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For decades, people have been told that
milk is an important part of a daily diet
(after all, it “does a body good” right?).
While it can provide a wide range of
nutrients and minerals that the body
needs, the fact is that it’s not always
the best option, particularly for those
with lactose intolerance or who choose
not to consume animal products and byproducts. The good
news is that there are incredibly healthy, non-dairy alternatives
available today, many focused on nut milks —one of which is
leading the pack. In 2013, almond milk officially became more
popular than soy milk or rice milk in the U.S. in terms of sales,
and today it makes up about two-thirds of the plant-based milk
market. And it’s not just the United States where it’s finding
growing interest—U.K. sales topped $92 million in 2013 as
well. But sales data alone isn’t enough to support a big diet
change. While almond milk is obviously a common choice
nowadays, it’s worth taking a look at everything this hearty
beverage has to offer. When doing so, it’s easy to see why so
many have added almond milk to their nutrition plan.

How Almond Milk is Made Beyond just the obvious nutritional boost that it provides,
here are some more specific ways that almond milk can
Almond Milk is actually much older than most may realize. benefit your health and overall well-being: It supports
While it has recently become a trendy drink, it’s been used weight loss plans since it averages 30-60 calories per cup;
as far back as the Middle Ages, in particular a staple of the offers heart health benefits by promoting better blood
Middle East as well as the Mediterranean region. The most flow; encourages bone health providing 30% of daily
common way to make the beverage is to grind almonds in recommended calcium allowance and 25% daily value
a blender with water (after soaking overnight uncovered, of Vitamin D; can improve appearance of skin due to its
then washing and draining before adding fresh water to Vitamin E nutrient; it’s a good food choice for diabetics
blend). Then, the “pulp” is strained out, leaving behind a as it’s low in carbohydrates and sugars; possible reduced
creamy milk. Flavors like vanilla can be added to provide risk of cancer although more studies are needed to support
a little sweetness, but the rich taste of almonds is generally being able to repress the development of prostate cancer
more than enough to make it a delicious option all on its by as much as 30%.
own. (I sure wish we had thought of this when I was
growing up as we had an almond tree in our yard!) Cooking with Almond Milk

The great thing about almond milk is that, unlike dairy, it Almond milk isn’t just delicious and healthy—it’s also
doesn’t have to be refrigerated to keep it from spoiling— very versatile. While you can drink it plain, it can also
which is great for traveling or on-the-go. It will stay be used in many common food items as a substitute for
fresh for roughly two days, so be sure to use it as soon dairy: Use it in cereal; add it as a base to your morning
as possible (thankfully it’s easy enough to make more smoothie; try almond milk as a creamer for coffee; mix it
when you need it, too). No matter if you choose to buy it into oatmeal instead of milk or water; substitute it for the
or make it yourself, you’ll find plenty to love about this milk used in various cooking or baking recipes,
beverage—from great taste to incredible health benefits. especially sweets.

The Whole Nutrition of Almond Milk Heart Healthy recipe:

One of the great things about almond milk is that it’s filled Almond Milk Meal Replacement Smoothie
with vitamins and minerals, providing an acceptable (and 1 cup almond milk
sometimes even better) substitute for traditional cow’s 1/2 cup baby spinach
milk, soy milk or rice milk in many ways. It’s lower in 2 scoops of your favorite protein powder
calories than other milks, which can be helpful to those 1/2 tsp vanilla
watching overall intake; a good source of calcium to 1 tsp stevia or agave
encourage strong bones and teeth; high potassium content, 1 cup ice
which helps to control blood pressure; no trans fats or Blend and enjoy!
saturated fats, which is part of a heart healthy diet; good 1 carrot
concentration of magnesium to control muscle, nerve 1/2 small red beet
function, better sleep and bowel movements; excellent 2 green beet leaves.
source of vitamin D, that provides energy and helps
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D and riboflavin you’ll want to look for fortified options weightloss
that include these two essential nutrients or supplement
as needed. This is especially important if you choose to *I must state for the record that although I’m in the
swap in almond milk for children less than two years health profession, I am not a physician, and any
old who rely on these vitamins and minerals for proper information mentioned herein are derived from my
development. When my daughter was weaned from breast personal experience, research, scientific experiments and
milk, I chose to make my own almond milk instead of case studies. It is not intended as medical advice and I
giving her baby formula. I also chose to feed her greens wholeheartedly recommend that you work closely with
which is where the cows get their calcium and other your doctor to determine the right path to wellness based
important nutrients. on your individual health conditions.

