wiadca Archives – Page 2 of 8 – Caribbean Life

Volunteers of the WIADCA join Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, fifth from left, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke and WIADCA Chair Michelle Gibbs, extreme right to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month on Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza, June 24.

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BP Antonio Reynoso, WIADCA celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in colorful splendor

By Tangerine Clarke

Rep.Stacey E.Plaskett (VI).

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USVI Congresswoman’s Grand Marshal for Carnival Parade

By Nelson A. King

From left, Commissioner Manuel Castro, MayorÕs Office of Immigrant Affairs, legendary calypsonian Lord Nelson, CG J. Andre Laveau, Mayor Eric L. Adams, Hazra Ali, partly hidden, Edward Mermelstein, MayorÕs Office of International Affairs, and Ambassador to the US, Anthony Phillips Spencer, at the T&T Golden Jubilee flag raising at Bowling Green in NYC.

Trinidad & Tobago

Mayor Adams raises flag, proclaim Aug. 31, T&T Heritage Day in NY

By Tangerine Clarke

Masqueraders before the speeches began at the launch of NY Caribbean Carnival 2022.

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Spectacular launch of NY Caribbean Carnival 2022 in-person

By Nelson A. King

Guyanese American Sherif Barker, newest committee member of WIADCA, poses with Guyana's Golden Arrowhead flag against the 2022 Carnival backdrop, at the recent kick-off at Kings Theatre, on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.

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Guyanese American Sherif Barker is WIADCA’s newest committee member

By Tangerine Clarke

Models in Branches and Associates' band "Carnival is Color. From left: Shantel Chambers portrays 'Power, Strength and Royalty,' Selena Thorman portrays 'Seduction,' Teshanna Thorman portrays 'Colors of the Band; and Kathline St. Fleur portrays 'Sunset.'

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WIADCA releases Carnival Week roster

By Nelson A. King

Masquerader, Kayla Freeman, left, and Suga Candy Mas band leader Maxine Magdaleno, showcase creations from the Ambrosia section designed by Carib Colors, as part of an exciting costume band, ready to vie in the 'big band' category on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

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Suga Candy Mas readies for the return of Labor Day Carnival

By Tangerine Clarke

Politicians at start of Carnival March last Labor Day, 2021.

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Caribbean Carnival is back!

By Nelson A. King

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WIADCA connects with Caribbean Diaspora

By Nelson A. King

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MAS EXHIBIT

By Nelson A. King

Joyce Quamina. WIADCA/Rhea Smith

Trinidad & Tobago

‘The world has lost a giant’ in Joyce Quamina: Parker

By Nelson A. King

Joyce Quamina. WIADCA/Rhea Smith

Trinidad & Tobago

WIADCA mourns death of ‘Carnival Queen’ Joyce Quamina

By Nelson A. King

The late Caribbean attorney and political activist, Colin Moore. Gerry Hopkins

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Tributes to prominent lawyer, political activist Colin Moore

By Nelson A. King

Santa with parents and their daughter. Michelle Gibbs/WIADCA

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WIADCA hosts annual Children’s Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive

By Nelson A. King

Politicians at beginning of Parade. Photo by Nelson A.King

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MARCH ON

By Nelson A. King

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Former CRC head honored posthumously as March Marshal

By Nelson A. King

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Ridgewood clinic brings basketball to children with developmental disabilities

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More than 2,500 people sign petition opposing seasonal enclosure at Astoria Park tennis courts

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels spoke at an executive budget hearing, Monday.

NYC set to save millions in delayed class-size mandates for public schools – but at what cost?