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Jamaican Diaspora On Mind Of PM During Tillerson Visit Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says the Jamaican Diaspora in the US, made it into the conversation he had with US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, who spent three hours in the Caribbean island Wednesday as he wrapped up a Latin America tour.

By Garth A. Rose

Jamaican entertainer Tarrus Riley says he's embarrassed by the continued spike in crime and violence in his homeland and wants it to end.

It is with this scourge on his mind that he has written and released his new reggae/dancehall single, “Graveyard.” In a recent exclusive interview with CNW, Riley says the song, released in the midst of the Christmas season in late December, is “to make the youth and the bad-man dem

“I want this song to spread like a rumor, a positive rumor, that crime and violence make no sense.” know that wicked man lay down in graveyard and if dem live by the gun they going die by the gun.”

“I want this song to spread like a rumor, a positive rumor, that crime and violence make no sense,” said the 'She's Royal' singer, adding that he wants the song to address crime globally and not just in Jamaica.

Riley believes there are various reasons for the rise in violent crime in Jamaica.

“People need health, education, housing and security, and some turn to crime when

Rex Tillerson (left) with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness

they get frustrated not getting these,” the Bronx-born, Jamaica-raised singer told CNW. “The youth get frustrated too, especially when they are driven by ambition, and have nowhere to go. But the whole Jamaican society, home and abroad, need to address this problem. We, including, politician, police, pastors, parents, everyone, need to start the real conversation, recognize the social problems and stop being hypocrites.”

Turning to the current State Of Emergency in St. James, Jamaica, Riley, says he believes it will help.

“It's never too late to intervene to correct the situation,” he said, but added that he is concerned that the SOE doesn't escalate into

Holness said in a statement after the visit that he “used the opportunity to discuss Diaspora matters and the invaluable contribution of Jamaicans resident in the United States.”

While illegal immigration, deportees and the reviled 's-hole' comment did not seem to among the dialogue, the PM did say that the discussion “included those (Jamaicans) engaged in service sectors (who are) of critical importance to the United States economy.”

The Jamaican Diaspora discourse, however, seemed to have eluded the U.S. State Department and Tillerson, since they put out a tweet after the meeting saying the PM and the Secretary “discussed bilateral and regional security, energy efforts and Jamaica's successful economic reform efforts.”

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WHAT’S INSIDE NEWSMAKER

CARIBBEAN

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

SPORTS

JAMAICA’S CONSUL GENERAL WRAPS UP HIS TERM A3

FIDEL CASTRO’S SON COMMITS SUICIDE A4

THE CARIBBEAN INFLUENCE ON AMERICA’S BLACK HISTORY B1

GRENADIAN BRALON TAPLIN MAKES HISTORY IN TEXAS B7

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Headed to Jamaica Terrence Scarle , (2nd from l.), and wife (2nd from r.), won an all-expenses paid vaca on trip for two to Jamaica in the “JN Money Takes You Home for the Holidays” contest. They were pictured with a friend, (C), receiving their prize from JN Money execu ve Carmen Bartle , (L), and Rep. Maxine Hinds, (R). (Dreamy Riley Photo)

Nice Jacket Former State Senator Chris Smith (R), stole the show with his fabulous jacket at the Lauderhill MLK celebra ons last Saturday. (Uriah Benne Photo)

Smiling Faces These two young ladies were in on the Super Bowl ac on last Sunday at La more and Cool Chris' 13th Annual Super Bowl Watch Party at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment in Miami.

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Lovely Ladies Lauderhill Commissioner Margaret Bates (L), is pictured with Maria Munoz at the Lauderhill MLK celebra ons held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center last Saturday. (Uriah Benne Photo)

I'm Cute This cu e flirted with the camera last Sunday at La more and Cool Chris' 13th Annual Super Bowl Watch Party at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment in Miami. (Seetdeh.com Photo)

Surround me with Love This lucky gentleman was blessed with the presence of four lovely ladies for a photo op at the Lauderhill MLK celebra ons held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center last Saturday. (Uriah Benne Photo)

