Stratford Community Services, Inc.; NYC LGBTQS Chamber of Commerce and 1471-73 Watson Avenue Resident Council co-hosted the 25th annual SCS Back2School Jam Block Party on Saturday, August 24 at 1471 Watson Avenue.
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Josephine Luna-Turpin (r) graciously accepted her Certificate of Recognition from Rev. Carmen Hernandez, NYC LGBTQS Chamber president and founder.
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Lil Lex (front, c) was honored with a Certificate of Recognition.
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Senator Luis Sepulveda met with Maribel (l) and Mary during the festivities.
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