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Caribbean American Community of Central Florida challenged to continue regional unity through arts and culture

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ommemorating this month of June as Caribbean American Heritage Month, the Caribbean American Heritage Committee of Central Florida kicked off the month-long activities with a Reception on Saturday, June 4th, at the Circa Restaurant in Winter Park.

Founding Father of the United States...

Alexander Hamilton, one of the most important Caribbean Americans in American History — See story on page 22 —

President Barack Obama, issued a Proclamation for Caribbean American Heritage Month expressing his good wishes for the people of the region. The Mayor of Orlando, Mayor Buddy Dyer, also sent good wishes in a Proclamation to the Caribbean people in Orlando.

The event recognized sponsors, donors and organizers who have pledged support for Caribbean Culture and Community in the area. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor of Orlando, the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Caribbean Passport Newspaper, Caribbean Airlines/Air Jamaica, Sea Freight, Laparkan, Amerijet, Caribbean Supercenter, Breakaway Moments, Life Worth Living Pharmacy, BFA Environmental, the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Property Appraiser’s Office, among others, were in attendance. Other dignitaries in attendance were the

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Caribbean Airlines, Air Jamaica deal finally signed

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ays before the deadline for a notice of closure of the largest aviation merger in the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines has finalised its acquisition of Air Jamaica.

The deal was made official at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Minister of Finance, Winston Dookeran, and Jamaica’s Finance Minister, Audley Shaw, signed the agreement which was witnessed by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan, and Works and Transport Minister, Jack Warner.

The Government of Jamaica will now have a sixteen percent stake in the Trinidadian airline and a member appointed to the Caribbean Airlines Board of Directors.

Jamaica’s Finance Minister the Honourable Audley Shaw indicated that the outgoing Chairman of Air Jamaica, the Honourable Dennis Lalor O.J., has been nominated by the Jamaican government as a candidate to be the Jamaican representative on the Caribbean Airlines board. Minister Shaw noted from all reports he had seen, Air Jamaica was being managed much better. He stated that he has also seen a significant improvement to the Air Jamaica operations in the past months which gives further encouragement that moving forward, the merger will be a success.

Chairman of Caribbean Airlines George M. Nicholas III remarked that the event marks a year of hard work since the initial commitment made on 30 April 2010. “We look forward to completing the transaction with the issuance of the shareholder’s certificates and to having the Honourable Mr. Lalor on the Caribbean Airlines Board. We have much to gain from his business acumen and his input into our operations.” The Caribbean Airlines Chairman added, “we want to officially welcome the Air Jamaica family to Caribbean Airlines and I am confident that we can realise the growth opportunities that are now present with us being ‘one Caribbean airline’. A truly Caribbean airline will now be of service to the Caribbean and its people.

Caribbean Airlines is getting ready to begin direct service between Orlando and Trinidad with ongoing service to Guyana and Grenada on July 5th.

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L I F E S T Y L E Hello Caribbean Family,

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his month we celebrate, as Caribbean American people, celebrating the impact that we have on the American community in which we live. The impact of the Caribbean American community is not new, over the years starting with the founding of the United States we have had a tremendous impact on the lives of North Americans.

Guenet Gittens-Roberts, Publisher/Editor

American racism and we’ve also come to learn from the American spirit that knows how to come together and to build engineering marvels like the Brooklyn Bridge.

But sometimes we hold back. We behave as if we are still guests and in a way we are. Many of us haven’t fully made the transition to becoming Caribbean-Americans. But many our children have. They were born here and we will have to give them the examples of how to live fearlessly as they become AmeriIn doing the research for this issue on Caribbean people in North cans. For believe me, they are quite different from us. Those America, I was surprised and thrilled at the impact that Carib- who have taken their children down to Jamaica know what bean-Americans have had on the fabric of this society. I’ve al- I’m talking about. Or maybe it’s just me alone “way out in the ways felt that part of the beauty of the Caribbean lies in our crowd again.” But one thing I’ve noticed is that my children, diversity...we grew up in a location where there is a mixture of when I’ve watched them interacting with the children in Jarace and religion that creates a true mixing pot that I think gives maica, seem to have acquired that strange American restlessus a different perspective about race and racial ness. This may be a good thing or it may be a bad thing. Who tolerance...something that I think the US is now learning. When knows? I only hope they have learned from me how to someI look at the list of Caribbean Americans, I’m astonished to find times relax and not fight certain un-winnable fights and to the amount of firsts that they achieved, you’ll notice that Malcolm save their energy for what truly matters. I hope they can learn X, Alexander Hamilton, Marcus Garvey, Shirley Chisolm, Gen- from these Caribbean-Americans that life should be lived feareral Colin Powell, Suzanne DePasse, Louis Farrakhan, Past editor lessly. All of these Caribbean Americans have shown by their of Essence Magazine, Susan B. Taylor and current Editor in Chief, lives that we can and do make a difference in the life and dreams of America, and if we hold back, it will not only be a Constance C.R. White, all leaders—are of Caribbean heritage. loss in our lives, but the lives of our families both here in I believe that we are different as a people because we are Car- America and in the Caribbean. “ ibbean American, some of us believe that we are Jamaican or Guyanese or wherever you might hail from...but I’m here to What I would like to share with you as we invite you to join us tell you that we’re different because of our Caribbean Ameri- this month to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month can experience, and we share more similarities than most of is that we are One Caribbean Family, and in the words of a very wise man that I heard recently talk about the Caribbean us realize.

Diaspora... “we want you, we want your children, we want In the words of the Caribbean Author, Geoffrey Phillips, “ We’ve your children’s children” please teach them about the Caribcome to America with values that have been untouched by bean and their rich Heritage.

