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From no house in Jamaica to the White House
M
ichael Blake is the first African American White House Outreach Director for the first African-American President of the United States...and he’s 28 years young. Michael’s parents are from Jamaica and he was born in the Bronx, NY...he is now the Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
Our Condolences go out . . . . . . to the Congregation of New Destiny Christian Center on the Death of their Pastor.
Michael Blake speaking to a crowd about the administration’s new program and policies.
In his own words, Blake says, “I’m a skinny kid from The Bronx, whose family went from no house in Jamaica to The White House in D.C.” He worked hard to get where he is today, and now that he’s there, he’s not being selfish with his blessings, at all. Blake visited Orlando and was hosted by The African American Chamber of Commerce — Continued on page 8 —
The body of Zachery Tims, 42, the senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, was discovered in his 37thfloor room of the W Hotel on Broadway about 6 : 0 0 p . m . o n F r i d a y, A u gust 12th. Tims led one of the largest congregations in Cen-tral Florida and his impact has been felt throughout the Caribbean American Community. “He’s going to be missed,” was the sentiment voiced by many in the Caribbean Community who are grieving the loss of their pastor.
— Continued on page 8 — Photo Courtesy of Erica Crawford of Crawford Designs & Promotions.
Michael Blake and some members of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida at the Jamaican Independence Ball.
Melbourne, Saturday, August 27th - Melbourne Auditorium Orlando, Sunday, August 28th - Wekiva High School
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