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Deciding Brooklyn’s Future: Community Forum With Elected Officials

Last night, Brooklyn Org and BRIC co-hosted a community forum with elected officials to discuss the most pressing issues facing Brooklynites today. Brooklyn Org’s President & CEO Dr. Jocelynne Rainey and BRIC’s President Wes Jackson moderated the conversion, which covered the topics of  affordability, housing, immigration, mental health, and community safety.

Thank you to our community speakers John Leyva (BMT/Save 63 Tiffany St.), Kendra Chiu (North Brooklyn Angels), Ligia Guallpa (Workers Justice Project), Sada Connel (KAVI + Coro New York Leadership Fellow), and Chino Hardin (Center for Nu Leadership) and to the Councilmembers Lincoln Restler (D33), Rita Joseph (D40), Shahana Hanif (D39), and Crystal Hudson (D35) for joining us to envision Brooklyn’s future.

See highlights from the evening below:

A group of ten people pose together on stage, seated and standing in front of an orange chair arrangement and a large screen displaying the text “BROOKLYN.ORG.”.
A panel of ten people sits on stage under a large screen reading "Deciding Brooklyn's Future BRIC BROOKLYN.ORG," addressing an audience in a dark theater.
Six people stand and pose for a group photo on a stage with dark walls and green lighting, some smiling, dressed in business and business casual attire.
A woman with gray curly hair speaks into a microphone while seated on a panel, with another woman sitting beside her, both facing an audience.
Two people sit on orange chairs speaking into microphones on stage, with one person gesturing with their hand. A water bottle is visible on a nearby table.
A woman sits on an orange chair, holding a microphone in one hand and a smartphone in the other, speaking during an event.
An audience sits in a dimly lit theater, facing a stage on the left, with a person standing near the wall and some empty seats visible among the crowd.
Two people sit on stage; the woman on the left holds papers, while the man on the right speaks into a microphone and looks at his phone.
A woman with long curly hair and glasses speaks into a microphone while seated on an orange chair, with a water bottle on a small table beside her.
A man with glasses and curly hair sits on a stool, speaking into a microphone, gesturing with one hand. A table with two water bottles and a jacket is beside him.
A person in a suit sits on an orange chair, speaking into a microphone on stage with two water bottles on a small table beside them.
A diverse group of people sit closely together in a dimly lit auditorium, attentively watching something off-camera.
Two people sit on orange chairs on stage with microphones and water bottles, appearing to participate in a discussion or panel event.
A person in a blue outfit sits on an orange chair, holding a microphone and speaking, with a water bottle on a table nearby against a black background.
A person with a shaved head and tattoos speaks into a microphone while seated onstage, with two water bottles on the table beside them.
Seven people sit on stage in a panel discussion, each with a microphone, water bottles visible, and a large screen behind them displaying text and a QR code.
Two women sit on orange chairs during a panel discussion; one speaks into a microphone while the other listens. Bottled drinks and notepads are on the table between them.
An older woman with curly gray hair smiles and claps while seated at an event, with water bottles on the table in front of her and other attendees visible in the foreground.
A woman in blue speaks into a microphone while seated onstage with others during a panel discussion.
A smiling couple sits together in a crowded auditorium with people around them, some reading programs and wearing nametags.
A woman in a black blazer sits on an orange chair during a panel discussion, with two other people and water bottles visible in the foreground.
Two women stand together and smile at the camera in a room with orange chairs and other people in the background.
Four people sit on stage in a panel discussion; one woman is speaking into a microphone while the others listen attentively.
A woman in a pink cap sits in a theater audience, clapping, while others around her also watch attentively.
Four people sit on stage in orange chairs, engaged in a panel discussion. One person speaks into a microphone while the others listen. A "BROOK" sign is partially visible in the background.
Two people are standing close together, smiling at the camera in a professional event setting with others in the background.
Five people sit on stage in orange chairs facing an audience, illuminated by stage lights. Small tables with bottled water are placed beside each chair.
Three people sit on stage during a panel discussion; the woman in the center speaks into a microphone while the two men listen.
Five people stand together and smile for a group photo at an event, with a large screen displaying partial text in the background.
Two people stand side by side smiling at the camera at an indoor event, with other attendees visible in the background.

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