Celebrating diversity at local level

To the editor:

(re: “Gibson fetes Black business owners,” Feb. 16)

We thank the honorable borough president, Vanessa Gibson, for the support of those local business honored during Black History Month in the Bronx. They include: Jerry’s Barbershop, The Gummybear Foundation, One Yoga For All, Clarity and Wellness, Kinsadelic Physical Therapy, Lloyd’s Carrot Cake, and Ground Up Coffee Club.

Additionally there is a short video produced by local not for profit The 4Bronx Project that organized the event — in conjunction with the Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corp. — that showcases the local business, which you can find at a link to the video can be found at tinyurl.com/4BronxProject.

The 4Bronx Project was founded by Laura Levine-Pinedo in part to promote deep community diversity, and we thank her for her vision and helping the community.  Black-owned businesses need more exposure and the recognition they deserve.

Coin Theory Media produced this piece, alongside The 4Bronx Project. Vega Montanez is the owner of Coin Theory. Steve Padernacht, from The Padernacht Real Estate Team, helped produce this video as well.

A diverse and robust civil society is a way forward for our society.

Thank you for covering this important event for our local Black-owned businesses, and the work of The 4Bronx Project. More can be found at 505Bx.org/4bronx.html.

We encourage those interested to reach out and help collaboratively build the future that represents our values: freedom, justice and equality. We aim to celebrate diversity and create a more inclusive community for all.

Ian Christner