More of the Health Benefits of Almond Milk

The journey leading up to the Caribbean Heritage Month the 32 countries by a common history, beliefs, foods, music
began in June 2005 with the passage of US House Bill 71 and beautiful beaches. Our Contributions to the world
sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee(D-CA) who include bauxite doctors, scholars, Nobel Prize winners,
said “recognizing the significance of the Caribbean peoples producers of spices, rum, asphalt and oil, fruits, coffee,
and descendants in the history and culture of the United music, reggae, calypso and steel drums, merengue and
States, Caribbean and Latin America is essential at this other music genres. We boast the fastest sprinter in Usain
time.” On February 14,2006, one year later, the resolution Bolt of Jamaica and the top baseball and cricket players
passed the Senate culminating a two-year bipartisan and in the world.
bicameral effort to recognize the history, cultural and
contributions of the Caribbean Americans to the United Are Caribbean peoples the Silent Majority in Florida?
States and the world. This year in the month of June we As we examine the US Census data,2017,it is clear that
celebrate marks the 13th year since the law was passed in in the state of Florida the number of African Americans
2006. are 2,999,862 while the Caribbean population is over
3,019,686.But if we are to combine these numbers with
Why and when did Africans come to the Americas? the 4,568,987 Hispanic/Latino in Florida we will have
Through this commemoration we Caribbean peoples have a substantial block of Floridians who can exercise their
an opportunity to reflect on the fact that “we came before influence to ensure that the rights and opportunities are
Columbus,” as documented in the book by the Guyanese fulfilled. We know that Caribbean folks are an economic
Ivan Van Sertima in 1976, entitled ‘They came before and social force in Florida and the USA. We have to build
Columbus. on our strengths as being well educated, very religious,
“The African presence started with the Olmecs African supportive of the local, state and national government
Civilization over 5000 BC and certainly before the arrival as evidenced by the many leadership positions like US
of Columbus in 1492 AD. Attorney General Eric Holder, Former Lieutenant Governor
of Florida Jennifer Carroll, General and Secretary of State
The myth that Africans first arrived in Jamestown, Virginia Colin Powell and Shirley Chisolm the first woman to run
in 1619 must be corrected to reflect the fact that the first for the President of the United States in 1972.
Africans came to the Americas in 1503 and landed on the
island of Hispaniola, now Dominican Republic and Haiti. My Final Message
These enslaved Africans then increased in numbers to the We as Caribbean peoples must share our history,
thousands as they populated the islands in the Caribbean contributions and culture so that other people would know
and the land and countries in the South America and central our beautiful culture and recognize that we have been and
America. We met and have interacted and lived in harmony continue to be contributors to the Americas and the world
with the Tainos, Arawaks, Caribs, Mayans, Chinese, in several ways. We must put a face on each of our 32 plus
Pakistanis, Indians, Jewish Japanese, Middle Easterners, Caribbean countries which a safe and economically sound
and Europeans from France, Spain, Portugal, England, countries in the Americas. We will continue to exercise our
Netherlands and others. The Caribbean has been a model power and influence by supporting the many Caribbean
and melting plot for racial and ethnic harmony. Associations and Organizations who are actively trying
One of the fascinating things about the Caribbean is to get the word out and make a difference in the lives of
that while we are racially, ethnically, culturally and all Caribbean peoples and all peoples in Florida and the
linguistically diverse, we consider ourselves to be united in United States.

