Founder of @GreenBxMachine. #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author. Award-Winning Innovator & Educator. Urban Farmer. Keynote Speaker.

Joined September 2016
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Today, I had the honor of distributing @CUNY welcome letters to @NYCSchool seniors with @ChancellorCUNY. We're sending a powerful message to our graduating seniors: there's a place for you at our city's renowned public university!
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So how do we get @greenBXmachine grow stations & #healthyfood curriculum to take root across @nycHealthy / partnering with local schools across the city?!? @StephenRitz @LizetteRitz this is right in your wheelhouse.
11 Oct 2024
It can be tough to make permanent changes to your eating habits. Trying to plan healthy, complete meals but not sure where to start? Use this formula ⬇️ For recipes and food assistance, visit nyc.gov/nutrition
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#YOUbelonghere is #Merch on a freaking #MISSION! Take a stand to promote a #senseofbelonging & #Kindness for ALL students, teachers, & families! It starts today & it starts with us! #worldkindnessday #trauma #antibullyingmonth #DontTalkAboutItBEaboutIT theunorthodoxprincipal.com/y…
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Shout out to D9’s very own Principal Penn & all the other incredible Principal leaders
Announcing the 2024-25 Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship Cohort! We're thrilled to welcome these visionary leaders who will embark on a journey of leadership, innovation, and collaboration, continuing to make a profound impact in their schools & communities.
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Hello October ! October is a month of special significance for the Green Sheikh, bringing with it reflection, renewal, and personal growth. With his birthday on October 10th, this period often marks the start of a fresh chapter in his journey, perfectly aligned with the changing autumn season—a time that symbolizes transformation and the harvesting of efforts nurtured throughout the year. For someone as deeply connected to nature as the Green Sheikh, the cooler temperatures and vibrant landscapes of October create an ideal setting for outdoor activities and a deeper focus on his environmental advocacy. It’s a time when he reconnects with nature’s rhythms and encourages others to embrace sustainable living and positive leadership. “Hello October” also represents new beginnings and opportunities, making this month even more meaningful. To honor his contributions globally, the idea of a “Green Sheikh Day” October 10th in Canada would celebrate his environmental and social work. This day could feature community events, sustainability workshops, and nature preservation efforts, all embodying his dedication to environmental stewardship. In essence, October is not just a personal milestone but a celebration of the Green Sheikh’s ongoing legacy. It serves as a time to inspire others to take action, connect with nature, and embrace the power of transformation. #GreenSheikh #الشيخ_الأخضر Photographer: João Carlos Costa
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Happy 100th birthday, President Carter! Thank you for your friendship, your fundamental decency, and your incredible acts of service through the @CarterCenter. Michelle and I are grateful for all you’ve done for this country.
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Long overdue!!!
USDA compensates Black & minority farmers with $2 billion theafricandream.net/usda-com…
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“They made us many promises, more than I can remember, but they kept only one; they promised to take our land, and they did.” ~ Chief Redcloud, Maȟpíya Lúta, (1822-1909), Oglala Lakota Teton,
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“When we love an animal as our family — we begin to understand animals are our family.” ~ A. D. Williams,
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Read Aloud day at PS199 today with parents, Principal Quezada and the Superintendent #ComeHometoDistrict9
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Can’t wait to connect. Sending love
Heading to the Youth Summit in Portugal on September 27-28, 2024. I’ve set aside my responsibilities to share my vision with the next generation, believing they can surpass us and achieve even greater things.
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Thinking of joining the trade floor at the NYS #FarmtoSchool Summit? Don’t delay! Registration closes Friday, 9/20. Register here: bit.ly/4cSKOgx The trade floor will be a chance to promote your farm to school product or service to the over 200 Summit attendees!
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"I am poor and naked, but I am the chief of the nation. We do not want riches, but we want to train our children right. Riches will do us no good. We could not take them with us to the other world. We do not want riches. We want peace and love." ~ Chief Red Cloud, Maȟpíya Lúta; Oglala Lakota (1822-1909) maternal great grandfather x5, 🦬...
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“Not now Jenny, I’m working” 😂 x.com/buitengebieden/status/…
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4 Aug 2024
Passing on traditions! So cute! 😂

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RT @TheRickyDavila: As Former President Jimmy Carter approaches 100 years old, he told his family this week that his goal is to “make it to…
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Can we all just live in liberation as flowers in the garden please?
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“Your energy introduces you even before you speak.” ~ Unknown,
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Save the date! My Annual Back to School Fair will be at St. James Park on Thursday August 15th at 2PM. Start the new school year off right with free backpacks and valuable resources for the entire family! I’ll also be hosting pop-up events around the district, stay tuned!
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“When the grandmothers speak, the earth will be healed.” ~ Hopi,
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