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Susan Taylor, Key Note Speaker at the Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. Corporate Meeting and Luncheon ith the theme of Embracing Diversity . . . Empowering People the Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) held their 2014 Annual Corporate Meeting and Luncheon at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This year’s meeting marked 46 years of the Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. providing services to socially and economically disadvantaged children and families throughout the State of Florida. Over 400 Corporate partners, Board members, and guests attended ALPI’s largest annual event.
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U.S. Postage Stamp Honors Caribbean-American Shirley Chisholm he U.S. Postal Service paid tribute during Black History Month to pioneering Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm with the issuance of a limited-edition 37th Black Heritage Forever Stamp during a special ceremony at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Brooklyn, NY. “Shirley Chisholm was a courageous and pioneering woman whose legacy lives on with the issuance of this special stamp,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman. “We are proud to honor this great American who shattered barriers of race and gender. Shirley Chisholm fought for the rights of women and the poor as a
true champion for justice and equality for all.” The Shirley Chisholm stamp was designed by art director Ethel Kessler and features a color portrait of Chisholm by artist Robert Shetterly. Painted in acrylic on wood, the portrait is one of a series of paintings by Shetterly titled “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” Chisholm joins several of the nation’s leading African-American educators, entertainers, civil rights activists, politicians, scholars, athletes, and business pioneers featured in the Black Heritage stamp series. Launched in 1978 with
“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines. whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” — Shirley Chisholm
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L I F E S T Y L E Sam Roberts, Publisher
February Is Black History Month hat does ‘Black History Month’ mean to Caribbean people? We might have touched on this topic in previous editorials however here goes……..
What I will say in this editorial, I say with the utmost respect for the struggles we all face as different people around the world. Caribbean people are different, we don’t necessarily see racism in the same light as our brothers and sisters who grew up here in America or in other parts of the world. We were exposed to a different form of prejudice – ‘classism’. We were not segregated necessarily by our race but more by our class or social standing or wealth/income; from that exposure we figured at an early stage in our lives that we can work hard, make money and move up the social ladder. And maybe that may be the backbone to our hard working ethic. We grew up knowing that our neighbors or our mother/fathers/family may have many fruit trees or chickens or a few cows or some sort of commodity that they would take to the corner or the market and sell to make a living. Again, this maybe one of the reasons why we are viewed as business minded people and even seem to find more similarity between us, as Caribbean people, and the farmers of America. However, I’m straying off the point. My experiences when I first moved from Guyana to America and attended college was strange. My first year in college was at the City College of New York in the Bronx…..it was just about everything I expected going to school in New York; the busy, fast paced life of New York. I had about 6 different job, from working as a mobile messenger/delivery person, to working as a ‘Showroom Attendant’ at Christies Auction House on Park Ave….’Showroom Attendant…sound glamorous…..I was a security guard in their art gallery and showrooms – I did get to see/meet Jack Nicholson and pose next to a Vincent Van Gogh painting worth $48 Million. Anyway again, this nothing to do with my point. From New York I transferred to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville Alabama……now that was an eye-opener. I spent my first year just going to classes and doing my work, I was an ‘A’ student. During my second year I met a Trinidadian, Lennox De Freitas, who became one of my closest friends during my college years. Now for those of you who don’t know, Alabama A&M is one of many Historically Black Colleges and Universities in American; so there I was this light skinned, mixedbreed, culturally and racially diverse Guyanese walking around campus. During my junior year my class mates and then Trinidadian roommate unofficially introduced me to some Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. To make a long story short, I was introduced/pledged to become a Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha and crossed over into the Brotherhood in the spring of 1991. Having done that, I now became the topic of many campus conversations…..’white boy pledge Alpha’. There I was being a part of one of, if not the best, Black Fraternities in America. To my brothers in Alpha, I was never considered ‘White’ because they had the opportunity to get to know me but to everyone one else on campus who didn’t know me….’White boy pledge Alpha’ was it. I was being judged, I was being categorized based on the color of my skin……in most cases the comments and
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response to my presence was positive and curiosity but there were some negative comments. Again, coming from the Caribbean where being light skinned or dark skinned or short or tall or fat or thin were simply natural characteristics that lead to false names (nick names) like ‘Tall boy’, ‘Fat Boy’, Blacks, Whitee…Chinee….or whatever name you ended up with; they were never really meant as negative or taken personally, rather it was usually the jokes on the corner to simply call each other names. So, this was a different experience and in some cases it was difficult to understand. I mean, we all new about racism from what we in the Caribbean may have read or seen in movies or heard stories about but rarely did we actually experience it. Now, being a college student in America and having the opportunity to meet people, hear their personal stories, see the actual video documentaries and realize that it really wasn’t that long ago that the great Freedom fighters like Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Malcom X, Marcus Garvey, Desmond Tutu, Rosa Parks, and Booker T. Washington (to name a few) faced the most brutal times and acts of racism. In conclusion, as we celebrate the great contributions and accomplishments made by our brothers and sisters in recognition of Black History Month, we can never truly understand just how difficult it must have been for these great brothers and sisters to stay strong, stay focused and create the path that we can now follow to implement the changes that they preaches about, prayed about, even sang about and even Dreamt about……. In 2008 we elected a Black President; we are still fighting our battles and the road ahead may be long and winding but our forefathers would be proud of our accomplishments and we must remember that we are still fighting and creating a path for the younger generations that are here struggling and the generations still to come. Let us remember that we must stay the path, we must focus on the Dream and fulfil our destiny…. Our greatest days are still to come.