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Dedicated Jamaican Pastor prepares to lead Mission Trip to her Homeland this Summer

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ocal Pastor Rosemarie Roth plans to lead an Outreach Parkway and opens to the public on Wednesdays 1-5 p.m.

Mission Trip to Jamaica this summer- July 23rd to Au- and by appointments. gust 7, 2011, with a vision to providing much-needed goods and services to Jamaicans in various parts of the island. Pastor Roth also works in conjunction with ACTS world relief and David Canther, which provides leadership in the training At the invitation of Glendevon New Testament Church of God of youth volunteers in community services. These volunteers in the Parish of St. James, Pastor Roth and her group intend provide “compassionate� service in areas of natural disasters, to provide training in community services, disaster prepared- search and rescue, clearing and feeding, and rebuilding. Along ness, and perform free weddings. They will provide educa- with other volunteers, Pastor Roth has organized trips to Haiti, tional materials for back-to school and items such as barbers’ Jamaica and the Philippines, and says her organization would equipment and household items to encourage the formation be willing to go to any country or island to which they are of small businesses. Donations of these and similar items are invited either by a local church or a civic organization. welcomed and are being accepted at the distribution center referenced below.

Pastor Roth is also associated with Cornerstone University of Florida, an institution providing education from a traffic school Locally Pastor Roth directs a distribution center where free to degree programs such as Associates through a Doctoral in groceries, free clothes, free weddings, counseling, housing re- such discipline as education, pastoral care and counseling ferrals, legal referrals and employment referrals are made among others. The President of the University is Dr. Ted Ridore, available to the community. Her long association with the who is from Haiti.

Haitian community has materialized into a distribution center at End Time Sabbath Worship Center. This location al- Anyone wishing to donate goods and /or services for the mislows local churches, missionaries and ministries to access sup- sion trip may contact Pastor Roth at 352-321-0932; more inplies for distribution to other parts of the Metro Orlando area formation about her work may also be obtained from the folwhere its services are needed. Other products like appliances lowing websites: and household items are available at a low cost to offset their expenses. This center is located at 2150 Brengle Avenue in www.alphapoint2.com Orlando, off Princeton between Mercy Drive and John Young www.actswr.org

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Karate - The Ultimate Discipline

By Darryl Williams

them. They include Ricky Jagnarain, Darwin John and me.

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arate was forged on the battlefields of Okinawa . It is a fighting art .... more so than a sport.

However, today it is one of the most popular sports in the World. It is practiced in more countries than Coca Cola is sold in.

In the following weeks I will be writing a series of articles on martial arts and general wellness. They will include history and tradition, training, fitness, sport, styles, and I will also be answering one question per week on a martial arts and fitness.

Content of my articles are based on my qualifications, training and research with over forty years experience...

The martial arts have been taught in West Indies since 1965. The pioneers include Carlton Hunte, David and Brian Chin Leung, Anthony and Stephen Parris, Frank and Charles Woon-A-Tai, Stephen Monasingh, Don Jacob, and Michael Jarrete. Today, there are over five hundred clubs teaching a variety of styles with as much differences both in technique and in tactics. However, each has valuable lessons to offer the student. In Central Florida we also have martial arts teachers who have migrated and brought their art with

The martial arts have come very far in the last sixty years. Major advances in training have led to the development of a better athlete. Martial arts are much safer today in practice. Many old training methods have given way to a more scientific approach.

Some of these old methods have proven to have a negative effect on the joints. Yet, some old masters are still reluctant to adapt these new approaches. With the introduction of protective equipment, the athlete can explore more skill and technique with confidence.

Although, not an Olympic sport (mainly due to politics), karate still commands a large following with over forty million world wide. Umbrella bodies are taking major steps in enhancing their programs. Gone are the days when having the black belt was the only ‘qualification’ required to teach martial arts. Today, coaching and officiating programs are strongly encouraged to increase the teaching level of the instructor. First Aid and CPR certification are now mandatory in many organizations.

Parents and adults can now feel much more confident that their teacher’s credentials are ‘beyond black belt’.

Darryl Williams is a 6th Degree Black Belt (WUKO certified Referee instructor and ASEP Bronze Level Instructor) Email -Bassai_1@yahoo.com Website www.bassaidjo.com

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Indian Arrival Message

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he Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Miami Florida would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean, to extend its congratulations to the East Indian Community of Central Florida and Sur Tarang, on its 11th Anniversary of Indian Arrival Day Celebrations.

proudly upon us for what we have all achieved thus far. Our ancestors will forever live on in our annual celebrations such as those hosted by Sur Tarang. We will be and continue to be, the torch bearers of our culture, our religion, our people.

Thank you to the East Indian Community and Sur Tarang for your commitment and dedication to making this Indian ArDespite the trials and tribulations faced as indentured labourers rival Day celebration such an auspicious occasion. it would never cease to amaze how far we have all come to making a valuable contribution to the world at large. Upon Kindest Regards further reflection of the 2011 theme “What They Were. What Dr. Anil Ramnanan We Are. What Will Be,” our forefathers shall certainly look Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Miami

Anniversary of the arrival of our East Indian ancestors

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t gives me great pleasure to stand here today in commemoration of this auspicious occasion; the 173rd anniversary of the arrival of our East Indian ancestors.

May 5th 1938 to May 30th 1945 marks the period in which East Indian immigrants were introduced to the western world and we stand here today to celebrate the birth of our East Indian Heritage in the Western Hemisphere. Our forefathers fled their British masters in search of a new life beyond limitless opportunities in an untold land.

The first recorded voyage of our ancestors was set out on ships known as the Hesperus and Whitby destined to Guyana on May 5th 1838 and on May 30th 1845 marked the arrival of the Fatal Razack which anchored itself on the shores of Trinidad.