Fashionista DJ Gary Sweetness, (r.), with a fan making his fashion statement at Sleepy's Red and Pink Birthday Bash last Saturday at Caribbean Teez in Lakeworth. (Seetdeh.com Photo)

Celebra ng Caribbean Day In Tallahassee Caribbean-American officials strike a pose while celebra ng Caribbean Day at the State Capitol in Tallahassee. (L-R) are: Florida Senator Daphne Campbell, chairperson of the Caribbean Day ac vi es; Glen Josephs, Chairman-Greater Caribbean Chamber of Commerce; Lauderlakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers; former Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll; Michelle Wilger, secretary of the Caribbean Democra c Caucus of Florida and Miramar Commissioner Maxwell Chambers. (Contributed Photo)

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Jamaica's Consular General To The South-East Wraps Up His Term

By Garth A. Rose Come February 28th, Jamaica's beloved Consular General to the South-East US, Franz Hall, will conclude his assignment.

In an interview with CNW, he admitted it is “hard to believe” that four years have already elapsed since he assumed his post in October 2013. With what seems like a relatively short tenure of service, there is the perception that Hall is ending his term because he either doesn't like nor is uncomfortable, in his diplomatic assignment.

However, the Jamaican CG was quick to point out that his assignment and its tenure is the sole responsibility of Jamaica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the perception of him not liking his assignment is “somewhat of a surprise.”

“I believe I have embraced the functions and role of the position,” he said. “There may be a misperception of the role of the consulate general as it relates to community engagement. I have tried to ensure that the Consulate continues to fulfill its role as the representative office of the Government of Jamaica, while remaining involved in the community.”

Admitting that he has been asked several times within recent weeks what he regards as his successful achievements during his term of office, CG Hall said it included streamlining some elements of the processing of documents in the consular office, where automation has been introduced to improve efficiencies.

“In relation to the Jamaican community and wider society, I would hope the profile of the Consulate was raised, as we tried to be present and involved with various and diverse community groups, professional associations, alumni association, philanthropic groups and Chambers of Commerce to ensure Jamaica was well represented,” he added. “We also increased the use of social media to complement our website,

Hall with Lauderdale Lakes Mayor, Hazelle Rogers

Hall presenting the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Yellowman at the People Profile Awards

in order to provide an opportunity for Jamaicans in the nooks and crannies of the states under our jurisdiction to feel a connection with the office.”

Asked if there were any regrets during his assignment, Hall said his personal mantra is “absolutely no regrets.” However, there were things he had hoped to accomplish.

“It would have been good to visit more of the areas within our jurisdiction, but due to resource and time constraints, visits were limited in scope,” the CG revealed.

The Jamaican Diaspora A significant component of the interview related to the Jamaican Diaspora in the South-

East US. Hall believes there's real potential for growth, especially in the South Florida Jamaican community.

“There's tremendous strength and potential of, and, for the Jamaican Community in South Florida. Jamaicans are well represented in all spheres of life,” he told CNW. “Studies have shown Jamaicans are the most successful immigrant group, in terms of educational achievement and wealth, in South Florida. This may come as a surprise to many. I believe the reason for this is because we assimilate very well, almost too well, into the fabric of society.”

In terms of the community's engagement with Jamaica, given South Florida's proximity, Hall said: “There's significant economic and charitable activity in Jamaica being undertaken by persons in South Florida.”

“This continues to support the economic growth and development of Jamaica,” he added.

“As the second largest community of Jamaicans outside of Jamaica, there's a tremendous market for Jamaican exports to South Florida.

Currently, Florida accounts for roughly onethird of all exports from Jamaica to the USA.” Hall expressed confidence that through the existing mechanisms in place for engagement, namely the Diaspora Advisory Board Member, various established tasks force and the biennial Diaspora conferences, various concerns of the Diaspora are being communicated to the appropriate Jamaican authorities.

And most importantly, he said, there is always ongoing discussions.

Next Assignment So what does the future hold? Consul General Hall said he isn't aware there's another overseas assignment for him, at least not for now.

“In the immediate

future, I will be assigned duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,” he revealed, but admitted an overseas assignment is always possible given “the way the system works.”