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Shirley Chisholm Stamp, continued from page 1 the issuance of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the series includes stamps honoring Sojourner Truth, Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Madam C.J. Walker, Ella Fitzgerald, Marian Anderson, Barbara Jordan, Langston Hughes, Mary McLeod Bethune, John Johnson, and Althea Gibson. About Shirley Chisholm Born Shirley Anita St. Hill in Brooklyn, NY, on Nov. 30, 1924, the future politician was the child of Caribbean immigrants. Her mother was a seamstress from Barbados, and her father was a factory worker from Guyana. She spent part of her childhood in Barbados with her maternal grandmother, where she attended strict, traditional, British-style schools. A talented student, St. Hill graduated from Brooklyn College in 1946 and began work in early childhood education. She advanced quickly from a teacher’s aide to a consultant for New York City’s Division of Day Care. While pursuing a graduate degree at Columbia University, she met and married Conrad Chisholm. All the while, she stayed involved in local politics. In 1964, Chisholm’s political career took off in earnest with her election to the New York State Assembly. In 1968, Chisholm ran for Congress. She campaigned in her Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn with a sound truck that announced, “Ladies and gentlemen… this is fighting Shirley Chisholm.” A maverick who was not beholden to the traditional Democratic party machinery, Chisholm’s campaign motto was “Unbought and Unbossed.” She won the election and entered Congress in 1969, the first black woman ever to do so. Regarding her historic win, Chisholm later remarked, “That I am a national figure because I was the first person in 192 years to be at once a congressman,
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black and a woman, proves, I think, that our society is not yet either just or free.” Chisholm scored another historic first in 1972 when she declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President — the first African-American to seek the nomination of a major political party. Despite paltry financial resources, Chisholm’s enthusiastic supporters, who included women, minorities, and young people, got her on the ballot in fourteen states. She received more than 150 delegate votes at the Democratic National Convention before George McGovern won the party’s nomination. She later wrote of her unsuccessful bid, “The next time a woman runs, or a black, or a Jew or anyone from a group that the country is ‘not ready’ to elect to its highest office, I believe that he or she will be taken seriously from the start… I ran because somebody had to do it first.” Chisholm served in Congress until 1983. She continued to speak out for the rights of women, people of color, and the poor, fighting for legislation to support daycare centers and provide federal aid for education. She was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Women’s Political Caucus. She was a co-founder of the National Organization of Women (NOW). After retiring from politics, Chisholm taught at Mount Holyoke College, wrote, and lectured. She died on Jan. 1, 2005, having already spoken of her legacy. “I’d like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts,” she said. “That’s how I’d like to be remembered.” The Shirley Chisholm stamp is being issued as a Forever Stamp. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current FirstClass Mail one-ounce rate.
In 2014 Election Governor Scott is now an Insider international recession, the states will be impacted. Scott is now claiming that Florida’s improvement is because of his policies, but many pundits also believe that President Obama’s policies are also helping the state.
By Roger Caldwell
Since Scott is now a Republican insider, many Floridians are starting to ask questions about scandals and corruption in the party, under our governor’s watch. Everyone in the state should remember the $63 million website debacle where state unemployment recipients did not receive their unemployment checks for over a month. Or when the Lieutenant Governor, and the Education Commissioner both resigned from n four years, if you keep your nose clean, and support con- their positions, because both were implicated with frauduservative principles, you can become an insider in the Re- lent past activities. publican Party. Once you are an insider, the party will spend and give you money for your campaign. The first But as Scott is set to kick off his campaign, a new scandal is time our governor spent $ 70 million of his own money, heating up with his co-finance chair, who just wrote a camand the second time around it will be one of the most ex- paign check for $1 million. Everyone in Florida knows that pensive gubernatorial campaigns in the history of the state. our governor was involved in some funny business with his billion dollar healthcare company and he was fined $1.7 bilFlorida is one of the most populous states in the country, but it lion. But Miguel Fernandez, the co-finance chair after writing is turning blue, and there are more registered Democrats in the check his two healthcare companies won contracts worth the state than Republicans. In certain polls, Charlie Crist is potentially billions. leading our governor by 8 points and it looks like someone will have to start playing dirty. It is obvious that this deal does not pass the smell test, but it looks like our governor a Republican insider does not care. This is not Governor Scott says he is standing on his record and he says he the first time that Scott has came under fire for taking donations has lowered unemployment, fixed the economy, and created from Mr. Fernandez, but in Florida you must pay to play. hundreds of thousands of jobs. In his new budget, he says he has something for everyone in the state, but many of the resi- Corruption in Florida is rotten to the core and there needs to be dents don’t trust him, and believe he is cheating the state. Scott a federal investigation in our state. Our governor is playing is getting desperate, so he is claiming that Crist hurt the state’s dirty and he has always believed that he is above the law. It economy and drove the unemployment numbers up. would be a waste of time to ask our attorney general to investigate political corruption in the state, because she is an inteBut everyone in politics knows that when there is a federal and gral part of the team.
