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Butterfly Effect Project, reeling from racist attacks but determined to move forward, seeks support
In response to racist comments on social media and threatening phone calls, the Butterfly Effect Project is urging elected officials to make a public statement condemning these acts and is seeking support from the community for four areas of need.
Community News
How a journey through the south brought Black history to life for a group of young people
The trip back in time was a difficult and emotional journey for a local youth group that toured portions of the southeastern U.S. last month on a quest to understand what it was like to be a Black American in the eras of slavery and Jim Crow.
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Starting ‘courageous conversations’: The Butterfly Effect founder is publishing a book series she hopes will get people talking
Tijuana Fulford, founder of the Riverhead-based Butterfly Effect Project, is publishing a series of novellas to inspire 'courageous conversations' about difficult topics.
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Let’s Talk Race: Stereotypes
Tijuana Fulford and Ron Fisher of the Butterfly Effect Project discuss stereotypes in the third installment of Let's Talk Race, a live conversation.
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Butterfly Project’s second annual ‘Best Friends Ball’ set for March 24
More than 100 girls who belong to the Butterfly Effect Project will benefit from the proceeds of its second annual Best Friends Ball.
Community News
Butterfly Effect Project recognized by Rep. Zeldin in Washington
Rep. Lee Zeldin recognized the Riverhead-based nonprofit and its founder today on the floor of the House of Representatives.
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Job fair aimed to help people with criminal records planned by community group
The idea came to the organization’s newly hired outreach coordinator after a long day of knocking on doors and talking to people in Riverside and downtown Riverhead.
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Looking to build bridges on the wings of a butterfly: Community group hires founder of the Butterfly Effect Project
The Peconic River Community Development Alliance has hired Tijuana Fulford as its community outreach coordinator.
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Photos: Young ‘butterflies’ spread their wings at annual Butterfly Ball
Young butterflies learned to spread their wings Saturday at Riverhead's Senior and Human Resource Center during the Butterfly Ball, an annual bash hosted by...
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Giving thanks by helping others: Mattituck woman fills Thanksgiving food baskets for the needy
The one-woman effort of a 24-year-old Mattituck resident to provide Thanksgiving for local families in need.



