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When we think of Divas in the world of Caribbean Entertainment with regards to calypso and soca
music, certain names come to mind….Singing Francine, Denyse Plummer and Calypso Rose (the
ultimate). Then there is the woman that began the art of adlibbing in the genre of soca music……Ms.
Alison Hinds, who is definitely the Bridge between the old and the new.

The Queen of Soca in her own words….

After Trinidad carnival, the list of accomplishments over the has been very intense, and I am
typical performance circuit for past 6-7 years. Please tell us a meeting new Caribbean actors so,
most entertainers is to head to bit about this new movie that you it has been a very good experience;
North America and Europe to are currently filming, your role when we travel to Ghana, we meet
begin touring. How have you and your expectations…. the Ghanaian cast, along with some
been able to break the monotony Nollywood actors (Nigerian actors)
over the years? “Joseph is the name of the movie, The African film industry is
and it’s all about reconnecting with huge, and the movie has received
“My music has gone into markets your heritage and ancestry, which endorsements from the President
that are not traditionally known for is want the main character wants to of Ghana, and that government has
soca, so I think this helps with the do; now what is happening within given some assistance, along with
non-traditional “carnival circuit” the family dynamic is another the governments of Jamaica and
which we are cautiously working story. I play his mother and my Barbados through the Barbados
towards. My present management character is a typical Mom whose Ministry of Culture. The movie will
does a very good job of looking for ultimate goal is for her family to premiere in Ghana in November;
and creating opportunities for me, be together and for her kids to be this is the ‘Year of Return’ and
and not just waiting on the phone successful, she wants what every the story fits, because they are
to ring. They are out there looking mother wants, which is the best encouraging Africans and people
and checking the markets to see for her children. It’s a wealthy of the Diaspora to return to Africa,
where my music is being played family with status, however it is and the story plays into that, so it
and having an impact, and ensuring what goes on between the family will be launched then.”
that these markets are not overly members that generates the drama;
saturated.” I love the story line, and I am What for you would be the
looking forward to it. We are ultimate tour, also what is still
What are your thoughts on the currently filming in Jamaica and yet to be accomplished by Alison
world favorability of soca music then we head to Ghana to continue; Hinds?
in 2019, compared to that of this has given me an opportunity
reggae…. to finally access and strengthen “My ultimate tour would be my
my acting abilities. Although show, just me Alison Hinds, in a
“Soca is more visible now, I am still touring, I didn’t have show that would appeal to a wide
compared to 5 – 10 years ago, the time to do anything like this cross section, featuring artistes that
but we still have a ways to go, it before when I was building my I either wanted to work with, or
still is very much a niche market, career, but now I want to make have worked with in the past.”
and confined to the West Indian time for this. To shoot a movie,
markets around the world. There you have to take time off from Give us an idea of who these
are a few artistes that have stepped your other responsibilities to focus artistes would be…
out of that, but it’s still not music on that, and when I spoke to my
that a lot of the world knows about, management, and expressed to I have not had the opportunity to
we still have work to do.” them what I wanted to do, they just work with Taurus Riley, I would
needed the timeframe, and said love that…..Shaggy is so much
Alison Hinds the actress, is a title they would work around it and fun always {laughter} every time,
that has been part of your long facilitate. Thus far the shooting so he would definitely have to be