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Dear Lawyer: I recently traveled to Florida for vacation on a tourist visa. I have several family members that lived here and after completing my vacation I have decided that I would like to get a job and permanently live in the US. I was granted six months to stay in the US and would like to get a job, however I am not sure what to do once my stay expires? How can legally live in the US? From Concerned Traveler Dear Concerned Traveler: You may not work or reside in the US while on a tourist visa. This would be a violation of the terms of the tourist visa granted to you and may subject you to removal. Likewise if you overstay on this visa for more than 180 days you may be subject to a 3 year unlawful presence bar or a 10 year bar if you overstay more than a year. Further, a violation of immigration laws may make you ineligible to receive other immigration benefits such as other types of visas or even a green card. In order to become a lawful permanent resident of the US, the status which would allow you to live or reside in the US, you must be sponsored either by a family member (spouse, child over 21 or sibling) or an employer. The immigration process can be complex and in some cases the assistance of a lawyer is necessary. In order to fully evaluate your options with respect to obtaining a green card, you should consult with an immigration attorney. Processing times for immigrant/permanent resident visa applications vary based on the category of application and can take anywhere between six (6) months to thirteen (13) years. Regards, Sasha Watson, Esq. HAWM, PLLC Please submit your letters to letters@hawmlaw.com. Each month a reader’s selection will be chosen for response This column is primarily for educational purposes as well as to give the reader general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide any legal advice whatsoever. By reading this column you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and writer/ publisher. This column should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. This column is not published for advertising or solicitation purposes. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Letters to My Lawyer™ is a publication of Karlyn Hylton & Sasha Watson of Hylton, Adamson Watson, PLLC 120 E. Colonial Drive |Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-802-3223 | F: 407-377-1971 Email: letters@hawmlaw.com
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Immigration News for Our Community Is Immigration Reform likely in 2014? By Attorney Gail S. Seeram, Gail@GailLaw.com 1-877-GAIL-LAW
@GailSeeram FREE In-Office Consultation FREE Live Chat – visit www.GailLaw.com here were high hopes for passage of a comprehensive immigration bill in 2013 but it did not become reality due to the lack of action by the House of Representative and its leader, House Speaker John Boehner. In 2013, the Senate drafted and passed by a majority vote the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. However, when it was time for the House of Representative to vote on the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, they declined and never introduced the legislation for discussion or vote. Well, it’s a new year and House Speaker, John Boehner, seems to have changed his tune and view on immigration reform. In the first week of the New Year, Mr. Boehner hired Rebecca Tallent, a longtime immigration adviser and advocate for immigration reform. However, Mr. Boehner’s has been hot and then cold on the issue of immigration reform in just the first two months of the year.
Interior Enforcement Must Come First, (2) Implement Entry-Exit Visa Tracking System, (3) Employment Verification and Workplace Enforcement, (4)Reforms to the Legal Immigration System, (5)Youth, (6) Individuals Living Outside the Rule of Law. It does not contain a path to legalize the 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Instead, it has the following language, “there will be a zero tolerance policy for those who cross the border illegally or overstay their visas in the future”, “identify and track down visitors who abuse our laws”, “fully implement a workable electronic employment verification system”, “temporary workers are able to meet the economic needs of the country and do not displace or disadvantage American workers”, “opportunity for legal residence and citizenship for those who were brought to this country as children through no fault of their own”, “there will be no special path to citizenship for individuals who broke our nation’s immigration laws – that would be unfair to those immigrants who have played by the rules and harmful to promoting the rule of law.” COLD ON THE ISSUE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM On February 7, 2014, House Speaker John Boehner claims, “The American people, including many of my members, don’t trust that the reform that we’re talking about will be implemented as it was intended to be.”
...it’s a new year and House Speaker, John Boehner, seems to have changed his tune and view on immigration reform.
HOPEFUL ON THE ISSUE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM On January 28, 2014, President Obama at his State of the Union speech urged Congress to “fix our broken immigration system,” saying both political parties stood to gain by helping millions of undocumented immigrants get a legal foothold in America. “Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades,” he said. “And for good reason: When people come here to fulfill their dreams – to study, invent and contribute to our culture – they make our country a more attractive place for businesses to locate and create jobs for everyone.”
What happened? One week after releasing their immigration reform principles, the House of Representative and its leader, John Boehner start the blame game and claim immigration reform cannot get done because the Obama administration cannot be trusted to enforce the laws. This claim is far from reality. President Obama has taken the toughest position of immigration enforce than any President before him. There has been a record amount of immigrants (legal and illegal) deported under President Obama’s administration.
Lack of Congressional action has left millions of families living in two parallel universes - some states cut undocumented immigrants off from housing , school, employment and other states give the same immigrants access to driver’s licenses, HOT ON THE ISSUE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM better wages, and college education for their children. We In an attempt to appeal to Latino voters, on January 31, 2014, need one immigration system that will be embraced by all House Speaker John Boehner with colleagues from the House of the states and give undocumented immigrants hope that they Representative (House) released a one-page, Standards for Im- will be U.S. citizens in a country they have called “home” for migration Reform. It has six headings: (1) Border Security and many years!
