Happy Mother’s Day!

The modern version of Mother’s Day in May was started in the United States in the early 1900s, according to research.

The original impetus behind the day was the work of Anna Jarvis, who had the idea of a day for honoring mothers after her own mother died in 1905. The first day was organized in 1907 as a worship gathering at an Episcopal church in West Virginia. Later, Jarvis becomes a bit upset by the commercialization of the holiday.

May 11, 2024, is national Mother’s Day, a wholehearted celebration honoring the extraordinary power of women who share love. Matriarchs across the boroughs will be greatly admired on this special day with special gifts and be entertained at several events across the boroughs.

May 4:

Starting on May 4, Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, in partnership with JC Penny, African Pride, and AGAPE, and special thanks to Millennium Development Rainbow Shops, will host a Pre-Mother’s Day clothing giveaway for women and children (while supplies last) at the 19th Senate District Office, 1222 E 96th Street, in Canarsie Brooklyn from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact Sen. Persaud’s office. Phone 718-649-7653.Email: persaud@nysenate.gov.

May 10:

Comedian Tiffany Haddish will perform at the Apollo, Harlem, NY, on May 10, from 8 p.m. Click https://www.soawfestival.com

May 11:

Strength of a Woman Summit and Festival will be held on May 11, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., at the Class House New York, NY. Visit https://www.soawfestival.com

A Mother’s Day Dinner cruise will celebrate mothers on May 11, at Event Cruises NYC 299 South Street, New York, NY, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Call – 917-671-9710.

Mother’s Day Carnegie Hall Presents, Musical Explorers Family Concert, on May 11, from 12 p.m., in Zakel Hall. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Family-Events#upcoming

Liberty Cruise NY, will celebrate mothers on a two-hour cruise, featuring a three-course, chef-prepared plated brunch on May 11 & 12 from 12 – 3 p.m. Visit

https://libertycruise.nyc/events/premier-mothers-day-brunch-cruise-nyc

Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, and others will perform at the Barclay Center Arena, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, on May 11. Visit https://www.soawfestival.com

Mother’s Day Made in NYC Week pop-up will be held on May 11-12 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Empire Stores, 55 Water Street, Brooklyn. Visit https://fadmarket.co/mothers-day-minyc-week

Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise, will set sail on May 11, from Pier 40, 393 West Street New York, NY, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Visit https://eventcruisesnyc.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-cruise-nyc

May 12:

Guyanese-owned Bleu Fin Bar & Grill celebrates Mother’s Day on Sunday May 12 at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Pre-Fixe menu brunch will include appetizers, entrée, and dessert. Owner, Hollis Barclay is also celebrating the opening of the eatery’s new space, located at 1487 Broadway Brooklyn, 11221. R.S.V.P: 347-351-5275.

Mommy and Me Mother’s Day Brunch will be held on May 12, 12 p.m., and May 13 at 11 a.m. at Parkway Studios, 1762 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mommy-me-mothers-day-brunch-tickets-877526303797

Quintet of the Americans, a Queens-based woodwind quintet, presents a Mother’s Day celebration with select works by women composers. Pieces will include On Seven-Star-Shoes by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe, Caprice for Woodwind Quintet by New Yorker Peri Mauer, Five Frogs by Jenni Brandon, and others. The event will be held on May 12, in the Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, all day.

Go to: https://queensbp.org/event/mothers-day-music-in-the-garden-quintet-of-the-americas/?instance_id=2255