there; Destra, she is also so much this is real; it’s like when Barack can make a difference for your
fun. Those are a few that I would Obama became President, that daughter and other youth?
love to have featured, and just take was a serious thing for little black
that show everywhere, making it a boys all over the US. It was like “Education is important, because
world tour.” Yes, you can really do this, you there are still a lot of people that
can really become President of the don’t understand the importance
Ah lil residency in Vegas United States. So I am really seeing of recycling plastics, newspapers
wouldn’t hurt either right… women come into the fore front, and metals, otherwise it’s going to
but again we are still fighting some build up; and when we are gone,
“Absolutely true” {laughter} of that male hierarchy, and them my daughter and her kids will live
wanting to keep that old boys club in a toxic world. So we have to
What is your platform as a intact. But it’s crumbling, women make sure and get that through
motivational speaker, how do you are coming up in the ranks they to people. Barbados has made a
see women in today’s political are CEOs, Managers, Supervisors, conscious move towards a green
and social climate? Entrepreneurs, they are all of economy, we have always had
that. They are making way and solar water heating from as long as
“For sure in the Caribbean region I making space so that generations I could remember. Now we have
am seeing more women than ever of young girls can say Yeah, of the solar cells for electricity for
before coming into the political course we can do this! So women your house, businesses and so on,
arena and making their voices are surging forward even more, where you can eventually come off
heard, not just as women but as and the generation that I am seeing the grid, and sell electricity back to
people with a cause wanting to now, are not going to let anyone the electric company. With regards
form society. In Barbados the stop them, whatever it is they want, to plastics, a lot of the grocery
two highest posts in the land are they are saying who can really stop stores are phasing out plastic bags,
held by women, our Governor me….the only ones who can stop Massy in Barbados now gives
General, and our first female Prime me is me.” {laughter} you brown paper bags, and if you
Minister. That says a lot for little want plastic bags, you will have to
girls not just in Barbados but all What are your thoughts on pay for one. There are restaurants
over the region, understanding YES climate change, and how we using paper straws and containers,
it’s a conscious move. There will
always be people saying, why do
we have to do this, but sometimes
you have to get simplistic with
people to show them how THEY
contribute to the buildup of trash.
My daughter and her school peers
recycle at her school, and in her
class room, the kids are very aware
of recycling and how it affects the
earth, so I think it’s a matter of
education and getting that info out
there. Of course there is still a lot

to be done.” did it prior to her) That I would I made an impact and created
be recognized for those things that something special that won’t be
How do you want your legacy have changed the face of Caribbean forgotten.”
to be remembered in the history music, not just as a female artiste,
books? but as an artiste period. That I was For Booking
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the way for specifically the female too can do whatever it is….that it
artistes, (I reminded Alison, that doesn’t have to be in entertainment,
she started the art of adlibbing but that it applies across the board.
in her songs, and that no one else I would like my legacy to be that



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Tara Lynne is vivacious, with a consistent challenge is to figure out the right time to share.”
positive vibe that just won’t quit! As our In sharing the pit falls of the music industry, the
Rising Star, we began delving into how entertainer shared “I’ve been in music since I was
the young singer began her journey. Her born, singing with my Dad and recording in studios
featured song on Lil Wayne’s album was not the in Boston, I have even been to Paisley Park Studios
beginning, but it certainly enhanced it. When asked (Prince) in Minneapolis, and been submerged in this
about such, she shared that her featured song on Lil for a very long time, so I absolutely know about those
Wayne’s album, was “surreal.” She further shared sharks. It’s a part of the journey as with everything in
“When I first heard the song, I was driving in Atlanta, life, it’s just that in the music business it’s a bit more
and we started screaming!! That is something I will prevalent. What I have learned, is not to compromise
never forget…. being part of that project was about who I am as a person. I am very empathetic, open
relationships, because I actually knew Wayne when and loving…. I am still one of those people that will
we met in Miami years before. He came up with trust you until you give me a reason not to. But with
the track, reached out, and said “I need you on it.” that being said, I have built up very thick skin when it
I did it sent it back, and it ended up on the album. comes to rejection or being told “No.” I truly believe
The process of recording and getting it to him was that “No” may mean “not forever”, or “not right now.”
very smooth, because he knew he wanted me on the I don’t take things personal anymore, to me “No” just
album, and just being able to be a part of that project means, figure out another way, because this is my
with him at a high point in his career, was an honor destiny what I was put on this earth to do, and nobody
and a blessing. What I took away from that is to just is going to stop that.”
continue to be myself. On the track I added my
Caribbean flavor, stuck to my roots and that’s why I Performing in Trinidad and Tobago, is a goal of many
was sought out. So it’s a constant reminder to just be soca entertainers, and this year she stated, “I made
the Bimini Gal that I am.” it to the Red the White and the Black {she laughs} I
was blessed to work with Nicolai Green who is NMG
Tara Lynne continued sharing that thus far, some Music, and previously part of Precision Productions.
of her challenges, among her successes have been He was the first producer to do an all female riddim,
“Strategic planning…. because of my versatility, I do that included Nadia Batson, Patrice Roberts, FayeAnn
dance hall, soca, and R&B, and I think sometimes Lyons, Jadel and I; so to come out on a riddim with
that’s a challenge for me, because I have to strategize the women of soca royalty was just unbelievable, and
what to hone in on, and what to release next. Right the response was great. I went down, did a promo
now, the three releases that I currently have are mostly tour on Red, Boom Champions, 96.1, and all of the
soca driven, but I’m about to shake it up with a feature major stations, the feedback was awesome, and I went
to be released in a couple months with a reggae artiste, back again to play mas {laughter} That was my first
which blends the soca vibe with some reggae. A part time playing mas, and I did it in Trinidad, what better
of being true to myself is to not set limits, and to place to play mas than in Trinidad, and I would do it
show my versatility in the midst of my success; so my all over again!” {laughter}