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Silent Suffering: An expose on depression By Narissa Rena Etwaroo, M.D magine a 48 year old woman with four grown kids who is married to a loving spouse and who is fortunate to have a full time job. However lately she has been feeling a greater sense of fatigue, irritability, constant aches and pains, a decrease in appetite, a decrease in concentration, sleeping difficulties, and at times tearful for no apparent reason. Her husband is supportive but feels unable to deal with her symptoms, and her children avoid her because of her temper and frequent outbursts of anger. Bare in mind, she was a regular in the community whether at social or religious functions, but started to keep her distance about a month prior. On a visit to her physician, she bursts into tears and admits that she felt life was hopeless. Even though she admitted she did not want to take her life, sometimes with other people this may not be the case. However, in this case all appropriate labs were drawn and her results were normal. Experience tells us depression consists of feelings reminiscent of sadness, unhappiness, miserableness, or just plainly feeling blue and down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another, but usually for short periods. However, the diagnosis of clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life that lasts for a minimum of two weeks. While clinical depression partly has to do with our feelings and emotions, it also has much to do with chemical imbalances within our brains. Whether acquired or through genetics, during a major depressive episode, certain neurotransmitters are decreased. Low levels of brain chemicals including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, is attributed to the inactivation of certain neurons that leads to feelings of depression. Depression was the fourth leading cause of disability in the world in 2000 and is now projected to be the second leading cause by the year 2020. In the united states the lifetime prevalence for adults with depression is estimated to be 16%. Although the prevalence of depression is largely similar among ethnic groups, differences in recognition and diagnosis of depression between cultures is clear.
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps turn off the brain’s stress response. If the brain cells are deficient of omega-3 fats, it is difficult to understand the message of serotonin increasing a person’s vulnerability to the kind of out-of-control stress response that leads to the onset of depression. Bright light stimulates the brain’s production of serotonin, that crucial chemical emissary that boosts feelings of wellbeing. 30-minutes of light daily is recommended in relation to Vitamin D exposure. The message of another neurotransmitter Dopamine is also affected with lack of omega-3s. This transmitter effects the left frontal cortex in the brain which can put us in a good mood and encourage us to go after the things we want. Lastly, if there is a imbalance of omega-3s, inflammation is increased throughout the body from omega6 fats. Within years, chronic inflammation triggers a reduction in the production of tryptophan, the primary building block of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It also impairs the hippocampus part of our brain, which is critical to memory function. And it triggers the stress hormone cortisol, which has its own set of depressive effects on the brain. hence, the imbalance of the fats we eat can contribute to a increase or decrease vulnerability to depression. The easiest source of omega-3 is fish-oil capsules with the richest natural source of EPA and DHA, the two omega-3 molecules that play an important role in the brain. However, if on any current medications, always check with your primar y doctor before starting anything new to consider interactions. Because sleep is so essential to our wellbeing, it takes only a few nights of deprivation before adverse effects start piling up: Memory and concentration wane, mood turns irritable, judgment grows poor, coordination deteriorates, and immune function declines. Nevertheless, it still must be said that among some cultures, social stigma is a strong disincentive to seek treatment for depression, and symptoms may present as physical discomfort rather than sadness or the typical presentations of depression. There are over 26 medications to treat depression and various forms of therapy available. Doctors are becoming more aware of different presentations of depression among cultures, genders, as well as attitudes toward treatment methods that will increase adherence to treatment. If you do find yourself feeling depressed, please to not wait to seek help. Your physician is there to help.
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Orlando Magic Joined with Caribbean American Passport Newspaper to Host the Second Annual Caribbean Night
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Magic’s Jan. 31st home game against the Milwaukee Bucks and featured dance performances by Maya’s Dance Studio and Young World Dancers as well as a riveting Steel pan performance by New Generations Branches that greeted fans in the lobby of the Amway Arena.
n an attempt to have in clusion and equality in sports, the Orlando Magic are making great attempts to recognize others from different cultures and backgrounds. Just as the franchise has committed to multi-cultural efforts in the past, hosting India Day, Noche Latina Night and Black History Month activities, the Magic joined with the Caribbean American Passport Newspaper on Jan. 31st for the second annual Caribbean Night.
The overall goal of Caribbean Night, Sam Roberts, Publisher of Caribbean American Passport said, is to raise the awareness of the vibrant and diverse Caribbean Community here in Central Florida.
This season’s Caribbean Night coincided with the
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Young World Dancers Showcase at Orlando Magic - Caribbean
Susan Taylor, Key Note Speaker, Continued from page 1 This year’s Guest Speaker, Susan L. Taylor is an American editor, writer, and journalist. She served as editor-in-chief of Essence from 1981 through 2000. A legend in the magazine publishing world, her focus and passion today is the National CARES Mentoring Movement, a call to action which she founded in 2005 as Essence Cares. M s . Ta y l o r r e c o u n t e d b e i n g b o r n i n H a r l e m t o a Trinidadian mother and a father from St. Kitts who were both old-school in their child rearing philosophy and instilled not only a strong sense of wrong and right in her from an early age, but also a very strong work ethic. She discussed the disorders and disruptions that impact everyone personally, professionally, and politically as a malignant misalignment of values that pull us further apart and into troubled, uncharted waters. If we want peace, prosperity, and a less stress-filled life for ourselves, our families, and our communities, we must be flexible and adapt to change. Change is inevitable. Change for the better is possible, but only if it takes root in each of us first. We have to be and bring the change we want to see. Ms. Taylor urged the audiences to be willing to vacate entrenched positions and outmoded habits that don’t serve us well in order to build a new framework of high expectations and bring forth a new world guided by creative cooperation, compassion, and justice. Central is-
sues - our beliefs, behaviors, relationships, and career challenges - are critically important to maintaining equilibrium in today’s fast-paced, hectic world. She demonstrated how choosing to put our personal values, needs, and goals at the center of our lives creates an immediate shift toward greater health, happiness, and productivity. In a sincere and heartfelt manner she offered the audience tools for crafting a vision for one’s life and leadership style. She explained how passionate and effective leadership begins from within, with self-awareness. She showed how identifying and articulating one’s personal path in life are critical steps in successfully leading others and being authentically respectful of their feelings, values, and differences. Ms. Taylor pointed out that having a willingness to grow and change is what will ultimately help us reach our goals and even the toughest business and management issues can be tackled and solved with enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and patience. Guests were inspired to be flexible and open to new learning and to not give way to anxiety in the face of challenges and change. She encouraged everyone to embrace change in their lives and work environments, and learn ways of managing change effectively. She challenged the audience to rediscover the essential elements of a life well lived - a life that is healthy, happy, productive, and directed by self-love and service to others.
