(L-R) Hempstead Town Clerk, Mark A. Bonilla; Ms. Theresa Sanders, President and CEO of the Urban League of Long Island; Mrs. Irene Edemaka, owner of Metroplaza Pharmacy, performing artist, Chris Curry, who has worked with many stars that range from Isaac Hayes, Dioone Warwick & the late Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations and is a columnist for SGIB (visit his website at www.soyouwanttobeastar.org); Councilwoman, Dorothy L. Goosby. Gerard, CEO of P.B.G.’s Productions, Editor-in Chief- of SGIB Magazine and creator of the mural; Rev. Edwina Greene




PRESS RELEASE
by Gerard

Metroplaza Pharmacy’s 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. Gobs from the Town of Hempstead. Mrs. Irene Edemaka, the owner of Metroplaza Pharmacy and the founder of the “Youth Scholarship Award Program” made it all happen. “I believe it is time that the business owners and the residents of Roosevelt and Uniondale did 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 Production’s/SGIB magazine by Ms. Kate Murray, Town Supervisor of Hempstead. Certificates of Recognition, along with special citations were awarded by Ms. Theresa E. Sanders, President and CEO of The Urban League of Long Island. You can see the Mural being displayed at the Metroplaza Pharmacy located at 330 Nassau Road in Roosevelt, NY, beginning on 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 McLeod, Event Coordinator at (631) 969-3676 or Ms. Arlene Margetson, Assistant Coordinator at (631) 643-2014 or you can visit our website at www.SGIBMagazine.com.
This event was sponsored in part by “Strong G Island Biz (SGIB) Magazine”, Long Island’s First Bilingual Urban Music Magazine-“The magazine that goes both ways. “We bring the world into our community and the community into our world.” 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.”



~~~Inscription on Mural~~~
Ms. Irene Edemeka’s, (Affectionately Know As Ms. Irene) "Community Youth Scholarship Program Awards", and owner of the Metroplaza Pharmacy, in Roosevelt, L. I., was held on February 13th and the 25th, at the African-American Museum in Hempstead, along with P.B.G’s Production’s/Photo’s by Gerard & Strong G Island Biz (SGIB) Magazine, owner Gerard McLeod, Coordinator & Creator of the Community Collage Mural. The purpose of this project was to instill pride, unity and togetherness by someone who knows the communities of Roosevelt and Uniondale, L.I., your family Pharmacist Ms. Irene. ” It Takes A Hold Village To Raise A Child” at this time we would like to thank the following people: First, those residents who provided your memories and posed to capture a moment in your life. We would like to say thank you. Sekhmet, Rev. Green, Ms. Arlene Margetson, Assistant Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Sanders President/CEO Urban League of Long Island, Inc. Ms. Kate Murray, Town Supervisor Hempstead -Town Hall, Councilwomen Ms. Dorothy L. Goosby, Town of Hempstead, Town Clerk Mark A. Bonilla, Ms. Clara Gillens’Eromosele Roosevelt “WEED & SEED” Coordinator, Ms. Sharon Kearse, Roosevelt Retirement Center, Anthony Neazer Allstate, Ms. Bertha Brinson of CNB, Ms. Carol A. Adams of CNB, Stanley Morgan, Ms. Clara Gillens’ Eromosele, Roosevelt WEED & SEED Coordinator, Ms. Sharon Kearse, Roosevelt Retirerment Center, Floral Designs by Ms. Liz, Rose Nail, Nassau Taxi, Min Park & Charles Aydelott of Hair Plus, David Braxton Program Coordinator Youth Program. Fifty-Five Plus Club Memorial Presbyterian Church President Elizabethann Watson, Hispanic Pentecostal Church of Hempstead Rev. Gliezer Reyes, Beryl Stone and last but not lease Ms.Joan McKay.
Performances by SGIB magazine’s Long Island Sounds review artist, Pascale and Chris Curry- columnist for SGIB magazine and CEO of and visit www.SoYouWantToBeAStar.org.
This event was sponsored in part by:
SGIB Long Island’s First Urban Bilingual Music Magazine,
The Magazine That Goes Both Ways...
“Brings the world into our community... and our community into the world”
Fearless People Records & Sir. Winston Realty of Bay Shore, DasDeep, WindMill Health Productions and Nottoc Communication Unlimited
Remember “Dreams” Are Nothing More Than Plans Awaiting Action.