As our Rising Star, she shared that it doesn’t matter what the scale do it that way. So before you even
attempt to come out into this world
she intends to “continue to put or society says. Love yourself, be of music believe in yourself, know
who you are, know what you want
out new music and give my fans happy and grow with who you are, to say and don’t let anyone tell you
differently.”
something to look forward to.” that is something that I want to
TARA LYNNE’S Music
In addition Tara Lynne shared, “I be known for, and I feel that I am Performance Credits include: The
single ‘One Time’ and brand new
want to vocally and musically push bringing that into the industry as soca hit ‘Big and Sexy and Cute’
The opening act for ‘The King of
myself, and that’s why I always well.” Soca’ Machel Montano, The “King
of Dancehall” Beenie Man, The
try to work with new producers “Queen of Soca” Alison Hinds,
Living Legend Sizzla, “Nigerian
and different writers. I co-wrote Our Classic question to Tara Lynne Megastar” Davido, ‘Queen of the
Dancehall’ Spice, DJ Khaled’s “We
‘Big and Sexy and Cute’, and ‘One of “What would be her ultimate The Best”, Mavado, Dancehall artist
Konshens, Grammy award winning
Time’, but I do believe that bringing collab, and what advice would she songstress Monica, Wyclef Jean of
“The Fugees” and many more.
in other creative talents, helps to offer to young artistes that would
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challenge myself to bring out all the She stated “There are at least two

facets of me, and to continue to give people that would be my ultimate

my fans new music.” collaboration… I would like to do

a song with my father, who passed.

The dynamic young woman, stated He released three calypso albums,

when asked what she brings to and one of these days I would

the industry that is different, that love to take his masters and do a

she brings a “very positive vibe collaboration with him, just like

and a taste of the Bahamas which Natalie Cole did with her father.

is something that the rest of the That would be my ultimate, and

Caribbean and the world haven’t I definitely want to do that. For

really gotten a perspective of.” She a live collab, it would be either

further stated “We’ve got Bahamen, Rhianna or Buju. I love the fact

but there hasn’t been a woman that Rhianna is a proud Caribbean

that came out and represented the woman, I love her versatility and

Bahamas on the world stage. I her energy; I feel such a realness

also feel that my calypso roots and and a rawness from her that I

reggae, helps me to bring versatility, identify with, and I feel it would be

but definitely that positivity. That’s an amazing collab, and I just love

why with my 1st single ‘One time’, Buju from long time.” {laughter}

I wanted to make it a dance song,

something fun and upbeat that my The entertainer’s last word for

grandmother could listen to or any young artistes…. “Believe in

of my nieces or nephews. With ‘Big yourself, that is the first thing that

and Sexy and Cute’, I wanted to put you have to do, because this world

out a message of loving yourself, is full of so many opinions, and

and that it was okay, regardless people will tell you that you cannot

of what social media says….that do this, or that, don’t do it this way,

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little more.

Ingredients:

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• 2 Gluten-free tortillas tortilla is ready put the tortilla into a plate and add jerk

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• 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped) to tortilla.