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LEADING LADIES BEHIND THE SCENES AND ON THE FRONT LINE Welcome to my column on Leading Ladies behind the Scenes. Our column will introduce you to leading ladies who have branded their own recognition and blazed their own trails. These ladies work behind the scenes but manage the front line with high impact results. You might have heard their names or admired their work, but never met them up close and personal. Our column will give you the chance to meet these ladies so you can place a face with the name and their trendsetting work in our community, various organizations and in business. Thank you for celebrating their value with us.
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Leading Ladies to Fall in Love with he month of February yields both power and love. It begins with the Super Bowl where grime and grit dominates then gets pushed away by the forces of love and passion. Hallmark, Mahogany, Carlton and even no-brand card makers rake in fortunes on people looking for the right words to say to that special someone. When it comes to the right words to say these leading ladies are artist, wordsmiths, change agents, problem solvers and subject matter experts – these are the ladies to fall in love with during this season. Their work will ignite, infuse and inspire you; be invigorated by their intellect and charm.
Nancy Alvarez, Anchor WFTV-Channel 9
Although her heritage is of Cuban descent, Nancy is a true rarity, she was born, raised and lives in Florida very proudly owning to term “Floridian”. Her first on-air job was as the Brevard County bureau reporter for Central Florida News 13. Then it was on to WKMG where she spent five years as a reporter and received two Emmy nominations for her work in the station’s investigative unit. Nancy states that “One of the toughest moments of my career was standing near the runway at the space center in February of 2003 waiting for Columbia and its crew to return from their mission. Covering that tragedy was an experience I’ll never forget”. She was also in Central Florida for Charley, Frances and Jean, reporting non-stop during the now infamous 2004 hurricane season. Nancy brings humanity to reporting; not only does she get the story but she captures the soul of the story and brings the story alive – viewers get to see it from a more positive side which the news is not always commonly known to report. Nancy is the heart and soul of keeping the Hope for Danielle movement alive; a story that is ongoing and not to be forgotten. Current, exciting and historical news surrounds Nancy and she and Jorge Estevez are now paired anchors at 6 and 11 p.m. Sundays on WFTV. They also anchor at 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays on sister station WRDQ-Channel 27. Alvarez and Estevez are the first Hispanic anchor team on an English-language newscast in this market. “Both are great anchor-reporters, we want two watchable anchors that have great chemistry.” - WFTV General Manager Shawn Bartelt
Luminary Award was given to her based on her exemplary integrity in business and as a community leader and activist. Her consistency to excellence placed her at the highest margins during the panels review and she now joins the ranks of outstanding change-makers and vanguards of Jamaica nationals. Florida Governor Rick Scott called it an honor to celebrate those who make Jamaica one of Florida’s top trading partners in the Caribbean region, Jamaica is a vital economic partner and its strength is represented in the display of the business community said Scott. Diana Taylor is saluted for her continued significant service and for carving the path for a positive image for the people of Jamaica. “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand” says Lady D who continues to speak truth to power that our little ones can learn and be successful, that they are God’s creatures and we are the ones to care for them. It’s people like Lady D who make our world a reminder that God is good and that good overcomes evil. Although life is moving her to a sage status we hope she will continue to illuminate the fire of others to teach the children so the world will never be void of love, laughter and liberty.
Rilla Tomyn
Owner Betty J’s Florist
Growing up in the soft, white sugar sand and orange groves of west Orange County, Rilla Tomyn, learned at an early age the value of community and family. The daughter and granddaughter of Orange County citrus growers and teachers, she was destined to serve west Orange County in her own way. Rilla was born in 1953 and was the oldest daughter. She was raised in Ocoee, FL (her heritage). After graduating from Ocoee High School she attended college in Texas but graduated from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She then spent time on a spiritual journey in Arizona, and traveling back to Seattle, Washington where she learned the fine art of coffee making. She also traveled to South Africa several times, and it was during one of her trips that her aunt, Elizabeth “Miss Elizabeth” Tomyn Longcoy reminded her of her rich heritage and legacy and said “Rilla its time to settle down back home and begin to serve your community, friends and family”.
Great chemistry, great smile, great person are buzz words to describe Nancy Alvarez and she expresses them all in her daily role as an anchor but more so in her role as a loving wife, mother of two beautiful children and as a lover of friends and family.