Who Will Replace Him? Hall said he isn't aware who will be appointed to succeed him, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should make an announcement soon. However, if there is need for an interim Head of Mission, the current Deputy Consul General, Cecile Christie, would act in the capacity until a permanent appointment is made.

Farewell Message Wrapping up our interview, Hall offered a farewell message to the South-East US region.

“It's a very simple message – continue to do yourselves, your families and communities proud,” he said. “When you succeed, so too does Jamaica. It has been an honor and privilege to have served in this capacity and interacted with my fellow Jamaicans in the South-East USA.” He also encouraged all who are eligible to become US citizen to do so while urging others to become politically active. “Given the numbers of Jamaicans in South Florida, there’s a vast potential for making our mark on the further development of this area,” Hall added.

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Jamaica To Ink Policies To Take Profits Out Of Crime The Jamaica government says it is pursuing measures aimed at combating acquisitive crimes, where the offender derives material gain from the criminal activity.

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Audley Shaw, said the measures include revisions to the Companies Act to incorporate the retention of beneficial ownership information; the designation of certain professions as reporting entities under the Terrorism Prevention Act; passage of the National Identification System Act; and the development of a system for capturing statistics related to trial matters.

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S h a w s p e a ki ng a t a F i na nc i a l Investigations Division's (FID) conference, which ended last Friday, said that most career criminals who are “in the business of making money” are adaptive, flexible and “ready to switch to more lucrative forms of crime,” citing the lotto scamming racket as an example.Jamaica To Implement Policies To Take Profits Out Of Crime He said it is important that measures are “aggressively” taken that will lead to the profits of these illicit activities being taken away from criminals, and that this is done expeditiously.

Fidel Castro's Son Commits Suicide The 68-year-old son of late Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, has reportedly committed suicide.

Cuban state media reported that Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart, affectionately known in Cuba as Fidelito, had suffered from depression in recent months and had been receiving medical treatment as an outpatient, following a hospital stay.

“Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart, who had been

Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart

treated by a group of doctors for several months due to deep depression, took his life this morning,” Cuba's official newspaper Granma reported late last week.

Díaz-Balart was named a scientific adviser for the Cuban Council of State and was serving in that capacity, as well as vice president of Cuba's Academy of Sciences, at the time of his death. He was married and had three children from a previous marriage.

Clinton Foundation Tillerson visit To Launch Caribbean Post-Disaster Recovery Wrapping up a visit to hurricanebattered islands of the Caribbean this week, former United States President Bill Clinton says his foundation will be launching an Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery for the region soon.

Clinton wrapped up visits to the U.S. Virgin Clinton Islands and Dominica this week - countries that were battered by category five Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.

According to the Clinton Foundation of New York, the Action Network will formally convene for a meeting on April 3rd at the University of Miami, where stakeholders will continue to work towards Commitments to Action to address the on-going immediate response needs, as well as the long-term recovery in the Caribbean region.

The network builds from the successful Clinton Global Initiative, (CGI) model, where leaders from across sectors convene to mobilize resources and implement solutions to addressing pressing global challenges.

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The tweet was confirmed in the PM's statement, which also revealed that the two sides did focus on security cooperation in order to more effectively combat transnational organized crime; boost the U.S.-Jamaica economic partnership; explore opportunities to broaden U.S.-CARICOM engagement; increase energy security; tackle the economic vulnerability of Middle Income Countries, including climatic events; de-risking and correspondent banking issues; and the situation in Venezuela.

Energy seemed to have been a major focus of the discussion with Holness saying the former Exxon CEO agreed with him “that the transformation of Jamaica's energy sector is critical to the achievement of our development objectives, including resilience.”

“I expressed the hope that the US will continue to support our thrust towards energy independence in the region, including greater efficiency in energy use and greater incorporation of renewable energy sources,” the PM's statement added.

Holness also said he agreed with Donald Trump's Secretary of State that “the Government of Venezuela must act in the best interest of its people and that it should ensure that the presidential elections are free, fair and credible in the eyes of the Venezuelan people and the international community.”

Tillerson returned to Washington, immediately after the Jamaica meeting. (NewsAmericasNow.com)

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Each Day, The Black Community Creates Black History B

lack History Month originated as Black History Week in February 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson sought to focus on the teaching of the history of American Blacks, believing: "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition.”