We may oftentimes fail to recall that during the period 1838 and 1874 several West Indian colonies received indentured Indian immigrants. Therefore this auspicious day not only commemorates the arrival of East Indians to Trinidad but to our neighboring Caribbean and South American countries. This day was proclaimed a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago on May 30th 1994, therefore it is fitting for us to celebrate in union with our neighbors in Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, French Guiana, Belize, St. Kitts, St.Croix, Suriname and Nevis.

It must be noted that though the East Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago was blessed with this special day in which to celebrate, Indian Arrival Day extends beyond the East Indian community. I would like to celebrate this day as a day of “arrival” for all our ancestors whether from India, Africa, China and Syria as we all share in the success of our East Indian community as living examples of triumph in the face of challenges.

Our forefathers came from all corners of the world to make up the diversity of our Caribbean culture, our heritage that is uniquely West Indian.

The rich diversity of individuals who arrived on our shores makes up our “calalloo” country, our beloved land, Trinidad and Tobago. It is here where “every creed and race finds an equal place”

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- we are blessed with the freedom and democracy to harness and sustain our individual cultures, traditions and religions.

Voyagers who consisted of men, women and children, came to the West Indies as indentured labourers, which meant serving on the sugar cane plantations for minimal payments, rewards or incentives and sub-standard living. Though several immigrants returned to their homeland following the indentureship period, we are lucky to stand here today, to represent our community, our culture, our religion and most importantly our forefathers; for without their bravery, unwavering commitment, vision and resilience none of us will be here today.

The arrival of East Indian immigrants has forever changed the cultural, economic and social landscape of the Caribbean.

In so doing the Diaspora of India adopted the Caribbean as their new home, and they have contributed immensely towards forging a better life for us all.

From the deeply religious and spiritual, to the cultural art forms of music and the pioneering work in science, athletics, literature, politics and law the East Indian community in the Caribbean has continued to play a pivotal role in the development of not only the Caribbean but also the entire Western Hemisphere. Their fight for survival, perseverance and sterling performance in every field of human endeavor have contributed greatly towards building our nation and making Trinidad and Tobago proud all over the world today.

Let us continue to attain greater heights with our families, places of worship and social organizations as the essential foundation for our future. We will be and continue to be, the torch bearers of our culture, our religion, our people.

It is therefore my great pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago to the East Indian community of the State of Florida, our wider jurisdiction and our Caribbean and South American neighbors, on the celebration of the 173rd anniversary of the arrival of our East Indians ancestors to the new world and to congratulate them on the myriad ways in which their presence has enhanced all our lives.

May our ancestors continue to inspire all humankind to work for peace, mutual respect and camaraderie.

Top 10 Reasons to Use Social Media for Business

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new customers interested in your industry and increase your reputation as an expert in the field. It’s critical to post regularly if you want to increase your followers or fans and convert them to potential leads.

Generate Site Traffic: By updating regularly on sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn with posts that link back to your site, you can create additional traffic to your site.

Social media bookmarking tools like Digg, Stumbleupon and Slashdot can also generate additional traffic to your site if you create frequent articles and blog posts.

We’ve compiled ten of the most compelling reasons that you should consider using social media tools to promote your business.

7 Links for SEO: Many social media bookmarking sites use NOFOLLOW tags that limit the outbound link value of posts made on their sites. There are still many leading social 1 Brand Recognition: Using social media allows your company to reach the highest number of potential customers media sites that allow DOFOLLOW tags including Slashdot, possible. Getting your name out there is incredibly imporDigg, Furl, Mixx and FriendFeed. However, you can see tant - studies have suggested that customers need to hear a benefits from posting to social media bookmarking sites that use NOFOLLOW tags if people read your posts and company’s name at least seven times before they will gain link back to your Website. the trust and respect needed to become a customer.

2 Brand Monitoring: Having a social media presence allows 8 Increased Search Engine Rankings: Social media profiles you to better understand what current and potential cusfrequently rank highly with major search engines. Using tomers are saying about your product or services. Through brand names and keywords in your profiles can help you to generate traffic for your social media sites and company active social media monitoring, you have the opportunity homepage. to address negative comments and correct false or inaccurate information about your brand.

9 Integrated Social Media Results in Search Engines: Search 3 Be Forward-Thinking: Your target audience is becoming savengines like Google and Microsoft Bing are increasingly invier when it comes to the using social media sites in their terested in indexing and ranking posts and other information from social media sites. Videos from popular Internet daily lives. If you want to appear relevant and in-step with sites like YouTube can also be optimized for indexing by the latest advances in technology, your potential customers will want to see you on these sites as well. the major search engines.

4 Find New Customers Through Friends: You shouldn’t ne- 10 Niche Marketing: Social media allows you to reach very glect your personal social media accounts as potential avspecific subsets of individuals based on their personal prefenues to promote the activities of your business. Posting erences and interests. You can create social media strateregular updates relating to your business and activities can gies based on reaching individual interests or even create remind your friends of what your company does and either unique social media profiles to target these audiences. to use your services or refer one of their friends.

5 Find New Customers Through a Company Profile: Your com- Join us for our Strategies for using Social Media Seminar on pany profile is a great opportunity for you to post regular July 21st, 2011 at 3pm. Seminar Fee: $30.00 per person . updates on your activities, but also about important news and trends in your industry. This will catch the attention of RSVP: Tel: 407-421-8118. Web: www.ggrsocialmedia.eventbrite.com esearch published by analyst firm Access Markets International Partners shows that almost 70 percent of small and medium businesses actively use social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote their companies. But simply posting what your CEO had for lunch isn’t 6 going to do much to help move your business forward. Smart companies are tactically using social media tools to increase their exposure to potential customers.