In 2003, Rilla became the proud owner of Betty J’s Florist, planting her feet, once again, in the soft sugar sand of Central Florida. Betty J’s Florist has been an institution in west Orange County for almost 30 years; In her ten years of ownership, Rilla has significantly expanded the scope of services and products of Diana Taylor “Lady D” Young Peoples Forum the shop, doubled the size of the original shop and increased “Teach the children respect and they will learn respect, give re- her full time staff – giving sustainability to those in the comspect and get respect” are the resounding munity where she was born. Although Rilla’s drive and the words I hear repeated in many settings. need to serve her community is different than her parents and What many do not know is that those of grandparents, she and Betty J’s Florist is a rousing and raise are the engraining words of Diana O. Tayyour glass success story. “ With unsurpassed service and genulor fondly known as Lady D. Lady D has ine care for our customers, there’s a trusted placed in our shop, given her life’s resources to better the outand by extension I find that extremely gratifying” says Rilla look of our children. She is a wife, mother, who still remembers growing up in the soft, white sugar sand business owner, radio and television host and orange groves of west Orange County so vividly. who has carved out a path to success for anyone who will journey with her. Doris Duan-Young, M.S., BCBA, - Author “Why
I Love Kids with Autism”
Lady D, a resident of Orlando has capDoris the dynamo is the founder and president of three behavtured the attention of her peers, her Jamaican national leaders ioral health agencies in the United States; Behavioral Support both in the U.S and in her home country, ‘Jamaica’. As an Services, Inc., American Living Inc. and Milestone Social Serowner of several businesses within the State of Florida she was vices, Inc., all of which are service vehicles for special needs, the recipient of the highly esteemed Luminary Award. The — Continued on page 18 —
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Fit Like A Ras
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By Jeremy Roberts - NASM
So de concept of “fitness” can and does incorporate different body types. It is therefore uniquely personal. What do YOU want to do? What do you want to be “fit” for?
For most of us, just staying alive as long as possible to enjoy dis o, we gotta figure out fus wha we talkin’ ‘bout. What does one go ‘round we got is enough of a goal. We jus’ wan’ be able “fit” mean? What does it mean to be healthy, generally? to move widout pain, keep up wid basic activities of life fuh as long as we got. As minimal a goal as dat sounds, nuff a we got problems achieving even that. Well, de dickshunnerry gives us 5 definitions:
FIT
So with that, de purpose a dis lil writing dread doin’ is to help a’yuh get there ……….and have some fun wid it too. Ah plan 1. adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn’t fit for drink- to write ‘bout nuff odda tings too, relating to sports and fitness. But today, leh we start wid some basics. ing. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops. Fuh all fitness activites, health in general, there are 3 things we need to work on: eatin’, movin’ an’ sleepin’. Mos’ people does 3. qualified or competent, as for an office or function: a fit fuhget about de 3rd one a dose, suh leh we deal wid dat fus. candidate. How much sleep yuh need every day? De general recommen4. prepared or ready: crops fit for gathering. 5. in good physi- dation is 8 hours, but obviously we all different and need different amounts. De best guideline is to get enough sleep so you cal condition; in good health: He’s fit for the race. can wake up feeling refreshed widout an alarm clock. Easier Obviously, I n I only dealin’ wid numbah 5. It seh in “good” said dan done, but details gon have to wait fuh another colphysical condition or in “good” health. So dat’s a start. But umn. Jus’ check yuhself an’ see if yuh feelin’ sleepy during the what does that really mean? The example provides a a di- day, pon a regular. rection for us to go in. The person is “fit” for a race. This means he (in dis case, since mih nah gon discriminate – it What about movin’? Well, fuh jus maintainin’ health, leh we coulda be a she) was in good health or physical condition assume yuh ain’ doin’ nuttin’ real physical now. De bes’ ting for “the race”. to do is …… walk. Not no power walk nor nothing like dat. Jus’ walk round de neighborhood, at a nice leisurely pace. The As we know, dey got plenty different kinda races. Dis woman theory is dat is suh we ancient ancestors use to do it: a lotta “fit” fuh she race. Carmelita Jeter is 5’ 4” and 130 lbs and walkin’ to track prey, move to better climate and suh. A long runs the 100m. walk every day – or every other day - would be a major start fuh mos’ a a’yuh. Dread ain’ gon aks yuh fuh do much more than that fuh now. 2. proper or becoming: fit behavior.
Ah, all dat lef’ is de food. Wha fuh eat? How much? Dealin’ wid de how much question fus: less! Mos a we does eat too much. Mos people does wan’ lose weight, and even some dat don’ wan’ lose weight could stand to lose a few pounds. So, eat less. Easier said than done, right? Well, try a few a dese tricks:
Dis one “fit” fuh she own. Tirunesh Dibaba, in de second one, is 5’3” and 106 lbs and runs the 5,000m and 10,000m. Clearly, yuh could be “fit” and look very different!
Dis pic makes it even more starkly obvious:
1. Divide yuh plate in half, eat only de lef’ (or right) side, den jus stop, even if yuh still hungry. Put aside de half whuh still lef, and go do something to tek yuh mid off de food. If yuh stil hungry after 20 minutes, go back an’ finish it off. Mos’ times, yuh won’t want de res. 2. Change up de relative amounts of protein and carbohydrates – more protein (meat) and less carbohydrates (rice). There are all kinds of reasons why this works (when it does work), but not enough science fuh d Dread to seh any one a dese is de reason. 3. If yuh can do it, eliminate sugar from your diet, at leas’ fuh a 2 week period, and after dat reduce it drastically from how much yuh tekkin now. 4. Try Intermittent Fasting (IF). De basic idea is to try to go for an extended period (at leas’ 12 hours, more if yuh could do it) widout eating …. Every day. Use de sleep time to help wid dat. Don’t eat anything an hour before yuh go to bed, and not till 3 hours after yuh wake up, So, wid yuh ne whabit of sleepin’ 8 hours, dat’s 12 hours widout food. Keep extending the periods until yuh get up to a regular 16 or so, if yuh can.Dread been tryin’ and cyaan get past 12 hours! But mih nah give up. It look like ah answer de “what to eat” question lil bit too. So, getting’ fit fuh life challenges, we gon try to change 3 tings: sleepin’, movin’ and eatin’. Fuh mos a we, dat means sleep mo’, move mo’ and eat less. Mek dem changes, and we gon be on we way to bein’ …… fit like a ras!!
