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Ghanaian Brooklyn Ambassador Jerry Kwabena Adinkra together with some eighty people have been honored in Brooklyn in the USA by Borough President Eric Adams in their fight against the deadly Coronavirus.

They were presented with certificates and were described as “heroes” for their immense contribution in the early stage of the outbreak to help curb the situation.

Jerry Kwabena Adinkra with his group, Ghanaian/African Heritage Affairs Committee embarked on ‘wear your mask campaign’ and distributed over thousands of masks to some selected areas.

Speaking at the ceremony, Brooklyn Borough President Adams said, "I am very -proud to recognize the contributions of these heroes, whose generous efforts directly contributed to the safety and well-being of Brooklyn's residents and institutions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,"

"At a time when so many are intent on dividing us, these people show us the power of unity, especially when navigating periods of crisis." He added

Other recipients below
 
· Randy Peers: The president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, who launched the Brooklyn Recovery Fund.

· Ghanaian - American heritage Committee of Brooklyn NY, distribution of mask, PPE’S, door to door wear mask campaign, giving foodstuffs,

· Javier Muñoz: A Broadway star from "Hamilton" and Brooklyn native who started an initiative called Broadway Relief Project, which gathered out-of-work costume and set designers to manufacture personal protective equipment.

· Chilis On Wheels: Delivers healthy plant-based groceries to those in need.

· Association of Nigerian Physicians: Helped with pro-government testing with patients mostly new to the United States.

· Federation of Indian Associations: Distributed more than 3,000 meals to first responders and 1,000 face shields made by children.

· Flatbush Food Coop: Provided healthy food and safety needs.

· IQRA Mosque: Did more than 150 burials in a five-week period, including retrieving bodies from homes and hospitals and reciting prayers.

· Just A Kid With A Dream Foundation: Held online women's empowerment events providing diapers, baby supplies wipes, and books to those in need.

· Winnie Greco: Helped gathers more than 176,000 masks, 24,000 gloves, 943 sets of protective clothing and more for Brooklyn.

·  Muslims Giving Back: Provided free halal food to insecure and homeless members of the community.

·  Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District: Provided food and essentials to NYCHA residents.

·  Prospect Cleaning Services: Hired more than 50 people who were recently laid off to help with cleaning for the MTA.

· Foodtown: One of the first to offer express lanes for first responders.

· Yemeni Women's Association: All-volunteer effort to help translate pertinent information from English to Arabic.

· Leah Pavlov: A 12-year-old girl who used her own money to pack lunches for health care workers.