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Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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o celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Governor Rick Scott signed a proclamation regarding Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

“Florida is enriched by the diversity of cultures and traditions represented by the residents of this great region. This diversity is part of what makes our state an ideal location for international business and trade.” Governor Scott said.

“I would like to express my appreciation for the contributions to Florida that are continually being made by the Asian American community.”

In addition, the Governor and First Lady Ann Scott hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion to honor the achievements and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.

As a token of appreciation, Dr. Joy Bruce, President of the Asian American Federation of Florida, presented the Governor with a framed Census Poster , showing portraits of local Asian leaders that make up the “new face” of Florida. The poster was signed by officers and members of the Federation that came from Jacksonville, Orlando, Palm Bay, Miami and other parts of the State to join the Governor’s reception.

The Governor Celebrated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a reception on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion.

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This Time Governor Scott Is Sued By the ACLU

By Roger Caldwell

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aking friends does not seem to be part of our governor’s agenda. Governor Rick Scott may be the most unpopular governor in the nation, and the most unliked in Florida’s history. In a recent poll, 57% of the residents in the state disapproved of the governor’s job performance.

Another line-item veto: Specialized health care for low-income migrant and seasonal farmworkers Reprinted from The Florida Independent

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he Apopka Family Health Center in Orange County was one of the many health care centers servicing at-risk women that received a line-item veto from the state budget last week. Apopka was denied half a million dollars, which would have been set aside to give specialized health care to atrisk migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the area.

Mark Dickinson, the CFO and interim CEO of Apopka’s health center, says the money Gov. Rick Scott vetoed was going to help the area’s “high population of migrant farmers.” He tells The Florida Independent that this mostly HisBased on our governor’s history with panic farm-working population is subject to high amounts the court system, he is very comfortable filing lawsuits, and of pollution and poisonous pesticides, which have contribhaving lawsuits filed against him. As the CEO of Columbia/ HCA Hospitals, his company paid the federal government $1.7 uted to poor health conditions. billion in fines. Since 2001, our governor has been involved with 10 more lawsuits and some were with Solantic, a com- He planned on launching outreach efforts to get many of these community members diagnosed and treated for a whole host pany that he has just sold. of conditions related to their work environment.

It should not come as a surprise that the Scott administration has had four lawsuits filed against them. Scott has a history of pushing According to a recent study from the University of Central the envelope, and he is always on the line between legal and ille- Florida’s College of Medicine, the community is facing varied gal. Because he is a billionaire, he has a tendency to challenge health problems, many of which are attributed to “chronic pesrules, and see what he can get away with. He can afford the best ticide exposure and insufficient pesticide safety training.” The lawyers and he is not afraid to spend his money. study (which Dickinson says his program sought to address, and As a result of his reckless behavior, there are three lawsuits in court. which you can read in full below) warned that the pesticides The first lawsuit was initiated by two legislators, who lost in the present “a highly prevalent problem that is related to both Florida Supreme Court, where chronic and acute conditions and generational adverse effects.” they challenged the governor’s authority to give back $2.4 bilDickinson says there is a high number of farmworkers in the lion for the high speed rail sysApopka area with Lupus and Dermatitis, both of which retem. There are still unresolved quire a specialist to treat. Presently, the center is only able to issues in this case, because durafford primary health care. ing Rick Scott lawyer’s argument, he used fraudulent numbers to prove his position.

The second lawsuit was filed by four groups of lawyers, who filed suit with Rosalie Whiley, a blind woman who was losing her benefits when Scott took over legislative constitutional authority for direct rulemaking.

With his actions, he is denying people their rights to receive their benefits that they deserve. Finally, the governor is being sued for the slow pace that he is moving to start redistricting of the new voting districts.

Now the American Civil Liberties Union is suing Rick Scott to stop random drug testing of state employees. This policy enacted by the governor shortly after taking office, and the ACLU argues that the new policy is a violation of the search and seizure law. Random drug testing was ruled unconstitutional in 2004, after the state tried to test Department of Juvenile Justice workers.

Scott was heard calling projects like this “special interest waste” in robo-calls funded by the Republican Party of Florida last week.

“We wanted to provide a higher level of care,” he says, adding that providing specialty care is difficult due to its high cost.

“A lot of people would have been helped by the money,” Dickinson says. “It would have been great to get that funding.”

Scott was heard calling projects like this “special interest waste” in robo-calls funded by the Republican Party of Florida last week.

Out of the 41 migrant and farm workers interviewed for UCF’s study, 25 were women.

The study found that “the most common complaint was coldlike symptoms, followed by gastritis and musculoskeletal problems.” About 80 percent of the Hispanic migrant workers were also found to be overweight or obese, with a high incidence of blood pressure. Yet many of them face an “inability to receive consistent, affordable care while being exposed to multiple occupational hazards” due to a number of factors. These factors include “language barriers, lack of health insurance, lack of transportation, fear of immigration policies, and low socioeconomic statuses.”

A federal judge ruled that random drug tests were unconstitutional, and to randomly test, there must be a “concrete risk of real harm.” The ACLU says that Scott’s policy violates the 4th amendment and will cost Florida taxpayers $3.5 million a year.

Nevertheless, Scott’s office is defending his order, which has not been implemented. “The Governor is confident the court will see that this policy makes sense and is legally sound. If it makes good business sense for private sector companies to drug test their employees, why wouldn’t it make good sense for the Dickinson says the center will continue to serve the community by providing primary health care services to these members. state?” said Scott’s spokeswomen Amy Graham.

Governor Scott is drawing a line in the sand and he is prepar- Apopka’s health center provides a long list of health services for ing to do battle. He has a history of lawsuits, and he now can women in the area. Dickinson says the center has a “very robust OBGYN presence” and receives Title X family planning funds. pay all his lawyer’s fees with Florida state taxpayer’s money.

