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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000043-Khari%2520Edwards%2520The%2520Gift%2520of%2520Life%2520women%25E2%2580%2599s%2520group%2520event%25202-5.jpg?itok=OWDhV9GQ" title="Khalid Edwards The Gift of Life women’s group event 2 - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Honoring Strength at The Gift of Life Women’s Event
- Community Boards
- 3 weeks ago
I had the privilege of attending The Gift of Life women’s group event—a remarkable evening dedicated to celebrating resilience, honoring health, and empowering generations. The event provided an inspiring space to learn, connect, and uplift the incredible women in our community who are leading essential conversations around health and well-being.
- Community Boards
- 3 weeks ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000035-Christmas%2520at%2520Ebenezer%2520Community%2520Holiday%2520Celebration%2520hosted%2520by%2520Ebenezer%2520Urban%2520Ministry%2520Cent-5.jpg?itok=1zkDxUr6" title="Christmas at Ebenezer Community Holiday Celebration hosted by Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center. - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Ebenezer Community Brings Holiday Joy to Brownsville
- Community Boards
- 3 weeks ago
I had the privilege of attending the Christmas at Ebenezer Community Holiday Celebration hosted by Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center. This annual event embodies the true spirit of the season—giving back, spreading joy, and strengthening our community.
- Community Boards
- 3 weeks ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000031-Khari%2520Edwards%2520with%2520PS%2520IS%2520155%2520School%2520Administrators%2520in%2520Brownsville-5.jpg?itok=3l8dTvgv" title="Khari Edwards with PS IS 155 School Administrators in Brownsville - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards: Advocating Education for Brooklyn Kids
- Education
- 3 weeks ago
Khari Edwards has long emphasized the importance of education as a cornerstone of community development. His platform prioritizes the support of schools and educators, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the future of Brooklyn's youth.
- Education
- 3 weeks ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000018-Affordable%2520Housing%2520Brooklyn%2520photo%2520credit%2520Audley%2520C%2520Bullock-5.jpg?itok=xcLh4ICR" title="Brooklyn Housing" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards champions affordable housing for Brooklyn
- Housing Affordability & Homeownership
- 1 month ago
Khari Edwards, candidate for Brooklyn Borough President, believes in redefining what affordability means for Brooklyn’s residents. "As Borough President, I can help reshape affordability by shifting away from exclusionary development," he says. Edwards is committed to giving local communities more say, proposing that community boards regain influence over planning decisions. His plan includes adding more Borough President-appointed members to the City Planning Commission to ensure that local voices guide Brooklyn’s growth.
- Housing Affordability & Homeownership
- 1 month ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000011-Khari%2520Edwards%2520Hosing%2520MAdison%2520Square%2520Boys%2520and%2520Girls%2520Foundation%2520Gala-5.jpg?itok=ehS85PQg" title="Khari Edwards Hosting Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation Gala" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards Hosts Gala Raising $1 Mil for NYC Youth
- Education
- 1 month ago
Khari Edwards, candidate for Brooklyn Borough President in 2025, captivated attendees at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s 58th Annual Christmas Tree Ball, sharing how his upbringing in the borough shaped his passion for service. The event raised over $1 million to support the organization’s five remaining clubs, three of which are in Brooklyn, reinforcing Edwards’ vision for empowering local communities.
- Education
- 1 month ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000032-Khari%2520Edwards%2520at%2520DC37%2520Rally-5.jpg?itok=8qm6oyQm" title="Khari Edwards Supports workers at DC37 Rally " typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Building strong jobs and wages for Brooklyn
- Jobs, Wages, & Labor
- 1 month ago
Brooklyn’s diverse workforce is one of its greatest assets, composed of union workers, entrepreneurs, private industry professionals, and artists. As Borough President, Khari Edwards understands the importance of ensuring economic opportunities are accessible to people across all sectors. He is committed to creating pathways for individuals at every income level, whether they are seeking their first job or striving for career advancement. Edwards will work to ensure that Brooklyn residents have access to stable employment that supports their families, while also creating jobs that attract new talent and keep the borough thriving.
- Jobs, Wages, & Labor
- 1 month ago
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">Strengthening Brooklyn's community boards for greater impact
- Community Boards
- 1 month ago
Community boards play a critical role in shaping the direction of neighborhoods across Brooklyn. As Borough President, Khari Edwards is committed to reinstating the position of Director or Liaison to community boards. This dedicated role will ensure that the community boards’ by-laws, voting issues, and membership applications are effectively managed by the Borough President's office, creating a direct line of communication between the community boards and the Borough President’s office.
- Community Boards
- 1 month ago
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">Compassionate mental health solutions for Brooklyn
- Mental Health
- 1 month ago
Khari Edwards recognizes that mental health services are underfunded and often overlooked. He plans to push the Governor to change reimbursement rates for mental health services, making them more financially viable. Edwards also aims to incentivize businesses to offer mental health support to employees at no or low cost, similar to gym memberships, fostering healthier communities.
- Mental Health
- 1 month ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000037-Khari%2520Edwards%2520at%2520PS%2520IS%2520155%2520at%2520Student%2520Govt%2520Elections-5.jpg?itok=Dd-h_IvE" title="Khari Edwards at PS IS 155 at Student Govt Elections - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Transforming education for Brooklyn's future
- Education
- 1 month ago
Khari Edwards is committed to improving Brooklyn’s schools by using the Borough President's capital budget to upgrade infrastructure. His plan includes enhancements like broadband access, air conditioning, gymnasiums, and auditoriums to create better learning environments for all students.
- Education
- 1 month ago