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Butterfly Effect Project, reeling from racist attacks but determined to move forward, seeks support

by Mar 17, 2025
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.

How a journey through the south brought Black history to life for a group of young people

by Sep 25, 2024
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.

Starting ‘courageous conversations’: The Butterfly Effect founder is publishing a book series she hopes will get people talking

by Apr 24, 2022
Tijuana Fulford, founder of the Riverhead-based Butterfly Effect Project, is publishing a series of novellas to inspire 'courageous conversations' about difficult topics.

Let’s Talk Race: Stereotypes

by Jun 11, 2020
Tijuana Fulford and Ron Fisher of the Butterfly Effect Project discuss stereotypes in the third installment of Let's Talk Race, a live conversation.

Butterfly Project’s second annual ‘Best Friends Ball’ set for March 24

by Mar 15, 2018
More than 100 girls who belong to the Butterfly Effect Project will benefit from the proceeds of its second annual Best Friends Ball.

Butterfly Effect Project recognized by Rep. Zeldin in Washington

by Feb 8, 2018
Rep. Lee Zeldin recognized the Riverhead-based nonprofit and its founder today on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Job fair aimed to help people with criminal records planned by community group

by Jun 27, 2017
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.

Looking to build bridges on the wings of a butterfly: Community group hires founder of the Butterfly Effect Project

by Jun 9, 2017
The Peconic River Community Development Alliance has hired Tijuana Fulford as its community outreach coordinator.

Photos: Young ‘butterflies’ spread their wings at annual Butterfly Ball

by Apr 22, 2017
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...

Giving thanks by helping others: Mattituck woman fills Thanksgiving food baskets for the needy

by Nov 23, 2015
The one-woman effort of a 24-year-old Mattituck resident to provide Thanksgiving for local families in need.