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Queens non-profit joins U.S. Capitol rally to address rising violence in Bangladesh

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Wednesday's Peace For All Rally in support of religious minorities in Bangladesh at the US Capitol. Photo: Arts4All Foundation.

Dec. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens-based non-profit the Arts4All Foundation joined U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan to hold a “Peace For All Rally” at the US Capitol Wednesday, calling for an end to violence, atrocities and persecution of vulnerable, indigenous and minority populations in Bangladesh. Community leaders of various backgrounds gathered outside…

Holocaust survivors and WWII veteran join Eleanor Roosevelt’s great-granddaughter for Human Rights Day commemoration at Queens College

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Anna Eleanor Fierst singing Happy Birthday to her great-grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt, the WWII Veterans and Holocaust survivors with elected officials and the community

Dec. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday. Anna Eleanor Fierst, the former First Lady’s great-granddaughter, attended the event to speak about her family’s legacy…

First Diwali and Navaratri festival and parade held at Flushing Meadows in celebration of World’s Fair anniversary and cultural unity

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Oct. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Arts4All Foundation, local elected officials, local community organizations and community members gathered together at the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the first-ever Diwali and Navaratri Festival and Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event was held to mark the 60th anniversary of the World’s Fair,…