KISHA KATOLIKE “ZOJA E SHKODRËS” JU FTON NË DITËN E TRADITËS SHQIPTARE

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I nderuar Ekrem Bardha, të nderuar klerikë, të nderuar bashkatdhetarë,

Ekrem Bardha has been a leader of the Albanian-American community in the United States for more than 60 years. He came to this country with nothing – after escaping communism in Albania. He worked hard and became a successful businessman in America. Ekrem never forgot where he came from and used his success to champion the Albanian cause here in America and throughout the world. He helped Albanian democracy. He contributed to the freedom and independence of Kosova. And he worked very hard to support the human rights and political rights for Albanians in Macedonia, Montenegro, Presheva Valley and Chameria.

Ekrem is a true Albanian patriot. I had the pleasure of working together with him to help the Albanian nation for over 40 years. We worked very closely with the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Senate, the State Department, and the White House in Washington for the Albanian cause. In 1991, I founded Illyria newspaper, which became an important voice for us, the Albanian-American community here in the United States – for the Albanian cause. In 1998, Ekrem took over Illyria and continued our work through the war in Kosova in 1998-1999 and beyond. Our work paid off.

Today Kosova is free and independent. Albania, Montenegro, and Macedonia are members of NATO.

Life is better for the Albanians in the Balkans today because of of the work and the efforts of the Albanian-American community in the United States.

I commend him for writing this book so that future generations will know what our community has done in those important years for the Albanian nation.

My dear friend, congratulations on your wonderful life journey – a great example of the American Dream!

God bless you and your family! God bless America and God bless the Albanian nation!

Përurimi i veprave : “Kush na mallkoi…?!” & “Pikëllim dhe shpresë”

Autore: Age Ivezaj (Gjokaj)

PROGRAMI:

Fjalë përshëndetëse – Kryetari i Bashkisë së Garfild-it, z. Everet E. Garnto Jr.

Fjalë përshëndetëse –Themeluesit dhe drejtuesit e Aleancës Shqiptare të Nju Xhersit

“Vështrim i thelluar mbi romanin “Kush na mallkoi?!” – Dr. Yllka Filipi, kryetare e SHSHSHA-së, shkrimtare dhe studiuese

“Saga e malësorëve në një roman” dhe “Një buqetë lulesh plot mall dhe atdhedashuri” – Dr. Bexhet Asani, shkrimtar dhe studiues

“Letërsia si mision” – Arjeta Kotrri (Ferlushkaj), studiuese

“Vështrim kritik mbi përmbledhjen poetike “Pikëllim dhe shpresë” të Age Ivezaj” – Dr. Besim Muhadri, shkrimtar dhe studiues

“Narracion i pikëllueshëm për fatin e keq në dashuri dhe emigracionin apo murtaja e bardhë për shqiptarët”, – Mëhill Velaj, shkrimtar

Fjala përshendetëse e autores, Age Ivezaj Gjokaj

Cocktail

*Me praninë e veçantë të gazetarit dhe analistit, Denion Ndrenika që mundëson lidhjen direkte me Shqipërinë, në kohë reale gjatë aktivitetit.

Garfild, Nju Xhersi

(Garfield, New Jersey)

Më 24 maj 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable day of culture, music, and community!

Date: Sunday, June 1

Time: 10AM – 6PM

Location: Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island, NY

Live Music Entertainment from incredible performers including:

VESEL PELINKU, AGRON MAQELLARA, VALDET LUKA, HAJRO CEKA, SEAD ASLLANI, GRETA TAFA, ILSI ADEMI, ELONA LEKA, BESIM MURIQI, ARGJEND LLOGA, AMIR PELINKU, LYDI BOLI, BUKI SAXOPHONE, SAMMY CEKA, DJ JASHO, MIRSAD GJINAJ SOUNDSYSTEM

Family Fun & Activities:

• Soccer Tournament

• Volleyball Games

• Face Painting

• Balloon Maker

• LA360 Photobooth

All are welcome! Bring your family, your friends, and your flag — let’s celebrate Albanian pride together!

#AlbanianPicnic2025#StatenIslandEvents#AlbanianCommunity#WolfePondPark#FamilyFunDay#AlbanianPride#LiveMusic#CommunityCelebration

AAMS/

We’re excited to announce that the Albanian American Medical Society, in collaboration with SAPS and Building Bridges, is hosting the second annual “Navigating the Medical School Application Process: Insights from Current Medical Students”!

Join us as an incredible panel of current medical students and residents—from diverse backgrounds and medical schools—share their unique journeys, challenges, and advice. From personal stories to practical application tips and an interactive Q&A, this session is designed to be informative, inspiring, and relatable.

Whether you’re just beginning your pre-med path or putting the final touches on your application, this is a can’t-miss opportunity to gain valuable insight and guidance from those who’ve successfully navigated the process.

Saturday, June 1st� 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST� Register Here or Use Link in Bio: https://forms.gle/NLg18L5vxZZaT9Ea6

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your journey to becoming a physician!