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"We have to ensure that oceans continue to meet our needs without compromising those of future generations. They regulate the planet's climate and are a significant source of nutrition. Their surface provides essential passage for global trade, while their depths hold current and future solutions to humanity's energy needs."
-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
2014 Theme: Together, we have the power to protect the oceans
The celebration of World Oceans Day 2014 coincides with the first day of the twenty-fourth meeting of the Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This year, also marks the twentieth anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention.
The United Nations will celebrate World Oceans Day 2014 and recognize the winners of the Annual World Oceans Day Oceanic Photo Competition at an event on 9 June 2014 at United Nations Headquarters.
Why do we celebrate World Oceans Day?
- To remind everyone of the major part the Ocean has in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
- To inform the public on the impact of the human actions on the Ocean.
- To develop a worldwide movement of citizen, towards the Ocean.
- To mobilize and unite the world's population on a project for the sustainable management of the World Ocean. They are a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere.
- To celebrate together the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the Ocean.
http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/
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WALL OF FAME
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Claudia Gordon
Disability is Not a Defense
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Claudia Gordon, Esq., is the first deaf lawyer who is African American and female. She is also the first deaf student to graduate from American University (AU) Washington College of Law, in Washington, DC, in 2000. At AU, Gordon specialized in disability rights law and policy. Since earning her juris doctorate, Gordon has been active in working to ensure the rights of people with disabilities are respected.
Gordon was born in Jamaica and became deaf at age eight. Faced with discrimination, she moved to the United States where she first attended a public school, then the Lexington School for the Deaf in New York. It was at Lexington where she learned sign language. Her discrimination encouraged her to become a lawyer.
Gordon graduated from Howard University in 1995 with a bachelor of arts in political science.
At Howard, she was a Patricia Robert Harris Public Affairs Fellow, a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, and the Political Science Honor Society. More awards and honors came at American University, where she was an Equal Justice Foundation Fellow, earned the Myers Law Scholarship and the J. Franklin Bourne Scholarship. In 2002, she received the Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award from the American Association of People with Disabilities.
Gordon received the Skadden Fellowship (for law graduates working with disabled people) that paid for her to work at the National Association of the Deaf Law and Advocacy Center. This allowed her to provide "direct representation and advocacy for poor deaf persons with a particular emphasis on outreach to those who are members of minority groups."
She has held many posts including vice-president of the National Black Deaf Advocates Association (NBDA) and provided advocacy leadership at the National Association of the Deaf Law Center; the Civil Practice Clinic at Washington College of Law, the Washington, DC Public Defender Service-Mental Health Division and the Black Law Students Association among others. As of 2007, she was a policy advisor for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, involved in the area of emergency preparedness for individuals who have special needs and individuals with disabilities.
She firmly believes that "regardless of one's disability, with the right attitude, success is attainable in school and in the workplace."
http://womenanddeafness.pbworks.com/w/page/7404698/Claudia%20Gordon,%20First%20Black%20Deaf%20Lawyer
http://deafness.about.com/od/deafwomen/p/claudiagordon.htm
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JOIN THE PARTY
TODAY IS UN WORLD OCEANS DAY!
LOG ON TO THE CARIBBEAN SEAFAN FESTIVAL ONLINE
On June 8th, in commemoration of World Oceans Day, Join the Virtual Caribbean SeaFan Community, and let the world know!
"Life Needs the Caribbean Sea"
Join the Campaign for a Living Sea.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
10:00am EDT
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The Braeton Police Youth Club in association with the Institute of Caribbean Studies, National Environment and Planning Agency and The JN Foundation are hosting a beach clean-up at Hellshire Bay in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica. It serves to sensitize the youth about the importance of coastal waters to our lives. Hear more from this promising group via WWW.CARIBVISION.TV during the CARIBBEAN SEAFAN FESTIVAL ONLINE!
TOGETHER, WE HAVE THE POWER TO PROTECT THE OCEANS!
Let's make a whale of a difference!!!
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JUNE 22-27th
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The week of activities are aimed at increasing dialogue on legislative, policy and program issues that are of critical importance to the Caribbean American community, with a special focus on the needs of small businesses and the self-employed - business, trade, affordable health care and price. Themes include International Trade, Small Business, the Affordable Health Care Act and Immigration Reform.
Register to be a Delegate and attend your choice of:
June 22 - Afro-Caribbean Gospel Explosion
June 24 - Caribbean African Faith Leaders Conference at the Organization of American States
June 25 - Legislative Forum/Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
June 26 - Caribbean American Business Leaders Roundtable at the US PTO & Inter-American Development Bank
June 26 - White House Briefing
June 27 - Briefing at US Census Department
Briefing at US State Department
Or Send an email to icsdcorg@gmail.com
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The shortest runway on earth, not more than 1,300 feet long, can be found at the Caribbean island of Saba?
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June 11: Meet the Authors to read at the AllSpice Book Festival@ Portico Book Store on June 11 at 6pm
June 14: CCCO Caribbean Extravazanga & Tastefest!
What are you craving? Find out here...
June 14: Charleston Carifest 2014
Visit us for more information here
June 14:
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CELEBRATE JUNE!
CELEBRATE JUNE!!!
SHARE YOUR HERITAGE !!!
#NCAHM2014
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STAY UPDATED - JOIN ICS ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
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Like us on your favorite social network. Follow us on Twitter to get updates on events or activities you are unable to attend. Or to share your perspective on an issue, event or activity. We look forward to sharing with you. Follow us now:
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SHOW YOUR PRIDE!!!
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CARIBBEAN CONNEXIONS MAGAZINE
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ICS is producing the
4th edition of its NCAHM Commemorative magazine Caribbean Connexions.
Be a part of this Celebration by putting your business or organization before an audience of more than 5,000.
The magazine will feature articles on the status of important issues for the Caribbean American community like immigration, health care, and small business development.
If you would like to place an ad, advertorial or submit a feature article contact ICS at icsdcorg@gmail.com or call 202-638-0460. Submissions due by JUNE 15th!
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wave your flag
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