Chinese in America Free - every Thursday. Museum of Modern Art Free - every Friday 4-8pm. Museum of the City of New York Pay What You Wish - always. National Museum of the American Indian Free - always. New Museum of Contemporary Art Pay What You Wish - every Thursday 7-9pm.
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For Your Information AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Applications to 42 affordable rental units at 600 East 181st Street are now being accepted Arthur Avenue Apartments is located in the East Tremont section of the Bronx. .
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BUSINESS // MWBE Opportunities How to Prepare a Loan Package Are you considering a loan to secure funding for your small business? This course will help you determine the best methods to secure a loan. Learn what lenders will ask for Determine the purpose of securing a loan. Growth? Working Capital? Explore the components of a loan package for a business loan. See the financial statements needed in a loan package >Take the free course https://www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center/training/how-prepare-loan-package NextGeneration NYCHA Request for Proposals The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) invite developers to submit housing development proposals on three sites, one located in the Bronx and two in Brooklyn. The three sites at NYCHAowned public housing developments include: (1) Bronx: Mill Brook site, Mott Haven neighborhood: Block 2548, part of Lot 1 (2) Brooklyn: Ingersoll site, Fort Greene neighborhood: Block 2034, part of Lot 1 (3) Brooklyn: Van Dyke site, Brownsville neighborhood: Block 3777, part of Lot 1 Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must provide their contact information. Only those who provide their contact information will receive updates or additional communications regarding the RFP. The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements. Developers may submit proposals for one, two or three sites. Click on the link below to download the RFP. http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/developers/rfp-rfq-rfo.page A pre-submission conference will be held at NYCHA, 250 Broadway, 12th floor, New York, NY on July 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. If you are planning on attending the conference, please RSVP at the email address below. People with disabilities requiring special accommodations to attend the pre-submission conference should contact Burton Leon at the email address below. All proposals are due in hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2015. Detailed instructions are provided in the RFP. All communications must be IN WRITING to Burton Leon by e-mail: NextGenNYCHARFP@nycha.nyc.gov
425 Grand Concourse Request for Proposals The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) invites developers to submit proposals for a new construction project in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The Site is owned by the City of New York and located at the intersection of the Grand Concourse and East 144th Street in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx within Community District 1 (Block 2364, Lot 1). The goal is to develop a mixed-use, mixed-income development that will expand affordable housing opportunities in the neighborhood. Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must provide their contact information. Only those who provide their contact information will receive updates or additional communications regarding the RFP. The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements. Click on the link to download the RFP.http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/developers/rfp-rfq-rfo.page A pre-submission conference will be held at 125 Worth Street, 2nd floor auditorium, New York, NY on July 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. If you are planning on attending the conference, please RSVP at the email address below. People with disabilities requiring special accommodations to attend the pre-submission conference should contact Arielle Goldberg at the email address below. All communications must be IN WRITING to Arielle Goldberg at 425grandconcourse@hpd.nyc.gov
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Knowledge is Power
Why Your Bottled Water Contains Four Different Ingredients
What Are the Dangers of Calcium Chloride? Last Updated: Jun 12, 2015 | By A.L. Kennedy
Gastrointestinal Distress and Skin Reactions What Are the Dangers of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ? o o o
potassium chloride is a chemical compound of potassium and chlorine, which is used as a fertilizer, and even as a fire extinguishing agent! salt: Dasani claims they add a negligible amount of sodium minerals added. Yes, that's unnecessary sodium in your bottled water! The label on Pepsi brand Aquafina water reads "Demineralized treated water, ozone." It's a fancy way of saying "tap water."
Bottled water in your car is a dangerous thing! Never leave bottled water in a car to overheat, because an overheated bottle will release dioxins into your water and dioxins are unhealthy to drink. The highly toxic compound of dioxins released into your water may cause cancer (it's been linked to breast cancer).
Distilled Water: Distilled Water has impurities removed through the process of distillation, which involves boiling water and condensing the steam into water. This leaves the contaminants behind. Distillation produces the most pure water. And unless you're in California, the manufacturer doesn't have to disclose its’ source of water.
FLOURIDE POISON Yes, you've been brainwashed by your dentist (and your local politicians) to think that fluoride is good for you!
Next time you reach for a bottle of water on store shelves, take a look at the ingredient list. You’re likely to find that it includes more than just water.
Popular bottled water brands that contain more than water Dasani, for example, lists magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and salt alongside purified water on its Nutrition Facts label.
SmartWater contains calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium bicarbonate.
Nestle Pure Life’s list includes calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and magnesium sulfate. And these are just a few brands. Bottled water companies are purifying water, but then they’re adding extra ingredients back.
The truth is that Fluoride is .. 1. a drug (you are being medicated topically for your teeth by swallowing it) 2. toxic (a poisonous by product of the fertilizer industries) 3. dangerous (EPA admits Fluoride is dangerous) 4. a poison (has the same ingredients of insecticides and rat poisons) 5. a neurotoxin 6. causes dental Fluorosis 7. has a causal relationship with ADHD (attention deficit disorder) 8. is unnecessary (other nations don't fluoridate their water)
Dannon Fluoride To Go Water, marketed at children, is not on the Dannon Web site. It contains 23.0 mcg fluoride per serving. Learn why fluoride is not beneficial. See more at: http://www.happypreppers.com/Fluoridedangers.html#sthash.hRVC6hJe.dpuf
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Brownsville Oldtimers Event
accomplished it. It would be a grave disservice to the youth who should take pride in knowing the many great organizations and events that were “Grass roots” created. It all started with the old-time softball players getting together to involved to strengthen community camaraderie. Originally known as the “Brownsville oldtimers Association” it was formed in the 1980’s and manifests itself as an all time great event. Once a year, Frank Adams, better known as “Frankie” and his Team “the Floogies,” would get together with other top teams, such as, The Woodsmen, the Bears, and the Allstars.