Certified Personal trainer’, Current Masters Sprinter, Masters Field Hockey Player and Masters All a dese are top level female athletes in different sports. Check Weightlifter with contact info email - FitLikeARas@gmail.com
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hether you’re single or coupled up come February 14th, there are certain things you should bear in mind to help the day go more smoothly. Check out these tips and hopefully you will avoid any undue stress or cold shoulder from your significant other. First, let’s see about this Cupid person who seems to know it all when it comes to love and romance (note: I have not seen a Ms. Cupid, so I am questioning how good this guy is). The tale goes that he is one of the Gods in Roman mythology and the force that controls love. He is the Roman counterpart to the Greek God Eros. His name comes from the Latin word cupido, which translates to “passion, desire, yearning, wanting, or longing.” However, in Latin, Cupid is known as Amor. The Latin word means “love, infatuation, or passion”, he is widely accepted as a symbol of love. However, currently in Western culture he is sort of the commercial spokesperson for Valentine’s day and all things romantic with icons of Cupid picture him shooting a bow. It is understood that the person who is struck by his arrow will be inspired to fall in love. This piece of mythology is so well known that a heart pierced by an arrow has become another symbol for love and romance. So, if your heart has been pierced by this short and chubby guy, here are some tips to know about this day. If you are a Caribbean folk reading this and want to know if we have our own cupid, the answer is simply no. There is one and he is not from the Caribbean, he is Greek! Please don’t use this as an excuse to not show your significant other how much you care on this special day. Now on to the list of what you should and should not do. Don’t forget the date! It shouldn’t matter whether Valentine’s Day scores high on your list of favorite dates or not, if it is important to the person you care about, then you should do your best not to forget it. Forgetting about Valentine’s Day may potentially upset and hurt your partner, but you may find that they bring it up every February 14th for years to come! To stay in your partner’s good books, set yourself a reminder of the day and make sure to keep the evening free. We all have our phone gadgets and they all can be programmed to remind you. Just program your phone reminder to avoid any issues. Don’t assume your significant other shares your feelings about Valentine’s Day. It’s no secret that some people love Valentine’s Day while others view it simply as a day designed to con us out of our hardearned cash. If this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner, it is important to find out which side they fall on. Different things are important to different people and while your partner may not be overly excited about this occasion, it is no indication of their feelings towards you. It may be helpful to discuss your hopes and plans for Valentine’s Day in advance so as to avoid disappointment and, if necessary, reach a happy compromise. Being from the Caribbean it is understood that this might not be a day most of our Caribbean men want to celebrate. So ladies, if you married a Caribbean man make sure you are both on the same page here. Don’t contact your ex on this day, especially if you are in another relationship. Most of us either get dumped and we have dumped someone. If you were dumped and still have feelings for your ex, there is a reason you were dumped. He or she does not want a rela-
tionship anymore! It is perfectly understandable that your mind may drift to love on this day. However, although the temptation may be strong to get in touch with your ex (or that guy you’ve been unrequitedly lusting after), don’t do it! No matter how lonely you are this Valentine’s Day, we can guarantee that setting yourself up for rejection and heartache will not make your experience more enjoyable. Instead, spend your valuable time and conversation on someone who will appreciate it, such as a family member or friend or the person you might be involved with now. Don’t over-analyze a gift. Unlike men, women have a tendency to analyze every word, gift and gesture from their partner to decipher hidden meanings. However, it is important to remember while it may be disappointing, don’t let a bad gift on Valentine’s Day go to heart. If he gives you a cheap and generic present it doesn’t mean he is making a statement about your relationship; in fact it may say more about his bank balance or feelings towards Valentine’s Day than it does about you. Ladies be grateful and think of those women in other parts of the world that get nothing; it’s the thought that counts. Shop with caution. All the above said, guys, it’s still important to try to put a little thought into your gifts to try to keep Valentine’s Day conflictfree. As a rough guide, avoid buying anything overly practical; Valentine’s Day is not the day to buy her a new iron, no matter how much you think she needs it, and definitely avoid exercise equipment unless you want to potentially cause serious insult. Unless you’re proposing marriage anything that comes in an engagement ring shaped box is also a no no. Also, if you plan on buying some underwear or clothing, do make sure you know her size. The worse thing that can happen is that you get the wrong size and that is a whole other discussion. Make it last all day. While most of us have work and responsibilities to attend to on Valentine’s Day, it is possible to maintain the romance throughout the day with minimal money and effort. To really make the most of the day, try not to keep celebrations just for the evening. Instead, get up a bit early and start the day with breakfast in bed, then send a quick text during the day (or slip a note in with their lunch) to let them know that you are thinking of them and looking forward to plans later. Be creative. To really avoid the crowds on Valentine’s Day, it can help to think outside the box and plan something a little more creative. A bunch of flowers and reservations for the best restaurant in town may have always been met with appreciation before, but to really surprise your partner try planning something a little less generic like a homemade gift or a picnic; the picnic can be done indoors if the weather is bad. Also, avoid using a tried-and-tested formula you have used on other partners – make your other half feel unique and special with a date planned just for them. Remember it is just one day! Many of us dream of having the perfect Valentine’s Day where we’re swept off our feet and lavished with attention from an adoring partner. However, as lovely as this may be, in reality it may be best to keep things in perspective. If you’re single on Valentine’s Day it is important to remember that it is not the end of the world if you haven’t got plans – there will be many other days in the future to score the perfect date. If you are coupled up, it is equally important not to stress if things don’t live up to expectations; bear in mind that your relationship is more important than just one day.
