BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA, February 21, 2024 /
EINPresswire.com / –This Friday, February 23 at 4pm ET, Brooklyn Borough President AntonioReynoso will officially designate August 16th as “Maino Day” in honor of thelocal rapper and community advocate, Jermaine Coleman,
knownprofessionally as Maino 1. In a proclamation to be presented at BrooklynBorough Hall rotunda, the date will recognize Maino’s contributions to hiscommunity and hip-hop culture.
Please note that this event will be closed to the public. Press must RSVP forentrance.
Event Highlights
Presentation of Proclamation: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynosowill award a proclamation to Maino for his outstanding service and influencewithin the community, signifying the creation of “Maino Day.”
Day of Service for Youth: A special day of service is set to launch, aiming tofuel a passion for community and public service among the youth. Thisinitiative underscores a commitment to fostering a spirit of enterprise andinspiration in the next generation.
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 23rd
Time: 4 PM
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.Please enter through the Adams St. entrance.
To Attend: Please note that this event will be closed to the public. Press mustRSVP for entrance.
“Hip-hop is more than a genre – it’s a way of healing, growing, and givingback to the neighborhoods that made us,” said Brooklyn Borough PresidentAntonio Reynoso. “All over Brooklyn and beyond, Maino is recognized as aninspiration because he proves the power of hip-hop to bring us togetherthrough good times and bad. Maino Day will serve as a celebration of hislegacy and a reminder to Brooklynites to never give up and never forget tospread love.”
Speaker Profiles
Antonio Reynoso is Brooklyn’s 20th Borough President. Born and raised inLos Sures, Williamsburg, Borough President Reynoso is the youngestBorough President elected to a four-year term, the first Latino to hold the office in the borough, and the first Dominican to be elected as aBorough President in NYC. Borough President Reynoso previously served as Council Member for the 34th Council District, representingportions of Bushwick and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, and Ridgewood in Queens. He is a notable advocate for environmental justice,reforming the criminal legal system, and closing the Rikers jail complex.
Jermaine Coleman (Maino) is a recipient of various music accolades and his influence extends beyond the sphere of hip-hop through hisactivism. His initiatives champion youth empowerment and showcase his dedication to his Brooklyn roots.