14th ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE (CARAH) AWARDS set for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
Under the patronage of Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-USVI) and Congresswoman Yvette Clark (D-NY), the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) is proud to announce the 14th Annual CARAH Awards Gala.
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9th Annual Caribbean American Leadership Dialogue set for November 15-16, 2007 “Partnering for Progress in the Economy”
Invited speakers include: Caribbean Development Bank; Embassy of Trinidad; Embassy of Jamaica; Overseas Private Investment Corporation; US Ex-Im Bank; US Agency for International Development; and the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
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ICS to launch China Friendship Project with FactFinding Mission to China September 1-14, 2007
ICS Named Partner for NEA Minority Community Outreach launched at the NEA Convention
ICS was selected to partner with the National Education Association (NEA) in its Minority Community Outreach (MCO) Program targeting various ethnic communities including the Caribbean American, African immigrant and Hispanic communities.
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ICS President honored by Caribbean Labor Union Club for leadership on Caribbean American Heritage Month
Dr. Claire Nelson, ICS Founder and President was honored by the Caribbean Club of the AFSCME in Brooklyn, New York for her role as Co-Founder and Chair of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
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The Caribbean Community in Oakland celebrated the second national Caribbean American Heritage Month with a Gala Reception that honored ICS Founder and President, Dr. Claire Nelson, along with Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Rt. Hon. P.J. Patterson, and Nuggets star. Adonal Foyle.
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ICS President is Special Guest at Brooklyn Borough President Caribbean Day on June 27th
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EMBASSY EVENING SERIES - Trade and Tourism
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Trade and Tourism: Connecting the African Diaspora
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EMBASSY EVENING SERIES - ICS Young Professionals
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. From the Legislative Halls to the Corporate Board Rooms: Women Making History in the 21st Century
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EMBASSY EVENING SERIES - Black Economic Empowerment: From Marcus Garvey to Michael Lee Chin
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 6 p.m. The ICS Embassy Evening Series provides the opportunity for young professionals to engage directly with experts on some of the most pressing questions in current affairs.
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9th Annual Caribbean American Leadership Dialogue set for November 15-16, 2007 “Partnering for Progress in the Economy”
Invited speakers include: Caribbean Development Bank; Embassy of Trinidad; Embassy of Jamaica; Overseas Private Investment Corporation; US Ex-Im Bank; US Agency for International Development; and the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
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Thursday, August 16th
Garvey Memorial Celebration Location: Zanzibar-on-the-WaterFront. ICS President presents updates on Garvey Exoneration Campaign
Monday, June 18th - Caribbean American Legislative Forum
House Office Building 2150, The Forum discusses legislative issues such as health, education, immigration, transnational crime, economic development and trade. The Forum is open to public but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, June 20 Diaspora Luncheon OAS Atrium 1- 2:30 pm
ICS partners with National Organization for Advancement of Haitians to host Luncheon at the Diaspora Forum of the CARICOM Conference on the Caribbean held at the OAS on Wednesday, June 20th
Tribute to Hollywood & the Arts - June 24th
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles. ICS partner Caribbean Heritage Organization launched the first Caribbean American Heritage Month Tribute to Hollywood, honoring Suzanne Depasse.
National Interfaith Worship Service
At the All Souls Unitarian Church
16th & Harvard Streets, NW
Washington, DC
June 17, 2007
3:00PM - 5:00PM
For more information, Download the flyer [PDF]
Caribbean American Legislative Forum
Please join us in the Rayburn House Office Building 2150, June 18th 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. as we discuss legislative issues such as health, education, immigration, transnational crime, economic development and trade. The Forum is open to public but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. TO REGISTER and for more information, please visit www.icsdc.org.
CAHM 2007 Events
Celebrate... CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH with the 2007 DC Caribbean Literary Festival
Tuesday, June 5
6:30 pm
"AT HOME IN THE WORLD" featuring
Merle Collins, Donna Hemans,
Marie-Elena John, and Rosalind McLymont
Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts
13th Street and New York Avenue, NW
Admission: FREE
Contact: 240-988-5623
Wednesday, June 6
12:00pm
"LIFE INNA FOREIGN" featuring
Donna Hemans & Claire Nelson
Location: Library of Congress, Jefferson Building
Independence Avenue & First Street, NE
Admission: FREE
Contact: 202-707-2011
** Government Issued Picture ID Required for Entry
Thursday, June 7
6:00 pm
"CARIBBEAN VOICES: POETSPEAK"
featuring
Beny Blaq and Complex
Location: Martin Luther King Library
www.caribbeanheritagemonth.org
9th Street & G Street, NW
www.icsdc.org
Admission: FREE
Contact: 301-395-1013
Click here to download flyer [PDF]
Monday, April 9th - Caribbean American Heritage Month Update 2007
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
TeleConference with Presentation by Embassy of Barbados Representative on Conference on the Caribbean
Monday, April 16th - Caribbean Futures - Economic Security & Regional Integration
7:00 pm - 8:00pm
TeleConference with Ambassador Richard Bernal
Monday, April 23rd - Caribbean Futures - Human Security & Regional Integration
TeleConference with Assistant Secretary General, CARICOM, Dr. Edward Greene
Saturday, April 28th - Caribbean Visions 2020 - A Participatory Leadership Dialogue
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
THE PRESS ROOM
National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
(corner 12th & M Street NW)
Washington, DC 20036
Special Guests: Faye Housty - Director, Foreign Relations, CARICOM Ambassador Ellsworth John, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Chairman of the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors
The objective of "Caribbean Visions 2020" is to develop a consensus document from the Caribbean American Diaspora to be presented to CARICOM at the Conference on the Caribbean, June 19-21, 2007. Pre-Registration is required. You must be able to be present for the entire day as this is a participatory workshop. Cost US$50.00. Space is limited. Registration will begin on APRIL 9th and will close on April 20th. For additional information, please send email to icsdcorg@gmail.com.
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EMBASSY EVENING SERIES - Black Economic Empowerment
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) Youth Programs & Initiatives launched the first Embassy Evening Series of 2008 on February 26, 2008. February as Black History Month provided the Institute of Caribbean Studies Youth Programs and Initiatives with the opportune time to focus on the relevant issue of economic empowerment in the black community.
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Dr. Claire Nelson, ICS Founder and President on Global Town Hall on African Diaspora
ICS President is a panelist at the FraserNet 6th Annual PowerNetworking Conference in Atlanta on Thursday, June 28th.
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ICS NAMES SHERYL LEE RALPH & RICK FOX AS NATIONAL SPOKESPERSONS FOR CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
In commemoration of the Passage of the Bill to declare June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, ICS has named Sheryl Lee Ralph and Rick Fox to serve as National Spokespersons for the Commemoration.
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CARIBBEAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE FORUM & RECEPTION
On Tuesday, June 20, 2006, ICS organized the 8th Annual Caribbean American Legislative Forum. Speakers included Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Hon. Shirley Nathan Pulliam, Member Maryland House of Delegates; and Fay Housty, Director of Economic Affairs of CARICOM.
IDB HOSTS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Inter-American Development Bank organized a Special Seminar on Business Opportunities in the Caribbean and paved the way for the establishment of Caribbean American Business Council.
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SEMINAR ON TRANSNATIONAL FINANCE
In partnership with the Inter-American Dialogue, ICS organized a Seminar on TransNational Finance at the IAD Headquarters in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 20th.
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ICS Co-Hosts CARIBBEAN INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE
On Sunday, June 11th, ICS along with the Caribbean American InterCultural Organization served as Hosts for the Inaugural InterFaith Worship Service for Caribbean American Heritage Month.
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