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PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
Contact: Dr. Claire Nelson
Phone : (202) 638-0460
Email: icsdcorg@gmail.com
ICS inaugural Round-table Dialogue on Caribbean Climate Change Futures 2030 in New York City, to address the Road to Resilience
New York, N.Y.-June 3, 2014
On Monday, June 16, 2014, just on the heels of the release of US National Climate Assessment Report, the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), in partnership with the Consul-General of Jamaica in New York, and the Jamaican Permanent Mission to the United Nations, ICS launches the first in a series of dialogues on climate change in the Caribbean - Caribbean Climate Change Futures 2030: The Road to Resilience at the Consulate of Jamaica in New York city.
The program will highlight the challenges of building climate resilient low-carbon economies and explore opportunities for developing initiatives to effectively participate in adaptation means such as emerging energy and conservation micro-economies; and infrastructure resilience re-engineering. In preparation for the September 2014 U.N. Climate Summit taking place in New York City, and with a view to planning next steps for Caribbean actors, the forum convenes stakeholders, community leaders and experts in a dialogue around challenges, innovations and opportunities for resource governance and sustainable practices contributing to adaptation, mitigation and resilience of Caribbean economies.
The impacts of climate change are increasingly evident in all Small Islands and Low-lying Coastal Developing States (SIDS) regions, including the Caribbean. Beyond the Caribbean, along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, reveals the impact of changing weather patters and rising sea levels, underscoring the urgency of resiliency planning and climate change adaptations. New York City, populated by hundreds of thousands of persons of Caribbean origin, has now become more aware, and there is ongoing the most unprecedented debate on global climate change to date in the city. Inclusion of the Caribbean diaspora community in the conversation on climate resilience is both necessary and vital given the transnational economic relationships between the US and the Caribbean.
Slated speakers at the Caribbean Climate Futures 2030 include: H.E. Courtenay Rattray, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United Nations; Dr. Reginald Blake from New York City Panel on Climate Change; Dr. Gordon Taylor from SUNY at Stonybrook; Peter Adams from Acclimatise - a global private sector consultancy on climate adaptation; and Yvette Sterling, Esq., President of the Caribbean Bar Association. Participants will benefit from the networking with the notable stakeholders being convened by the Institute of Caribbean Studies - including the Caribbean Bar Association, the Caribbean Research Center at Medgar Evers College, the Alumni Foundation of the University of the West Indies, who will serve as convening partners. The reception to follow will be hosted by Tower Isles Patties.
The event offers an unprecedented opportunity for engagement among private sector and civil society actors, research institutions, and the Caribbean diaspora. For more information, kindly contact the Institute of Caribbean Studies at iscdcorg@gmail.com.
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WALL OF FAME
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A lifelong government and political figure, David Patterson was the first African American governor of New York state.
He was born David Alexander Patterson on May 20, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY, to labor law attorney Basil Patterson and homemaker, Portia Patterson. Patterson's family is steeped in political history-his father was the first African-American Secretary of State in New York and the first African-American vice-chair of the National Democratic Party. His paternal grandmother also worked for a brief time in the political arena: She was a secretary to civil rights activist, Marcus Garvey.
Shortly after birth, Patterson contracted a serious ear infection that spread to his optic nerve. The resulting damage left the newborn with no sight in his left eye and limited vision in his right. To give Patterson a mainstream schooling experience, his family bought a home in the Long Island suburb of Hempstead. He was the first disabled student in the Hempstead public schools, but he was also a conscientious one. He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1971, finishing a year ahead of his peers.
The next year, Patterson entered Columbia University as a top student, and made the dean's list his first semester. Unfortunately, in just one semester, he went from the dean's list to flunking out. He temporarily left his studies on advice from a professor, who told him he needed to take some time to learn how to stand up for himself. He returned to Columbia to finish his undergraduate degree, graduating with a bachelor's degree in History in 1977. He then went on to law school at Hofstra University, completing his Juris Doctor in 1982 and then to the Queens district attorney's office, working as an assistant district attorney.
In 1985, he worked for David Dinkins' successful campaign for Manhattan borough president. Later that year, Patterson won his own campaign for State Senate after the senatorial incumbent, Leon Bogues died. He was elected to represent Harlem at the age of 31, becoming the youngest state senator in New York's history. He made headlines in the mid 90s for his work to preserve an African-American burial ground discovered on the excavation site for a new federal building in New York City.
In 2003, he became the minority leader of the New York State Senate and the first African-American legislative leader in New York's history. He made history again the next year, when he became the first visually impaired person to address the Democratic National Convention. In 2007, he became New York's first African-American lieutenant governor.
He currently serves as a member of the Democratic National Committee and as a board member of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. In addition to his political work, the governor is an outspoken advocate for the American Foundation for the Blind, and an avid runner. Paterson completed the New York City Marathon on November 7, 1999, and serves as a Member of the Board of the Achilles Track Club.
http://www.biography.com/people/david-a-paterson-400134#leading-new-york&awesm=~oDpmU1J4bwQQ56
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I.C.S Stars
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Valrie Walker Sanders
VALRIE WALKER SANDERS, a true international, was born in Jamaica and raised in the United Kingdom. She earned an M.A. degree in International Relations from Georgia State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta Law School.
Valrie has a long history of community involvement. She is a Special Events Director of the ICS Commemorative Committee and Founding President of Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition (GCAHC). She has served on the Board of Directors of several social and cultural organizations. Valrie represented the Caribbean community at the FEMA Black Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in 2009, and at the White House Community Leaders' Briefing in 2011.
In 2009, Valrie received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award from the Georgia Secretary of State and was appointed Georgia Goodwill Ambassador for her work with GCAHC. Her other awards include Outstanding Woman in the Community from the organization W.O.M.E.N. and the Caribbean American Pioneer Award from the Atlanta Caribbean Association. Valrie has been a member of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. since 2010. In 2011, she was appointed Chair of the organization's International Task Force by the late Dr. Evelyn Lowery.
One of Valrie's passions is international travel. She has visited 17 countries on the African Continent, several countries in Europe, the Far East, and the Caribbean. In 2012, she published a book entitled African Hospitality chronicling her travel experiences in Africa.
Valrie is employed by the U.S. Department of Commerce - the U.S. Census Bureau - working on The National Crime Victimization Survey.
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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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In the year 1998 Jamaica's (Reggae Boyz) became the first English speaking team from the Caribbean to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Singing.....Rise up! Stand and take your place! rule your destiny, be tha best that you can be. Rise up! oh oh oh oh. Rise up, shine like the sun, your journey has just begun. Rise up....." that was the official theme song of The Reggae Boyz going into the World Cup.
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June 11: Meet the Authors to read at the
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:
RSVP your free ticket here
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CELEBRATE JUNE!
CELEBRATE JUNE!!!
SHARE YOUR HERITAGE !!!
#NCAHM2014
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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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