Fifty years later, in 1976, Black History Month, originally proposed and recognized by the Black United Students at Kent State University, was officially sanctioned nationally by President Gerald Ford on the 200th anniversary of America's independence. Ford said the month was necessary “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."

The vast majority of America's Black population, and the Black population world-wide, are proud of the achievements of the Black race, commemorated annually in February.

However, amazingly, there are Blacks and other Americans, who firmly believe celebrating these accomplishments contribute to America's racial divide.

These individuals are plain ignorant.

Essentially, Black history is an integral part of America's history, beginning from 1619, when Black Africans were first brought from West Africa to work as slaves on tobacco farms on the British settlement in Jamestown, Virginia.

From the early 17th century, blacks were a vital component of America's economic history. They comprised a key factor of production and unfortunately forced slave labor, first in tobacco, then later in cotton production and export. It's an historical fact that the

American economy - before and after America's independence from England in 1776, to the end of the American Civil War in 1865 - was built on the backs of Black slaves.

Ironically, Black Americans were a primary reason for the solidification of the union of American states. Southern states, including Florida, revolted and seceded from the then 34 states union in 1861 because of President Abraham Lincoln's efforts to emancipate slaves.

The civil war ended with southern slave owners defeated, the union reestablished, and black slaves set free; albeit technically.

As Blacks asserted themselves as free individuals, they later created one of America's more powerful cultural revolution – the Harlem Renaissance which later produced civil rights leaders like Jamaican immigrant Marcus Garvey, musicians, artists, singers and literary geniuses like Jamaican Claude McKay. They were then thrusted into another humiliating phase – Jim Crow Segregation – in the 1950s and early 60s, during which the civil rights of blacks were denied. It was the

leadership of a Black preacher, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that helped end this degrading era in 1965.

In the 1970s, Blacks created another American cultural revolution, when black entrepreneur Barry Gordy created the Motown era, giving Black entertainers prominence, and America, a quality of popular music still enjoyed today.

Blacks also dominate American sports: track and field, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, football and in recent years, gymnastics.

Then in 2008, it was a Black man who brought radical political change to America by having the audacity to overcome the powerful American establishment to be elected the nation's President, and repeated that feat four years later - in 2012.

Though there are people who believe there's no need for Black History Month, there's plenty Black Americans have to commemorate when they focus on their history.

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important that America's Black community, especially Black youth, have an opportunity to focus on this long history. Such focus provides a solid foundation for the community as it continues to grow. Black History Month helps to create this focus.

Black leaders like MLK, sought an integrated America, where the races would coexist harmoniously. But this integration is still relatively elusive.

Therefore, expounding on Black history, even in one month, enables the other races to understand, appreciate and relate to the Black race.

It's painfully demoralizing, that in 2018, there are Americans who still marginalize and demean the Black population, when several talented Blacks invented most of the modern conveniences the country takes for granted. Sadly, to this day, there are people from other races who are content to accept Blacks only as entertainers on sport fields, on stage and in films. In other areas, these people try to build walls to keep Blacks out.

Reminder of the achievements of the Black race, highlighted every February, firmly shows that Black Americans were never quitters. Black people have been winning battles consistently since the 17th century. The battles are not over, but when the Black community reflect on the strides made over its long history, it can be emboldened to realize there's absolutely no reason it cannot overcome whatever challenges it faces.

Because, every day, the Black community is creating history!

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Would You Go On A Voodoo Tour In Haiti?

Voodoo or Vodou! It's the religious culture of Haiti that still triggers a lot of curiosity and sometimes fear. But now a tour company is giving travelers to Haiti a chance to learn more about this culture that is too often portrayed as dark and fearful.

A P.E.I. tour company is offering travelers an opportunity this spring to learn more about voodoo or vodou while helping with economic development in the country at the same time.

Sagrado Tours has partnered with locals to produce the Sacred Vodou Tour.

"I lot of people, I think, in North America, mistakenly have a negative view of sacred Vodou," said David MacKay of the Canadabased Sagrado Tours. "I've found it, through my study and my experience, a very healing religion, a very positive religion. It's like a lot of religions, I guess, it has its negative sides, too."

