PEEKSKILL, NY: The Paramount Center for the Arts is the site of photography exhibition entitled "The Peekskill Diversity Project" by South African born artist, designer, photographer and educator, Raeford Dwyer. Raeford is assisted in his work by his partner, Vanessa Tricoche, MA, and Education Specialist and Social Emotional Trainer.

The Peekskill Diversity Project (PDP) is an New York-based community educational institution teaching diversity, peace building and conflict resolution skills to youth and adults. PDF establishes safe and common ways to deal with conflicts and differences, recognizing that we need "a local holistic approach" to teaching about diversity."

Metropolitan Mykhayil attended the opening reception for the photography exhibit on September 17. He is pictured here with Raeford and Vanessa in the Paramount Theatre. More information about Raeford Dwyer, the Peekskill Diversity Project and his other work can be found at www.raeford.net