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JungleVibes.TV Top 5 Video Picks 1 Artist: Machel Montano Title: “H.M.A (Happiest Man Alive)” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: As we almost reach near carnival time in Trinidad & Tobago, the vibes are already kicking up a notch with all new 2014 Carnival and Soca music. Soca music is raising the standard from the traditional jump videos seen year after year. This video was done with taste and enough vibes to have you dancing in front of your television or computer screen. Respect to the directors of Blue Cinnamon Group for their creativity. 2 Artist: Nadia Batson Title: “Rated R” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Ronnie Homer for Ahtik Studio directed this new video release by Nadia Batson. Nadia Batson is definitely one of soca music’s most rated Artist. With numerous hits under her belt, her single, “Rated R” continues to push the boundaries to give listeners a bag of vibes. You can see her performance on Junglevibes.tv from the 2013 Orlando Flag Fete concert. 3 Artist: Mr. Killa Title: “Rolly Polly” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Mr. Killa has been buzzing in the music scene for quite some time with his hit song “Rolly Polly”. This artist is known to show his love for plus sized women during his live performances. This track “Rolly Polly” put Grenada on the map for 2014. Mr. Ronnie Homer also directed the video for this song. You will be seeing more of Mr. Killa in the future, guaranteed. 4 Artist: Ravi B Title: “Bread” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: The Chutney superstar released another hot single for 2014. The name of this tune is called “bread” produced by Big Rich of the Pungalunks Factory. Ravi B has been consistent year to year with hit singles. Viewers love this brand new video directed by Take 1 Productions. Remember Ravi B and Karma Band will be in Orlando for the 2014 Chutney Brass Concert at Mela Room. Go to Junglevibes.tv for more info. 5 Artist: Konshens Title: “Sumn Deh” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Konshens drops the video for his song “sumn Deh” - English translation -“something there”. The video which is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18 was made to look like a home-made video. The video lacks originality, but overall the music is still consistent with Konshen’s most suitable songs like “wine pon buddy”, “Gal a bubble”, “jiggle” and others. “Sumn Deh” is no different than the rest. The video was directed by Dennisbrown films and produced by Vibes Kartel’s main producer, Russian for head concussion / subconshus Records. Watch the only Caribbean Music Television show in Central Florida every Sunday at 4:00pm on Brighthouse Networks Channel 49. Advertise your business and increase visibility and revenue! For more information, call Rali at 407-340-2218.
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—Continued from page 13— mental awareness and the improvement in their quality of life. Mrs. D u a n - Yo u n g has proven to be a creative and farsighted thinker in addressing the unmet needs of the Central Florida Community. Born and raised in the People’s Republic of China, Mrs. Duan-Young relocated to the United States to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In 1995, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis and achieved National Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst in 1996. Doris Duan-Young is an expert presenter and her work has been published in behavioral journals including The Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Interventions. Mrs. Duan-Young’s excellent communication skills in both the English and Chinese languages earned her an invaluable in her role during the Crotty era as she served “personal ambassador” for the Mayor during his time and relationship building with China. Mrs. Duan Young is a founding member of the Orlando Area Committee on Foreign Relations and a member of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition International Advisory Committee; a member of the Mayor’s International Advisory Committee specializing in China affairs. In September 2011, she was appointed by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer as an Ambassador to the China Guilin Inter national Tourism Exhibition (CGITE 2011) held in Orlando’s sister city, Guilin, China. Doris credits her husband of 22 years, Samuel Young, and their two children: Serena and Norden for both her personal and professional success. “Their love and support inspires me daily,” she says, “so I continue to look for ways to make this a better world, not just for them, but for those individuals whose lives are affected by disabilities and mental illness”. The half has not been told about this leading lady who has taken 2.14.14 (LOVE DAY) into the next dimension. Opening a new center for autism 2.14.14 at 2:14pm and releasing her book ‘Why I Love Kids with Autism’ all at the same time…..love day has never been better. Ladies to Fall in Love With will continue in our next segment for Women’s History Month . . . girlwhatdoyoubringtothetable.com
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
ince its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood
among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Martin Luther King, Jr. pledged Alpha Phi Alpha in 1952 at the Sigma Chapter, Boston Metro chapter while he was a graduate student at Boston University. On January 17th 2014 the Orlando Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, on behalf of the Hankins/Johnson Education Foundation presented the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Luncheon and 9th Annual MLK Leadership Forum. The MLK Commemorative Luncheon is utilized to recognize community leaders and organizations with their prestigious Drum Major Award. The MLK Drum Major Honorees for 2014 were; Bill Cowles – Civic Affairs; Kevin Pierre-Louis – Scholarship Achievement; Mary Maxwell – Social Justice; Samuel & Guenet Roberts – Business and Lisa Williams – Community Service.
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