MacKay said many of the modern negative views of Vodou, commonly known as voodoo in Canada, date from the dictatorships of the Duvaliers in the 1960s and 1970s.

"Museums, Vodou temples, the waterfall at Saut d' Eau. There's so many nice places that you can visit," he said.

Some of the proceeds from the seven-day tour will go toward development in Léogâne.

MacKay has been working on development projects in the area for several years. The tour is scheduled for March 28 to April 4.

Trump's S-Hole Remark Impacted Haiti's Tourism Says Moise Haiti's President Jovenel Moise claims the alleged S-Hole remark

by US President Donald Trump comments about his county has impacted the country's burgeoning tourism industry.

“These comments haven't helped our image or tourism industry,” he told Local 10 News in an exclusive interview recently.

Moise, who had been reluctant to address Trump's disparaging remarks, said he regrets the negative comments coming from another country's leader.

“The Haitian people are proud, and aspire for a better future,” he said in French, the country's official language. “I see it as a call to arms.”

Moise also told the ABC affiliate that he wants Haiti to return to its days as a tourist hot spot. The country, he said, has added more than 2,000 hotels rooms in recent years and has seen modest increases in the number of visitors each year despite travel advisories from the US and Canadian governments.

Haiti Tops For Most Overcrowded Prisons Haiti has been ranked as the worst country for the most overcrowded prisons in the world, according to information released by World Prison Brief (WPB).

According to the London-based publication, Haiti topped 205 countries

surveyed for the most overcrowded prisons in the world. The prison population in Haiti is estimated at 10,500 prisoners or 96 out of 100,000 inhabitants. In June 2016, the 17 Haitian prisons in the country, had an average occupancy rate of 454 percent and the space per detainee was a little less than 0.5 m2, far off the international standard which is 4.5 m2.

“On average, more than 70 per cent of those detained in Haiti continue to be held in prolonged detention,” commented Gustavo Gallón, the Independent Expert of the UN Human Rights Council. “The situation in the

Port-au-Prince National Penitentiary has worsened dramatically: the average length of pre-trial detention increased from 624 days to 1,100 days (or 3 years), according to a study by the Minustah in December 2016.”

Philippines and El Salvador took the second and third spots, respectively, for the most over crowed prisons globally.

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Caribbean American Lawmaker Wants Archaic Florida Statutes Gone

Countdown Begins To 2018 Dolphins Cancer Challenge

A Caribbean-American state lawmaker is pushing to have archaic laws removed from the books in Florida.

State Senator Daphne Campbell, (DMiami), has introduced SB 1060, which h would remove two obscure criminal statutes dating back to the late 1800's and early 20th century, both first degree misdemeanors.

This includes jailing someone for up to a year for such crimes as maliciously imputing a woman's lack of chastity or degrading a bank's reputation.

SB 1060 has so far won unanimous endorsement in the Senate's Criminal Justice Committee and has two additional committee hearings before heading to the full Senate for a vote. Its next stop will be before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.

Get Ready To Shell Out More For Gas Gas prices across Florida are on the rise. The average cost in Miami and Fort Lauderdale is $2.64, up 14 cents from this date last month and 25 cents from last year according to AAA. Across Florida, the average of $2.61 per gallon is 16 cents higher than last month and 32 cents higher than this date in 2017.

The lowest gas price as of Tuesday, Feb. 6th, was $2.49 at the Valero along Southwest 24th Street and 12th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

A record turnout at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge in 2017

The countdown is on to the eighth edition of the popular community Dolphins Cancer Challenge, (DCC) that raises funds for innovative cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

The DCC VIII Weekend will commence with the Kick-Off party on Friday February 9, followed by the DCC signature event on Saturday February 10, that will include five bike routes through South Florida, a run/walk 5K and a finish line celebration concert by the Goo Goo Dolls with Big Head Todd and The Monsters.

DCC VIII will also spotlight survivors – their resiliency and path to overcome the obstacles cancer presents in their journey.

The Dolphins Cancer Challenge was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation's health impact area. The DCC's mission is to improve people's lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at South Florida's only academic-based cancer center – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. For more see dolphinscancerchallenge.com.

