Kangela Moore
"We deserve a park not a jungle."
Background:
Born and raised in Brooklyn, and long-time resident of Queens, Kangela is passionate about strengthening her community, keeping it safe, and ensuring her neighbors are informed on the issues that impact them. When a woman was assaulted in the 90-acre Brookville Park, Kangela sprung into action. For more than 14 years, she has advocated and organized to keep the park “green, clean, and safe.”
Superpowers:
Advocacy, Building Relationships, Organizing, Public Service, and Volunteering
Notable Accomplishments:
- Organized community members by going door-to-door to hold a demonstration at the Board of Education District Office
- Served as President of her children's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and supported the School Leadership Team (SLT)
- She ultimately served on the Chancellor's Parent Advisory Board and gave voice to end the inequalities that exist in schools of Brown and Black children
- Hosted several events to foster positive relationships within the community such as car seat and diaper giveaways, art workshops, and a Father’s Day barbecue
- Founded the Friends of Brookville Park group to demand a safer park for the community. As part of her advocacy, she hosted events, organized residents, took and sent photos of the park to show it had been neglected, and hosted three walk-throughs with the Parks Department including two with the Queens Parks Commissioner. As a result, the Parks Department began working to improve the safety of Brookville Park. She continues this advocacy today.