• 1 garlic clove (chopped)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil Difficulty: None

• 1 teaspoon Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Preparation: 10 minutes

• 2 tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Portions: Serves 2

Step 1. Open the beans and pour off the water. Put the

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Unsung Sports Heroes
in the Caribbean Community

Written by Ashton Baptiste Head Coach at GGS

There are many names that you but they are out there, just do They are now preparing to go to
won’t read on any flyers…won’t some research on them. Men like, Tennessee for Nationals.
hear them on the radio….won’t see Hue Menizes who resides here in
them in any Caribbean newspaper. Orlando, is the Head Coach of Malcolm Alexis, is the Head
Nevertheless these heroes all live the Jamaican Women’s National Coach at Colonial High School
right here in Florida. Names like Football Team, he is also the and also at South Orlando Soccer
Kirk Chin, Kent Welch, Kurt Director of Florida Kraze Krush Club. Ashton Baptiste took his
Hernandez, Norman Murray, (FKK) soccer club. Hue is always school, Foundation Academy
Ashton Baptiste, Rodney Rooplal, pushing and motivating local kids further than any other coach in
Roger Gonzales, Malcolm Alexis, to accomplish as much as they can. any sport in the history of that
David McConely, the late Mike Kenny Courtain, is the Dean of institution, which spans 60 years.
Clifford, Hue Menizes, Derron students at Oakridge High School, In the 2017-18 season, he and his
Cronwall, Riddle “Ray” Froster and has been their Varsity soccer team went undefeated through
and Kenny Courtain. These men coach for the past twelve years. Districts becoming champions,
help to change and shape the lives He has won two District titles they then conquered Regionals,
of many young men and women and his student team also made again becoming Champs before
in Central Florida, not just those it to Regionals, while assisting losing in the State semifinals. In
of Caribbean heritage but kids many young adults towards 2017, he coached his under 15 team
from all walks of life and ethnic entering college, by helping them at Golden Gold Soccer Academy
backgrounds. Most of these men get scholarships through soccer. (GGS) to win the Third Division,
work in schools teaching the game Rodney Rooplal has coached and the under 16 team in 2018-
of soccer, or football as we call it younger kids in the Ocoee Soccer 1019 to win the Second Division.
in the Caribbean. Others work in League and his athletes have won Coach Ashton, like his counterpart
youth soccer clubs in Orlando, and many championships with the at Oakridge has help many student
they form a foundation of teachers, Developmental league before athletes enter college both on the
mentors, coaches and sometimes switching over to the Competitive school and club level. These men
just good listeners. Do you know league, where he has won titles and others like them, should truly
why these men are heroes to a lot with Foundation Academy and be respected for investing their
of kids in Florida…. because they also American Christian Youth time, sometimes their money but
give without looking for any kind of Sports (ACYS). He recently reach most importantly their knowledge
praise from the media. a milestone in his coaching career, and wisdom. They should be
when he and his team, R9 Academy saluted for what they have done
There are many more heroes in represented Florida in Texas, and continue to do, for the young
Tampa, Ocala, Gainesville and at the President’s Cup Regional people of Central Florida.
South FL, just too many to mention Tournament where they won.