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conflicts between police and youth.

“The fighting between the youth and the police must stop,” Riley said. “Nobody wins in such situations. Nobody. The rude-boy them will die, and police will die. Is peace and understanding that's needed.”

Meanwhile, the singer, who is currently in studio working on a new album to be released later this year, also had a message for Jamaicans living in the US and overseas. “When I hear Jamaicans abroad say they don't want to go home because of crime, I wonder, because people in Jamaica have to live there among the crime. Although Jamaicans live abroad, they too need to get involved in the conversation to see crime and violence gone,” he added.

Riley's new album, he says, will reflect “positivity” and creativity in different genres – rock-ballad, dancehall, lovers-rock and reggae.

“I am still a youth, and I want my music to influence positivity,” he added. “My music will never change. Music must never be negative. My music, my lyrics will always be positive.”

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FEATURE

The Caribbean Inuence On America's Black History

Malcolm X

Despite the travesties of the raging racisms of the 1960's, CaribbeanAmericans hunkered down, continued to achieve great developments and made major contributions to American history, which became very explicit from the 1970' onwards.

The 1930s to the 1970s

by Garth A. Rose

In last week's edition of this series, it was seen where Caribbean nationals began migrating to the United States since 1650, establishing communities in South Carolina, Virginia, Boston, and New York.

The pattern of immigration swelled in the early 20th century, strengthening the CaribbeanAmerican heritage and producing individuals who made great contributions to the American society.

But, in the early 1930's, the trend weakened, with immigrants from the Caribbean subjected to a quota system. The Immigration Act of 1924 stipulated a quota of 2 percent of each foreign nationality enumerated in the 1890 US census. Since migrants from the Caribbean were from British colonies, they were included under the British quota, which was set at 34,007 in 1925.

According to historian Winston James: “Remarkably, although Britain consistently under-used its quota by several thousands, the migration from the Caribbean was kept consistently low, never rising in the late 1920's and 1930's to levels reached before the 1924 act.”

Caribbean people intending to migrate to the U.S., had to obtain visas from American consulates located in respective Caribbean countries.

As the economic depression worsened during the 1930's, President Hubert Hoover's administration tightened the immigration restrictions, intending to bar immigrants who could become a public liability.

While approximately 75,000 people of Caribbean descent migrated to the U.S. during the decade 1921 to 1931,

this number declined to 15,500 during the period 1931 to 1940.

It wasn't until around 1941, when America entered World War II, that immigration from the Caribbean again surged. Following the Depression, America's economy expanded from the war and post-war boom. Some 50,000 Caribbean nationals migrated to the U.S. between 1941 and 1950, including laborers working on sugar and tobacco plantations in Florida and other states.

However, some of these laborers opted out of their farm worker contracts and fled to places like New York and Boston. Others refused to return to the Caribbean when their contracts ended, and others managed to get their status changed from farm workers to landed immigrants and remained legally. Still others, returned to the Caribbean, sought visas from US consulates and returned to the US legally.

In 1952, yet another immigration act, the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act, changed the quota system. Under this act, migrants from the British colonies were no longer included under the British quota.

Rather, each colony got their own immigration quota. Most colonies in the Caribbean were limited to only 100 immigrant visas annually, down from 1,000 during most of the 1940's.

Some historians regarded this act as a racist, for while it severely reduced the influx of mostly black Caribbean immigrants, it allowed vast entry to migrants from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany.

Although the act met strong opposition from people like Adam Clayton Powell, a black Congressman from Harlem and was vetoed by President Harry Truman, Congress overrode the veto, and it was approved. Caribbean migrants who came under this act were mostly close relatives of existing migrants residing in the U.S., especially in New York City.

Then in 1965, the 1952 immigration act was defeated in the U.S. Congress during the Lyndon Johnston Administration, and replaced with the 165 Immigration Act. President Johnson made good on his promise to continue the work of the late President John Kennedy in reforming the immigration laws of the U.S., stressing such reform was instrumental to a positive U.S. foreign policy.

Under the new act, up to 20,000 visas were allotted to each country in the Western Hemisphere.