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Caribbean-American Heritage Month Our Nation is linked to the Caribbean by our geography as well as our shared past and common aspirations. During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the diverse cultures and immeasurable contributions of all Americans who trace their heritage to the Caribbean.

Throughout our history, immigrants from Caribbean countries have come to our shores seeking better lives and opportunities. Others were brought against their will in the bonds of slavery. All have strived to ensure their children could achieve something greater and have preserved the promise of America for future generations.

During the month of June, we also honor the bonds of friendship between the United States and Caribbean countries.

This year’s devastating earthquake in Haiti has brought untold grief to the Haitian-American community, many who continue to mourn the loss of loved ones as they help rebuild their homeland. These families and individuals remain in our thoughts and prayers. The United States has proudly played a leading role in the international response to this crisis, which included vital contributions from countries throughout the Caribbean. As Haiti recovers, we will remain a steady and reliable partner.

This month, we celebrate the triumph of Caribbean Americans, a diverse community that encompasses many nationalities and languages. They have become leaders in every sector of American life while maintaining the varied traditions of their countries of origin. Caribbean Americans enrich our national character and strengthen the fabric of our culture, and we are proud they are part of the American family.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2010 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA

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Celebrating the Launch of Caribbean American Heritage Month this June

Caribbean American Heritage Month Calendar June 17th Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce Members the BBF 16th Annual Networking Event - Business in our Backyard is being held in June this year, and to mark Caribbean American Heritage Month we will have a Caribbean Chamber’s Business Zone at the event. Regular Booth Fees are $250.00 per table but Caribbean American Chamber Members get $100.00 off their booth fee.

Reserve your space today, if your membership is not updated then do it now so that you could take advantage of this opportunity and many others.

June 18th There will be a delegation from Grenada in Orlando on June 18, 2011, presenting the country’s proposed changes to the constitution. The event will take place at 6775 Stardust Lane, Orlando, Fl 32818 (off Hiawassee Road). The event will be 4pm-7pm. It is a free event. Everyone is invited from the wider Caribbean Community and members of the Caribbean Bar Association are especially invited to attend and participate in the Q&A. For more information call Rita Ahye: 407-299-8316, Glynn John: 407-580-9489 & John Munro: 407-492-9227 of GAECO. Terrance Wilson: 813-404-4896 of the Tampa group and Ronald Robinson: 386-793-1475 of the Palm Coast group.

June 19th CAHM Cricket at the Citrus Bowl – McCracken Field from 4:00pm to 10:00pm (Caribbean All Stars vs Asia) Food, drinks and Beer will be on sale.

June 25th Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival at Lake Eola.

For Vendor or Sponsor opportunities, please contact the numbers listed on the poster or Sam Roberts at 407-810-6435.

The CAHM Festival features a Taste of the Caribbean, Beers of the Caribbean, a Health Fair in and hours of entertainment starting from 10am to 8pm.

CAHM Festival Official After Party at Mela Room on Orange Blossom Trail, 9pm - 3am

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A few things that homeowners need to know and do to fight foreclosure

By Stacey D. Wilson

should explore other alternatives. If a homeowner decides that they cannot afford to keep a home, they should never take the hese days it is common to en- “do nothing” approach. Doing nothing allows the lender to reter any neighborhood and see ceive a foreclosure judgment against a homeowner. many homes that are vacant or being sold by the bank. This is Foreclosure judgments can be avoided if a homeowner commubecause there is a record number of nicates with the bank as well as the Court. Communication with homeowners falling victim to foreclo- the bank is to work out the modification of the loan, forbearance, sure. Foreclosure is the legal process short sale, deed in lieu, or other options available to homeowners. by which a lender can take back a Communication with the Court is for purposes of enforcing and property from a property owner. The defending your legal rights in connection with the foreclosure lawnumber of homes that have been suit that has been filed against you. A homeowner must respond foreclosed in the United States is in Court to the lawsuit by filing correspondence with the Clerk of alarming. In 2010 there were about Court. Merely contacting the bank after you are served with fore2.9 million foreclosure filings in the closure papers is not enough to protect your rights in the Court of United States. There were about 485,286 foreclosure filings in law. Homeowners are given 20 days to respond to a foreclosure complaint in Court before a default is entered against them. A Florida alone in 2010.

Default means that a homeowner loses the right to defend themThere are a few things that homeowners need to know and do if selves against the foreclosure in Court, which can lead to the house they intend to fight foreclosure. Homeowners need to examine being sold without the homeowner’s knowledge. their finances. Reviewing your financial situation is the first step in deciding which approach to take in the foreclosure process. Homeowners need to make sure that lenders and servicers of Those that are seeking to keep their home should figure out what loans are in compliance with all the consumer protection laws kind of mortgage payment they can afford. Modification pro- and Court procedures that lenders must abide by. If the Court grams such as the government’s Making Home Affordable Pro- is made aware of the lenders’ non-compliance with certain laws gram otherwise known as “HAMP”, take certain steps to modify and procedures it could result in dismissal of the foreclosure. mortgage payments so that they do not exceed 31% of the household income. If decreasing the interest on the loan as low as 2% Homeowners facing foreclosure need to realize that they have and extending the terms of the loan for as long as 40 years can rights and options. It is possible to fight a foreclosure. Comachieve the “31% goal”, then a homeowner may qualify for a munication with the Court and bank simultaneously is essenmodification under that particular program. A homeowner should tial to fighting any foreclosure. Seeking the guidance of a foredecide if a modification is in their best financial interest or if they closure defense attorney is also recommended.

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Immigration TALK!

