Sights and Artifacts at the Gibraltar Museum

Between 2013 and 2016, Derek Bryson Park, PhD, served as a managing director of Forefront Wealth Management, a money management firm based in New York, NY. Prior to his stint at Forefront, Park gained extensive experience working for Mahler and Emerson, Inc., and Lehman Brothers. Outside of work, Derek Bryson Park enjoys traveling abroad, and has been to more than 50 international destinations, including Gibraltar.

Located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a small British overseas territory that covers an area of only 6.8 square kilometers. As a tourist destination, Gibraltar is known for its natural beauty as well as landmarks such as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve and St. Michael's Cave. In addition, Gibraltar houses historical treasures in the Gibraltar Museum, located on Bomb House Lane. 

The Gibraltar Museum reveals the island's long history, from prehistoric Gibraltar to the Great Siege of the 18th century. Significant artifacts include 14th-century Islamic baths and a 7th-century BCE Egyptian mummy found washed up on the island's bay in the 19th century.

NYC Commission on Human Rights Ensures Equal Access for PWDs

A recipient of a PhD in international and developmental administration from New York University, Derek Bryson Park has had an extensive career as an executive for companies such as Lehman Brothers and Forefront Wealth Management. Between 2002 and 2014, Derek Bryson Park served as the commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights in New York, NY.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights serves as the executive arm that enforces the NYC Human Rights Law, considered to be one of the most comprehensive civil rights laws in the entire country. In fulfilling its mission, the commission ensures that discrimination based on race, color, religion, or gender shall not be permitted in employment, housing, or public accommodations.

One aspect of the commission's anti-discrimination campaign is ensuring equal access to public facilities among people with disabilities (PWDs). The commission works with housing providers, small enterprises, and employers to ensure that they will provide enough accommodation for PWDs in order to avoid discrimination. Examples of such accommodations include the building of ramps, enhancing bathroom accessibility, and permitting service animals.