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Giyana’s consulate staff at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir on Liberty Avenue in Queens, during an Oct. 19 outreach. From left, Indranie Persaud, Donna Christophe, Vanessa Ward, Kwesi Smith, Nacifa Watson, Akilah Huntley-Olius, (Diaspora Unit Head) Joe Yussuff, Naraine Lutchman, Jeff McNaughton, (second row) Consul General Michael E. Brotherson, Leanna Paul, Karen Persaud, Daby Sukhandan, and Fazia Khusial.

Guyana

Georgetown to utilize NY diasporans’ skills

By Tangerine Clarke

Turquoise Haskin Esq. candidate for Civil Court Judge, Kings County, Brooklyn, being presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the organizer Saghir Khan at the WHRUSA 2024 2nd Convention and Cultural Show at Queens Palace in Woodside on Oct. 19.

News

World Human Rights USA Inc. hosts second convention with awards and cultural presentation

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams left, lights the Diya, as Assembly MemberJenifer Rajkumar, (partly hidden) CEO, Gracie Mansion Conservancy Rhonda Binda, South Asian Liaison, Community Affairs Unit, Sookranie Dhanpat, a religious leader, and Deputy Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, Dilip Chauhan, look on, at the annual Diwali celebration at Gracie Mansion, on Oct. 24.

Arts & Entertainment

Mayor Eric Adams ignites Diwali Diya at the festive Gracie Mansion celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

Yesterday's Children at the 14th Annual Salute, from left are Norma Clarke, Guyana, Samuel Farrell, Jacqueline Ifill, Elaine Granderson, and Duff Mitchell, Trinidad & Tobago, photographed with the Founder of Yesterday's Children Inc. Glenda Cadogan, and Senator Kevin Parker standing.

People

Yesterday’s Children honors five beloved elders at 14th annual salute in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Several survivors, thrivers, and supporters joined Allison Alexis, third from left, sitting at her Seventh Annual Cancer Awareness candlelight vigil on Oct. 18 in Queens. Assembly Member Khaleel, fourth standing in the back row, was among the supporters.

Health

Breast cancer survivor Allison Alexis hosts 7th annual candlelight vigil

By Tangerine Clarke

Board Members of Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry, from left, are Bill Wong, Farida Manoharlall, Kevin Sookdeo, Rudy Manoharlall, Tony Singh, and Roger Gary.

People

Calvary’s Mission fundraises to build a grocery-store-type pantry in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Nigerian-born, Nonya Anyadiegwu, creator of Noni Styles put on an exceptional 11th Annual fashion show at Major Owens Community Center, male models, left with emcee Sharon Gordon, and Nonya, fourth from left and other models wearing her designs.

Fashion

Majestic Collection

By Tangerine Clarke

Politician Jenifer Rajkumar.

People

Jenifer Rajkumar raises $240,000 in campaign funds for NYC Comptroller seat

By Tangerine Clarke

President Ali smiles brightly as he is presented with a New Jersey Resolution from Senator Britnee Timberlake of the 34th District from Lady Ira Lewis, president of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, NJ. Senator Jabari Brisport is at the extreme left, and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman is at the extreme right. Both of Guyanese parentage, at a breakfast morning at Waterfall Lounge, Brooklyn.

Guyana

Guyanese nationals welcome President Irfaan Ali to New York

By Tangerine Clarke

Phlebotomist Jorge Hernandez, from the New York Blood Center, left with repeat donor, Michelle, and NYS Senator Kevin Parker at the 6th Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive, in collaboration with the Sons of Kings Lodge #123, in Fellowship Hall of Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, on Sep. 21.

Health

Sen. Parker partners with Sons of Kings Lodge #123 for 6th annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive

By Tangerine Clarke

Models dressed in traditional Indian lehenga, a creation of glittering short blouse and lavish floor-length skirt, pose at the 2nd Annual Desi Look Fashion Show from the Bollywood segment, at Secrets Lounge in Jamaica, Queens, on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Fashion

Indian Fashion

By Tangerine Clarke

Chioma Iwuagu Udegbunam Phd., and Dr. Ezinne Kalu, Nigerian-born delegates to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, presented Doris Rodney, owner of Water Fall Lounge, 4703 Church Ave., with an African attire, after an afternoon of conversations on STEM.

Guyana

Guyanese join Nigerian UN delegates to discuss gender gap in STEM

By Tangerine Clarke

News

Lefferts Historic House presents ‘In the Face of History Freedom Cape’ workshop, Sept. 29

By Tangerine Clarke

Nigerian-born Nonye Anyadiegwu, creator of Noni Styles, showcases some of her many elegant outfits fabricated at her Brooklyn showroom.

Fashion

Noni Styles aims for authenticity and quality in African wear

By Tangerine Clarke

Revelers representing the Queer Caribbean Liberation Collective at the 2024 West Indian American Carnival on Eastern Parkway, Sept. 2.

Guyana

Queer Caribbean Liberation Collective marches on Eastern Parkway demanding justice for trans lives in the Caribbean

By Tangerine Clarke

A spirited dance sequence entertains the audience at the Annual Guyana Folk Festival fun day to end the 2024 season at Old Boys and Girls High School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Guyana

The 24th Guyana folk festival season ends with spectacular cultural presentation, cuisine and camaraderie

By Tangerine Clarke

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