Temporary Status for Haitians in US Extended

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram

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he United States rightfully gave Haitians in the U.S. temporary protected status after the devastating earthquake in Haiti in January 2010. The temporary protected status (TPS) was due to expire in July 2011. On May 19, 2011 the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the re-designation of Haiti for TPS and extended the country’s current TPS designation for 18 months – through January 22, 2013.

The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.† U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries), who are already in the United States.† The Secretary may designate a country for TPS due to the following temporary conditions in the country: ongoing armed conflict (such as civil war), an environmental disaster (such as earthquake or hurricane), and other extraordinary and temporary conditions.

informally announced that it was resuming deportations to Haiti in December and anticipated deporting approximately 700 Haitian criminals by year’s end.† Over 300 Haitians were quickly rounded up, transported to remote detention centers in Louisiana far from their attorneys and family members, and prepared for their removal.† Despite a raging cholera epidemic (especially in the detention centers where Haitian deportees are routinely held), over half a million Haitians living in displaced persons camps, and near total lack of jobs, the first planeload of 27 Haitians was sent on January 15, 2011.† Ten days later, Wildrick Guerrier—a lawful permanent resident who had lived in the U.S. for 17 years— died of cholera-like symptoms in a Haitian jail cell. ICE deported a second group of 19 Haitians on April 15. The U.S. should cease deportations to Haiti until post-quake conditions on the ground are more stable and less life-threatening.

Haitian Re-registration: Individuals who have already been granted TPS for Haiti must re-register starting May 23, 2011, and ending Aug. 22, 2011. Note, a new TPS application must be filed along with a request for renewal of the work authorization. A fee waiver may apply to applicable filing fees if the applicant meets the requirements.

Haitian First-time Application: The re-designation of Haiti allows additional Haitians (and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti) who have continuously resided in the United States since Jan. 12, 2011, to obtain TPS, During a country TPS designated period (such as Haiti), eligible provided they meet all other Haiti TPS eligibility criteria. individuals: are not removable from the United States, cannot Individuals who do not currently have TPS may apply from be detained by DHS, can obtain an employment authorization May 19, 2011, through Nov. 15, 2011. document (EAD), and may apply for travel authorization.

Although having TPS, by itself, does not lead to permanent You are not eligible for TPS if you have been convicted of any resident status (a green card), a TPS beneficiary may immigrate felony or two or more misdemeanors in the United States or permanently under another provision of law if qualified. were subject to one of the bars to asylum or subject to one of the criminal or security related grounds of inadmissibility for However, a controversy in U.S. policy exists as it applies to which a waiver is not available.

Haitian. Although the U.S. has granted TPS to Haitians in the U.S. and acknowledges the inhumane conditions in Haiti, the If you have questions about your eligibility for TPS, call our U.S. government still proceeds to deport Haitians to Haiti. ICE office at 407-292-7730 or 1-877-GAIL-LAW.

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Beware of Facebook Scams and Hacks

By Dahlia A. Hayles dahlia@darrplans.com/www.darrplans.com

they can cull pages for password hints, such as high school mascots, birthplaces or names of relatives and pets.

hether we live here or in the Caribbean, millions of us are using Social Media and especially Facebook.

Many are curious to know which Caribbean Islands lead the way in being most active in Social Media. One online source reveals that the Bahamas is in the lead, followed by Jamaica and then Trinidad and Tobago, which makes it evident that Facebook is used by many here and in the Caribbean. I know many people including myself who have reconnected with many friends from early primary school years on Facebook. So clearly, it is a way to keep up with friends old and new, share pictures, promote your business and also share lots of other information.

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IQ Quiz

Fake Friend Request

1. Be cautious what you share on Facebook.

2. Review the friend requests you have accepted in the past and prune your friend list.

3. Protect what you have by tweaking your Facebook privacy settings.

4. View your Facebook profile.

5. Monitor your identity.

6. Get a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, which offers the only free way to make sure your credit history is accurate.

It seems harmless but many users click on IQ Quiz advertisements and answer the simple questions. However, many will be scammed after entering a current phone number to look at the results only to be charged $10 or more weekly on their phone bill.

Clickjacking

According to mashable.com “If you see a link on Facebook about Southwest’s complimentary flights, for heaven’s sake, don’t click it.” The article talks about O’Reilly Media CEO Tim Scammers and hackers are constantly on the prowl, improv- O’Reilly who had also been scammed. Clickjacking occurs ing their strategies to take over computers, steal personal in- when Facebook users are enticed to copy and paste text into formation such as passwords, social security numbers and their browser bar. It also happens when one clicks on a link more. They are everywhere on the internet and in social me- because of an enticing too-good-to-be-true offer or an eye-catchdia and they collect information from thousands of scammed ing headline. After clicking, the computer is infected with the computers and sell to identity thieves. We hope that with all malicious code, the clickjackers can take control of personal the safeguards in place on Facebook , that we will not fall accounts, spam friends and further spread the scam. prey to scams. Here are a few of the scams and hacks that can be a nightmare.

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This is very common and personally, I do not accept friend requests from strangers because I have seen many that are not from real people. According to an article from msnbc.com, the best way for a hacker to attack Facebook users is through a friend request. It explains that criminals who send out friend requests en masse are bound to find many takers. The article goes on to say that, once hackers have achieved “friend status,” they instantly acquire numerous vectors for attack and

The Orlando Cultural Association, organizers of the Orlando Carnival would like to Thank all of the wonderful sponsors, volunteers and mas bands who came out to enjoy Orlando Carnival 2011. For more photos go to www.facebook.com/ orlandocarnival or www.orlandoculturalconnection.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Carnival 2012, Memorial Weekend.

