Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life – Page 13 of 46

Wearing a colorful sari, young dancer, Manju Chan, showcased the beauty of the festival in a classical Indian choreography at the 36th Annual Phagwah parade in Little Guyana, last Sunday.

Queens

COLOR & SPLENDOR

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaica national Robert Scott with models wearing his urban wear for men and women at a Kings Plaza event to kick-start Brooklyn Fashion week last Saturday, April 6.

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Showstopping runway show kicks-off Brooklyn Fashion Week at Kings Plaza mall

By Tangerine Clarke

Captain Eric Bramwell, wife Grace, and daughter, Ericia, against a backdrop that says ‘Farewell,’ during a gathering on March 28, at the United Nations Headquarters, to wish the security officer a happy retirement after 36 1/2 years of service.

Jamaica

Jamaican-born Captain Eric Bramwell retires after 36 years in the UN Department of Safety and Security

By Tangerine Clarke

Participants of a March 27, Conversations with Phenomenal Woman presentation, display their citations bestowed by Senator Britnee N. Timberlake, of the 34th New Jersey Legislative District, after an evening of empowering, and insightful talk at Queens Twisted N' Brushes Art Ggallery, as International Women's Month comes to a close.

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WHM Conversations with Phenomenal Woman participants receive citations from NJ Sen. Britnee Timberlake

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Lynette Shelborne-Barfield, director of strategic partnership, office of NY City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Romeo Hitlall, 1st vice district governor of the Brooklyn & Queens Lions Club, Demetrius Crichlow, senior vice president of the New York City Transit Department of Subways, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., 15th Senate District, Assemblyman David I. Weprin, District 24, and Lynn C. Schulman, city council member, District 29, and Vijah Ramjattan pose after unveiling the “Welcome to Little Guyana” plaque in the mezzanine of the Lefferts Boulevard A-train station.

Queens

MTA unveils ‘Welcome to Little Guyana’ plaque in mezzanine A-train station, Lefferts Blvd. Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Veronica Wiltshire, a Guyanese-born board-certified pediatrician, addressing the audience at the 2nd Annual Ken Rampersaud Show International Women's Day Awards Gala, on March 22, at Queens, Starlight Pavilion.

News

Guyanese American pediatrician encourages women to take care of physical, mental health

By Tangerine Clarke

Award recipients and attendees pose at an International Women's Day event, hosted by Culture of Blessings, at Twisted N Brushes art gallery in Queens, on March 18. Front, from left, Aura de Alli, Sherry Williams, Chiomo LN Uzo-Udegbunam Ph.D, Bibi Alli, Michelle Babb, Dr. Ezinne C. Kalu, and Toshoy Phipps. Backrow, Anthony Springer, guest, partly hidden, Terrence Brummell, Japneet Singh, and Dr. Elvemuno Ajalie.

People

International Women’s Day celebration highlights gender equality, woman empowerment

By Tangerine Clarke

Alexandria Gordon, left with her dearly departed daughter Marcia PRIYADARSHANI Gordon - "a late woman of courage" at a past HERO function, an organization where she volunteered, founded by doctors, Harrison Mitchell and John Mitchell, who brought her to the US for treatment in 2016.

People

Marcia Priyadarshani Gordon, a phenomenal young woman gone too soon

By Tangerine Clarke

Actors during a scene from Intersectional Feminist TV Series, titled: Jahajees Rising production in 2018.

Jahajee Sisters to bring visibility to gender-based violence in a livestreaming TV series

By Tangerine Clarke

A group of elegantly dressed older adults against a backdrop that says we appreciate you at the 2nd Annual Valentine's dinner in the auditorium of Holy Family Church in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

People

69th Precinct Community Council welcomes older adults to 2nd Annual Valentine’s appreciation dinner

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenadian-born Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford, a champion advocate for her community, and the environment. She is a Caribbean Life Impact Award nominee.

People

Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford, a woman of substance, champion of the environment, Caribbean Life Impact Award nominee

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyanese-born Melnia Cordis, pictured at her practice CordisLaw PC, 440 E 53rd St., Brooklyn. The brilliant, hardworking legal eagle, is an internationally trained attorney who maintains a prominent presence in the Guyanese and Caribbean community.

People

Trailblazer Melnia Cordis raising the bar for efficacious services at CordisLaw PC

By Tangerine Clarke

Annabelle DrePaul, at an early age with parents, Ingrid and John "Slingshot" DrePaul after one of their Mashramani presentations in Guyana.

Guyana

Calypsonian John ‘Slingshot’ DrePaul dedicates ‘Until We Meet Again’ a novella to daughter Annabelle

By Tangerine Clarke

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Women’s History Month celebrates 48 years of championing the indelible contributions women continue to make in society

By Tangerine Clarke

Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, left, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Advisor - Investments & Diappora Affairs, Fazal Yussuff, make a toast during a 54th Republic Day Observance in Manhattan, on Feb. 22.

Guyana

CG Brotherson marks Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary with First Deputy Commissioner Kinsella

By Tangerine Clarke

Owner of Bleu Fin Bar & Grill, Hollis Barclay, left, with honorees, Petula Hanley, Democracy Beyond Elections Coalition, manager at the Participatory Budgeting Project, Oma Halloway, chief operations officer of Bridge Street Development Corporation, Reverend Dr. David K. Allen, founder of Epic Village Community Development Corp, and Reverend Dr. Clive E. Neil, pastor of Bedford Central Presbyterian Church, after being honored at the 633 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn location, Feb. 25.

News

Small business owner Hollis Barclay hosts first BHM African American trailblazer brunch

By Tangerine Clarke

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