Immigration from the Caribbean grew from 123,000 during the 1950's to 470,000 during the 1960's, including a vast number of Cubans.

But according to James, immigrants from Jamaica, for example, increased from 9,000 to approximately 75,000 over the period.

Up to 1970, the choice destinations for Caribbean migrants were New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, expanding the Caribbean professional and business community and giving strong identification to Caribbean culture. However, some migrants did settle in the South, notably, Bahamians in Florida, and were exposed and even traumatized by the atrocities from racism.

However, as many historians, have related, once it was borne ought that black people from the Caribbean were foreigners, they usually received better treatment than Black Americans.

However, many people of Caribbean heritage were not content to benefit by being a “foreign born” Black.

In 1963, Colin Powell, son of Jamaican immigrants and then a Vietnam veteran, was asked if he was a foreigner by a white waitress at a restaurant in Fort Benning. He admitted he was a Negro-American and was refused service. Others like Stokely Carmichael, who came from Trinidad, played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Some of the renowned Caribbean-Americans who contributed to American Black history in this era were:

Hubert Henry Harrison who was born in St. Croix, V.I. and gained notoriety as the father of the Harlem radicalism. An outstanding intellect, writer, orator, educator, critic and radical political activist based in Harlem, New York, he was called the ‘Black Socrates’. He was the foremost African-American intellect of his time. Historians claim he was the greatest influence on Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican, African-American freedom fighter.

Cicely Tyson, the outstanding stage and screen actress, was born in Harlem. New York in 1933, the daughter of immigrants from Nevis.

Shirley Chisholm

Hazel Scott, the outstanding American classical and jazz pianist, was born in Trinidad & Tobago and performed numerous times, to great acclaim, at the famed Carnegie Hall.

Malcolm X, Civil, the noted rights leader was the son of a Grenadian, who was also influenced

by Garvey's values of Black pride and self-reliance.

Shirley Chisholm, the daughter of a Guyanese father and a Barbadian mother, went on to become the first black woman elected to the US Congress in 1968.

Next week: The 1970's until today.

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Caribbean Moments From Super Bowl 52 Beyond the excitement on the field and the congratulations off the field of Super Bowl 52, there were some distinctly Caribbean moments you may have missed in the ads and the pre-game show. Here's three moments that were truly Caribbean:

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“Day-O,” the song written by Barbadian-roots song writer, Irving Burgie, was featured in the Super Bowl as part of the new E-Trade commercial, “This is getting old.”

The BMG Rights Management company gave E-Trade the rights to use the song for reportedly 500,000, Burgie, 93, lives in Queens, NY. His mother hailed from Barbados.

In the commercial, elderly men and women sing the eerily applicable “Day-O” chorus, “I'm 85 and I want to go home,” as they pop in their dentures, hop on their scooters and head to work. One tired lifeguard runs along the beach in an homage to “Baywatch,” one old fireman struggles with the power of the water hose and a fur-wearing grandma works at a club under the name, “DJ Nanna.” According to E*Trade, one third of Americans have no retirement savings and must find other ways to make ends meet.

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Jamaican roots rapper, Busta Rhymes, was part of the Doritos commercial that featured on the Super Bowl. In the commercial, Peter Dinklage spit flames delivering Rhymes' tongue-twisting verse from Chris Brown's “Look at Me Now” to promote Doritos Blaze as Rhymes popped up on the commercial to bless the proceedings, appearing as a moving portrait hanging on the wall. “It's an incredible moment and I'm definitely proud of it. I think it's the hottest commercial on the planet,” Busta told Billboard about the spot. “I feel that it's one of the best commercials in Super Bowl history…. Our culture of hip-hop is being properly represented. It's a great bag of energy and vibes. I loved doing it — the experience on the set was incredible and watching people's energy over it was even more fulfilling for me. I'm basking in the moment.”

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Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy and Sting went from the Grammys to the big pre-show of Super Bowl 52. The duo performed their song “Don't Make Me Wait” song during the during the 6and-a-half-hour NFL Tailgate Party before the kick-off.