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T&T Consul General Visits Orlando

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he Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago visited Orlando, FL June 3-5, 2011 for a scheduled Consulate Outreach Programme. Dr. Ramnanan met with the executive board members of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Central Florida (TTAC) on June 3, 2011 and on June 4, 2011 met with the Diaspora at a town hall meeting where discussions concentrated on cultural exchanges, Diaspora Relations, and database collection, as well as concerns of the nationals were personally addressed. In addition, detailed discussions on Trade and Investment were highly emphasized, where structures are being formulated to have the Consul General’s office as an arm of the TTAC regarding the Trinidad and Tobago Central Florida Chamber of Commerce, for which a framework is currently being drafted.

supporting staff members. From June 2-4, 2011, equipped with photography and scanning equipment, they provided on-thespot processing of the New Machine Readable Passport (MRP) applications. They were able to process a total of 80 MRP applications. There will be further discussions to implement a 1day return visit to Orlando to facilitate nationals who were unable to have the opportunity to process their applications as well as offer the processing of Passport Extension and Computerized Birth Certificate applications.

On June 5, 2011 the Consul General was present at the Sur Tarang Radio show’s 11th Annual Indian Arrival Day Celebrations held next to the Citrus Bowl on Church Street from 1pm7pm, where he was a guest speaker for the occasion. Dr. Ramnanan has agreed to be the featured speaker for the Accompanying the Consul General was the Consulate’s Immi- Trinbago Association’s Independence Ball being held on Augration team comprising of the Immigration Consul and 3 gust 27, 2011 in Central Florida.

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Spotlight on Takashi Damian Walker

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akashi Walker was born in St. Anns Bay, Jamaica and lived in Jamaica until 1992, when at the age of 10 he moved to French Lick Indiana. Takashi played football for the first time in the sixth grade and scored a 75 yard touchdown in his very first game on the opening kickoff. Walker broke all of the school records in tackles, yards rushing, and touchdowns while at Springs Valley Junior High.

After junior high school, Walker went back to Jamaica for a year and then went back to French Lick, to pick back up where he had left off. In high school, he started every game in his high school career for Springs Valley High. He scored a touchdown on the very first play of the game in his freshman year, when he returned the opening kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. While at Springs Valley, Walker broke every rushing record in the school’s history and still holds those records today. He received All-Conference twice, All- State twice, Sprint Factory Magazine All-American and played on the Southern Indiana All-Star team his senior year.

Walker was recruited by Michigan State, Michigan, Indiana State, Indiana, Kentucky, U. of Miami (FL), U. Miami (OH), Florida, UCF, Florida State, Purdue, Florida Atlantic, Louisville, Kansas, Army, Navy, Cincinnati, South Florida, New Mexico State, and Eastern Kentucky among others, however, due to NCCA regulations, with conflicts between living in Jamaica and America, he was not able to receive a scholarship right out of high school and had to take some additional classes to qualify, but then decided on Kentucky and then later transferred to Eastern Kentucky.

After College, Walker had a short invite with the Green Bay Packers before Playing in the AFL (Arena Football League) for three seasons 2007-2009. He played with the Green Bay Blizzard from 2007-2008) and the South Georgia Wildcats in 2009.

While playing in the AFL, Walker was the first player to ever win the MVP of a game award while playing on defense.

Walker is currently defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach for the Orlando Phantoms, who play in the UFF (United Football Federation). The Orlando Phantoms are a Minor league football team, who are currently holding an 8-0 record, and not only have the best defense in the league but also, one of the best defenses in Minor League football nationwide.

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Caribbean American Community of Central Florida challenged — Continued from page 1 — Consul General of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Anil Ramnanan, and the former US Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, Ambassador Harriett Elam-Thomas.

In addressing the gathering, the long line of speakers focused on the similar theme of the importance of maintaining unity among member groups in an effort to showcase the region and its people. Noting that although the countries may be separated by water, and share different ethnicities in some instances, the speakers emphasized that culturally, they are one vibrant region. They also spoke to the richness of the Caribbean Culture and Arts, and the importance of promoting these activities to bring people together. Among the countries represented at the event were Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Haiti, Guyana, and the Bahamas.

Throughout the month, there will be activities for everyone to enjoy. June 5th saw the celebration of Indian Arrival Day, and sports events such as Soccer Tournaments, Cricket Matches are also planned. All these activities will culminate with the Caribbean American Month Festival at Lake Eola on June 25th, where the supporting Caribbean American Organizations will come together to provide cultural entertainment that represent their various countries beginning at 10am and running until 8pm that evening.

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Jamaican Diaspora Convention set for Jamaica Grand, Ocho Rios

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epresentatives of the three regions of the Jamaican Diaspora in the US are attending a convention at the Jamaica Grand Resort in Ocho Rios, which runs from June 15th to June 17th, 2011.

The Diaspora Movement, which also includes Jamaican Nationals in Canada and the UK, is divided into three regions, North East, South East and the Midwest. Each region has Diaspora Representatives to an Advisory Board, from which delegates to the convention are selected.

According to Mr. Dennis Hall, President of the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida, the Diaspora Movement was formed to allow Jamaican Nationals residing in other countries to mobilize in order to contribute financially, educationally, and socially, as well as serve in an advisory capacity in areas such as business development within Jamaica. Mr. Hall, who recently attended a meeting in Fort Lauderdale with the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hon. Marlene Malahoo-Forte, said the Diaspora is not a political movement, but serves to advise the Jamaican Government on matters relating to Jamaicans living abroad, and also serves as representatives of Jamaica in the host countries.

