Tag: brooklyn-community-health

Rapper-turned-director Keenan Bristol raises awareness of blood shortages through film, ‘Students Are Heroes’

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Lauren Rapp During National Blood Donor Month, Keenan “Special” Bristol is inspiring young people to donate blood for the first time through his independent film, “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story.” The film tells the story of Jordana Bristol, a teenage athlete diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. As…

Arthur Ashe Institute celebrates 32 years of health equity at SportsBall 2024 Gala

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Oct. 25, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health celebrated its 30th annual SportsBall Gala, the Black Tie & Sneakers event, on Oct. 17, gathering community leaders, honorees and supporters at Manhattan’s Pierre Hotel to spotlight the East Flatbush organization’s mission for health equity. Emmy Award-winning journalist and philanthropist Cathleen…