Metroplaza Pharmacy & SGIB Magazine Sponsors 2004 Black History Month Community Collage Mural of Roosevelt and Uniondale

Metroplaza Pharmacy & SGIB Magazine Sponsors 2004 Black History Month Community Collage Mural of Roosevelt and Uniondale

(PRWEB) March 4, 2004 -- Metroplaza Pharmacys 2004 Black History Month Community Collage Mural" of Roosevelt and Uniondale, was unveiled on February 25, 2004 at the African-American Museum in Hempstead. The collage is a combination of photographs that were donated by Ms. Elizabeth Watson, President of the 55 Plus Club" of the Memorial Presbyterian Church; Ms. Clara Gillens-Eromosele of Roosevelt, Weed and Seed" Coordinator; Ms. Sharon Kearse of the Roosevelt Retirement Center, David Braxton, Program Coordinator of the Roosevelt Youth Program and a two-day photography shoot walk-through of businesses and residences taken by Free-lance Publicity Photographer and Creator of the mural, Gerard McLeod.

The collage is a wonderful representation of our community of its past and present growth, stated Councilwoman, Ms. Dorothy L. Goosby from the Town of Hempstead. Mrs. Irene Edemaka, the owner of Metroplaza Pharmacy and the founder of the Youth Scholarship Award Program" are making it all happen. I believe it is time that the business owners and the residents of Roosevelt and Uniondale do something positive for our community we can do more." It is our hope that the collage mural will travel throughout the county for all to see. . Awards were presented to Mrs. Irene Edemeka owner of the Metroplaza Pharmacy and Mr. Gerard McLeod Owner of P.B.G.S Productions/SGIB magazine by Ms. Kate Murray, Town Supervisor of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition along with a Citation from Ms. Theresa E. Sanders, President and CEO The Urban League of Long Island. You can see the Mural on displayed at the Metroplaza Pharmacy 330 Nassau Rd Roosevelt, NY 11575 starting March 8th through the 31st If you are an organization, church or school that is interested in displaying this unique collage, you may contact: Mr. Gerard, Event Coordinator at (631) 969-3676 or Ms. Arlene Margetson, Assistant Coordinator at (631) 643-2014 or visit our website www.SGIBMagazine.com.

This event was sponsored in part by Strong G Island Biz (SGIB) Magazine", Long Islands First Bilingual Urban Music Magazine-The magazine that goes both ways. We bring the world into our community and the community into our world." (visit our website at www.sgibmagazine.com);Fearless People Records, Sir Winston Realty of Bay Shore, DAS Deep, Windmill Health Products, and Nottoc Communications Unlimited. Remember, Dreams Are Nothing More Than Plans Awaiting Action."
Story by Gerard
Photo by Arlene Margetson

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