He stated that recently there was some misunderstanding, as it was rumored that the Jamaican Government intended to select the Board members in the three regions, and hence the representatives to the convention. The Minister of State’s recent visits to New York and Fort Lauderdale was to set the record straight that the government had no such intention, he said. What the government proposed, he noted, was that the regions should have two representatives to each Advisory Board attend the convention. Upon review of their credentials, the Jamaican Government would then select the primary representative and the second would be an alternate. Mr. Hall stated that the Minister of State explained that the government wanted to have some input into the process as the Diaspora represents Jamaica overseas, but did not intend to politicize the movement.

Mr. Hall said the Minister of State’s explanation was well received, and many who had initially planned on boycotting the convention were now set to attend. The greater Orlando area falls within the South East Region, and the Advisory Board, headed by Attorney Marlon Hill, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale.

One finger kyaan’t ketch louse.

Meaning: People should cooperate.

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Alexander Hamilton, one of the most important Caribbean Americans in American History — Continued from page 1 —

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one of the Founding Fathers came from such unpromising origins: three years before the American Revolution, Hamilton was an illegitimate orphan working in the Virgin Islands as a merchant’s clerk. Few achieved as much as he did in such a compact career. Hamilton held his first important public office (Colonel on George Washington’s staff) when he was 20 years old, and retired from his last one (Inspector General of the Army) when he was 43. Hamilton’s youth was filled with trials. The future American was born on the British island of Nevis and raised on the island of St. Croix.

His father, James Hamilton, was Scottish; his mother, Rachel Faucett, was of partial French Huguenot descent. They were not married. Hamilton’s father, James later abandoned Rachel and their two sons, Rachel supported her family in St. Croix by keeping a small store, however, she contracted a severe fever and died when Hamilton was approximately 13 years old, leaving Hamilton effectively orphaned.

vessels are still referred to as “Cutters” today.

In January 1785, he attended the second meeting of the New York Manumission Society (NYMS). John Jay was president and Hamilton was secretary; he later became president. He was a member of the committee of the society, which put a bill through the New York Legislature banning the export of slaves from New York.

In 1801, Hamilton established a daily newspaper, the New York Evening Post, under editor William Coleman. It is now known as the New York Post.

Few people other than U.S. presidents are ever honored more than once on U.S. Postage, and Alexander Hamilton is one of them. The first postage stamp to honor Hamilton was issued by the U.S. Post Office in 1870. The portrayals on the 1870 and 1888 issues are from the same engraved die. Hamilton 1870 issue was the first U.S. Postage stamp to honor a Secretary of the Treasury.

Hamilton went out to work and there are questions about if he was born in 1777 but changed it to 1775 to make himself more employable as a 13 year old. He and his older brother James were adopted briefly by a cousin, Peter Lytton, but By the time of the American Civil War, Hamilton’s portrait when Lytton committed suicide, Hamilton was separated from began to appear on U.S. currency, including the $2, $5, $10, his brother. and $50 notes. His portrait currently appears on the modern $10 bill.

Hamilton was a clerk but remained an avid reader, developed an interest in writing, and began to long for a life outside of As we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Caribbean American the small island where he lived. He wrote an essay published Heritage Month, let us celebrate the achivements of Caribbean in the Royal Danish-American Gazette, which impressed com- people and their contribution to America and the American munity leaders, so much that they collected a fund to educate way of life. People like: the young Hamilton in the much larger American colonies.

There, in America, his life took a dramatic turn.

• Alexander Hamilton, the First Secretary of the Treasury • Sidney Poitier, first African-American actor to receive the Hamilton pursued twin careers, as a lawyer and a civic leader.

Academy Award for best actor, born in Miami while parents He argued cases that set historic precedents, and helped found visited from Bahamas.

New York’s first bank. Calling for a stronger, more responsible • Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman, first African American form of federal government, he was one of the leaders, along woman elected to Congress. with Washington and James Madison, in the fight for a new • Malcolm X, Black Muslim Minister and spokesman for the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, an impoverished immiNation of Islam. grant from the West Indies, rose, to become a framer of the • Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, founder of Chicago.

U.S. Constitution and an architect of America’s political • Marcus Garvey , Black Nationalist leader, born in Jamaica. economy. Hamilton overcame huge odds to make his mark in • Kelsey Grammer, Emmy-winning actor on the sitcom Frasier.

America leaving behind a legacy of ideas and institutions that • Oscar de la Renta, Fashion designer. have lasted for centuries.

• Stokley Carmichael, black power activist.

• James Weldon Johnson, Harlem Renaissance poet and author Some of the highlights of Alexander Hamilton’s life include: of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice, and Sing.”

In 1784, he founded the Bank of New York, now the oldest • Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the ongoing banking organization in the United States. first black United States Secretary of State.

• Juan Carlos Finlay, became famous for his work in identifyPresident George Washington appointed Hamilton as the first ing the mosquito as a carrier of the organism causing yelSecretary of the Treasury on September 11, 1789. low fever, now known as a disease vector.

• Constance Baker Motley, first black woman appointed to the Hamilton helped found the United States Mint; the first nafederal bench. tional bank; and an elaborate system of duties, tariffs, and • Earl Graves Sr., Publisher of Black Enterprise excises. In five years, the complete Hamiltonian program re- • Eric Holder, first African AmericanAttorney General of the US placed the chaotic financial system of the confederation era • Maritza (“Ritz”) Correia, the first Black United States swimwith a modern apparatus that gave the new government fimer to set an American and World swimming record. nancial stability, and gave investors sufficient confidence to • Rihanna has sold more than 20 million albums and 60 invest in government bonds. million singles making her one of the best selling artists of all time. She has achieved ten number-one singles on Hamilton developed a “System of Cutters”, forming the Revthe Billboard Hot 100 since first appearing on the chart enue Cutter Service, (later combined with other government on June 11, 2005, which is the most by any artist during entities to form the United States Coast Guard). Coast Guard that time span.

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