The fish fry and activities were sponsored by the community, for he community. There were many supporters, but some of the largest sponsors were previous district leader Decosta Headley and Akbar.
Many others began selling shirts as well, and vendors continued to be added at a fast pace. The Brownsville Old timers day had become borough wide sensation, and an event that people scheduled their vacations around.
As a footnote, the Brownsville Softball league never did play at the Brownsville Recreation Center, but it became the obvious choice to sponsor future events. With growing popularity and fellowship, it was quickly becoming a standing room only event and more space was needed.
The basketball games were always sold out and played by athletes such as Greg “jocko” Jackson, World B Free, Fly Williams ad Ronnie Blackmon.
Greg “Jocko” Jackson, having been a basketball athlete and a younger participant, picked up the torch and became the President of the Brownsville Old timers Association. At that point, the Brownsville Recreation Center became home to the yearly Old timers event.
Herbert Marcel was also one of the founding members and other notable participants were Bom Bom, Maurice, Ray Haskins and James Mack, just to name a few.
In search of the perfect location, the yearly game frequently moved from year to year. The games were held in Betsy Head Park, by then President, James Mack and in Gershwin Park as well as Kingston Park, with Ray Haskins as President.
The stage was so raggedy, that Jocko decided he needed to have a quality stage built and so he did what all should do. He reached out to the elected officials and let them know that if they wanted his support, then they had to provide for the community. With funding from outside sources, the Oldtimer’s day celebration became a two day affair. He also reached out to the Precinct Commanders and let them know that he didn’t want anyone being harassed. In the spirit of “jocko,” he always made sure to mention original Softball leaque association give the history of how the event came to be.
These teams would get together and invite friends, family and fun. The organization was based in Kingston Park, but the Oldtimers games were first held at the park on Stone Ave (now known as Mother Gaston) and Sutter Ave Park.
Performers such as the blue notes, blue magic and more, were brought to Brownsville by promoter Donnie Macmillan.
The first shirts were designed by Duane Kinnon who worked at Amboy Neighborhood Center, in memoriam to Akbar
Brownsville Oldtimers day, is a peaceful time filled with love, laughter and family. It is a testimony that a few determined people can work together to accomplish great things. They didn’t covet any glory. They didn’t just talk about it. They did it. They respected each other, shared the credit with each other and are an example of how a legacy gets started.
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New Dollar Store Study Released New Report Finds 81% of Dollar Store Products Tested Contain One or More Hazardous Chemicals Linked to Learning Disabilities, Cancer & Other Serious Illnesses Organizations Call on Dollar Stores to Protect Communities of Color and Low-Income Families from Toxic Products “HealthyStuff,” in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions, released a report today about toxic chemicals found in Dollar store products. The report -- A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals – includes testing results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and other household items, that found over 81% (133 of 164) contained at least one hazardous chemical above levels of concern. The campaign also sent a letter today to the CEO’s of the four largest Dollar store chains -- including Family Dollar …Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only – urging them to stop the sale of products with hazardous chemicals TO COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES…Combined these discount chains have sales totaling over $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart. “People struggling to make ends meet are confined to shopping at the Dollar stores,” … and now we know we’re filling our homes and our bodies with chemicals released from Dollar store products. This needs to stop.” The chemicals of concern found in Dollar store products tested for this report include: phthalates, linked to birth defects, reduced fertility, cancer, learning disabilities, diabetes, and other health issues; polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC or vinyl), which creates hazards throughout its life cycle and has been linked to asthma and lung effects; and toxic metals such as lead, which harms brain development, leading to learning disabilities, lower IQ, and cause other serious health impacts, especially in children. In addition, 40% of sales at Dollar stores go toward food products (not tested for this report) – much of which is highly processed with low nutritional quality, and whose packaging is another potential source of toxic chemicals including bisphenol-A (BPA), a synthetic hormone linked to breast and others cancers, reproductive problems, obesity, early puberty and heart disease. Fortunately, there is a growing movement by mainstream retail and manufacturing brands – including Target and Walmart – to respond to consumer demand for safer products with publicly-available corporate policies that identify, disclose, and replace priority toxic chemicals with safer alternatives... The Campaign for Healthier Solutions is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms, including that: Discount Retailers immediately remove children’s products found to contain regulated phthalates and lead from store shelves; and adopt comprehensive corporate chemical management policies to identify, disclose, and remove hazardous chemicals from their supply chains and from all products in their stores, beginning with their house brands. Local, State, and Federal Governments ensure that discount retailers comply with all relevant laws and regulations; and adopt public policies (such as Maine’s Kid-Safe Products Law and Washington’s Children’s Safe Products Act) that require manufacturers and retailers to disclose hazardous chemicals in products, research alternatives, and remove hazardous chemicals when alternatives are available, effective, and safer.
Families and Communities let Dollar store chains know that they want safer products, and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products. Complete test results are available at HealthyStuff.org. The full report and more information about the Campaign are available at www.nontoxicdollarstores.org IMPORTANT NOTE: HealthyStuff.org ratings do not provide a measure of health risk or chemical exposure associated with any individual product, The Brownsville Collective Volume 3 - “Be blessed to be a blessing”
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