The two have now released a video for the track. The clip features Shaggy and Sting hanging out in Kingston singing, dancing and shooting pool, while the local residents go about their daily business, flirt with one another, prepare yummy-looking food, hit the beach, and take to the streets for a huge party.

The clip features Shaggy and Sting hanging out in Kingston singing, dancing and shooting pool, while the local residents go about their daily business, flirt with one another, prepare yummylooking food, hit the beach, and take to the streets for a huge party. (NewsAmericasNow.com)

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Marley's 73rd Birthday Marked

By Celebration, Calls For Statue Reggae legend Bob Marley, would have turned 73 on Tuesday, Feb. 6th but while the singer has been dead for over 36 years, his star shines on – with celebration in Kingston marking his birthday even as there are calls for a statue in his likeness in Zimbabwe.

At the Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Road in Kingston, the legend's birth anniversary was marked by tributes, symposiums, a kiddie village and concert that was set to feature his daughter Cedella, son Stephen, grandson Skip and award-winning South African praise poet, entertainer and community development specialist, Jessica Mbangeni.

Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, journalist and media consultant, Martin Chemhere, called for a statue of the late singer to be erected at Rufaro Stadium in Harare, where Marley and The Wailers performed to usher in Zimbabwe's independence.

The family, according to Chemhere, has approved the idea but the sculptor and or Government of Zimbabwe or a private sponsor must cover the costs and must also obtain all appropriate releases from the photographer or artist on whose work the sculptor intends to base the statue, the Daily Mail reported.

The statue will be strictly for the public and be completely free of cost.

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Did Patriots Patrick Chung Play With A Concussion?

West Indies Cricket Squad Gears Up To Face England

Patriots’ Patrick Chung being attended to by medicalstaff after suffering a concussion in Super Bowl 52.

the fourth quarter, Chung went down again in the aftermath of another tackle and that is when the Patriots announced that he would be out for the remaining of the game. New England went on to lose 41-33 to the Eagles in Super Bowl 52.

Now many are questioning the NFL's concussion protocol even as more research is coming out about the impact of head injuries in football. Chung is set to recuperate over the break and hopefully return next season.

Olympian Elaine Thompson Wants More Development Meets For Young Athletes

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The West Indies A squad is gearing up to face squad to face England Lions in the three, four-day “test” matches starting this Sunday, Feb. 11th.

Among those making the team is lefthanded opener Kieran Powell, batsman Jermaine Blackwood, wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich, all-rounder Raymon Reifer, leftarm spinner Jomel Warrican and fast bowler Miguel Cummins.

The 27-year-old Powell, who has played 31 Tests, will skipper the side.

Powell, despite his experience, only returned to international cricket last year following a three-year self-imposed break,and has yet to really impress with a mere two half-centuries in 19 test innings.

The February 11th to March 1st series also includes three one-day games.

The New England Patriots may have lost the Super Bowl Sunday but they are still in the news because of their Jamaican-born defensive safety, Patrick Chung.

Questions are being asked whether the Kingston-born Chung played with a concussion in Sunday's Super Bowl. Chung was removed from Super Bowl 52 in the fourth quarter with a concussion, per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk.

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The player stayed on the ground following the tackle and the team's medical staff helped him off the field. But the New England medical staff evaluated Chung and he later returned to the game.

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Get Ready To Cheer For Jamaica, Puerto Rico At The Winter Olympics The Caribbean will be represented by only two nations at the Winter Olympic Games, so get ready to cheer as the opening ceremony gets underway from Pyeongchang, South Korea this Friday, Feb. 9th.

Jamaica will compete in the bobsleigh and skeleton competitions while Puerto Rico will compete in Alpine skiing. Jazmine FenlatorVictorian, Carrie Russell and Audra Segree are the first Jamaican women to qualify for the bobsleigh competition at the Games.

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Jamaica's contingent in South Korea will be completed by Chris Stokes, president of the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation; Leo Campbell, chef de mission; and Dudley Stokes, team captain.

Jamaica's sports minister, Olivia Grange, said she is confident of a podium finish for Jamaica. "I feel that the girls will make the podium," was the minister's optimistic assessment.

Seventeen-year-old Charles Flaherty is representing Puerto Rico.

The Games run from February 9 to 25.

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