Vivacious and enduring, are some of the descriptives that come to mind
when one thinks of Ms. Diana Taylor, lovingly referred to as “Lady D.”
She is one of the pioneers that have elevated Caribbean music within
the Central Florida market, over the past 34 years. Also the owner of
the flagship convenience store Caribbean One Stop, Lady D in her early
days started her broadcasting career on WONG AM, and over the years
moved to the following spots on the dial, 127- WORL, 99- WHOO, and
1190 WAMT. Currently her show, Caribbean Affair Connection Radio
can be heard from 7-9pm mid-week, and on Saturdays 12-5pm on 1600
WOKB AM.
She can also be credited with creating the Young People’s Forum,
which has given the youth of Central Florida their own voice, while
simultaneously becoming a medium of change in the lives of both the
youth and their parents.
The following are some notable awards received by Lady D:
2018 – Award from North Orlando SDA Church for years of service to
the Greater Orlando Community
2017 – Urban Empowerment and Inspiration Station Sward (WOKB
Radio) for Longevity and Inspiration and Service to the Community.
2016 – Caribbean Vibes Award, presented by Caribbean Professionals
Alliance, for being a pillar in the community for over 30 years.
2016 – Award for the Jamaica Diaspora (South Eastern USA)
for outstanding contribution and Facilitation of the Growth and
Strengthening of the Regional Networking Capacity of the Jamaican
Diaspora Community.
2014 – Greater Orlando Cares Mentoring
Movement Award.
2013 – Consulate General of Jamaica Diaspora
Luminary Award.
2010 – Outstanding Citizen from the Mayor of Orlando, District
Commissioner of Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff and the
Chief of Police, resulting in the Proclamation of August 28th being
recognized perpetually as Young People’s Forum Day.



enezuelans have been unregistered persons? One thing is land unimpeded.
entering Trinidad by certain, they will surely not be on Bearing all of these issues in
the boatloads daily, the next boat back to Venezuela. mind, should Trinidad and Tobago
For the registered ones, the have simply hardened its heart
Varriving at desolate government has stated that while towards the plight of these South
minimum wages will be applied, American neighbours? After all,
points along the porous coastline. they will not pay National Trinidad and Tobago, has always
Recently, hundreds of them were Insurance and other statutory taxes been at the forefront to assist
found in the Los Iros forest in such as Health Surcharge. The its CARICOM neighbours over
south Trinidad and that clearly set effect of this is that employers the years. However, given the
me thinking. Is the Trinidad and would select Venezuelans, rather Venezuelan Guardia’s history of
Tobago government engaging in an than local workers given that they aggression meted out to Trinidad’s
aggressive programme to handle will not have to make Statutory fisherfolk over the years in the
the landings or is it simply land and payments. In fact, several area of Soldado Rock, causing
get your documents? Having lived employers were shown lining up stress, hardship and death in
in the Turks and Caicos Islands by the Registration Centres and some cases, Trinbagonians may
for several years, I likened this distributing employment forms. It not be prepared to easily forget.
Venezuelan exodus to the exodus was now an Employers’ Market This begs the question: should
of Haitians fleeing Haiti in search for they would surely see them as Trinidad and Tobago now open its
of a better life, be it either in the cheap labour. With my Human doors and literally implement the
Turks and Caicos Islands or The Resource cap on now, I asked Lord’s Prayer? There are those who
Bahamas. In both scenarios, it is myself: What will happen to the believe it should and then there are
painful to see people having to migrants in the event of sickness, those who think otherwise. The
literally run to strange lands to injury and loss of earnings? country is caught between a rock
survive when their basic needs are Would they earn Vacation Leave and a hard place.
no longer being met in the country in keeping with the Industrial What are the lessons in all of
of their birth. Relations laws of Trinidad and this? One for certain is that we
The government of Trinidad Tobago? Will this not open doors never know which way the winds
and Tobago, in its efforts to for exploitation? Au contraire, of change and fate may blow.
handle the influx of Venezuelans, should they fall ill, would it not be We must be careful how we treat
implemented a system whereby the taxes of the citizens of Trinidad each other for the hand you bite
those who were in the country and Tobago that will be paying for today may be the hand to feed you
illegally, could register so that they their medical treatment? Clearly tomorrow. One thing is for certain,
could work for one year. Well, the national resources of Trinidad the winds have resulted in a change
what the government intended as and Tobago will now have to be in the fabric of the Trinidad and
a strategy to manage a situation shared with the migrants. What Tobago society…forever.
from getting out of hand, was like a happens after the one year? Now
clarion call for those in Venezuela that the registration has ended,
to come. With pirogues turning up the government’s declaration that
daily, the registration count showed Venezuelans would now need visas
approximately fourteen thousand to come to Trinidad and Tobago,
Venezuelans were in both Trinidad would have very little effect. With
as well as in Tobago. Let us not such a porous coastline, visa or not,
forget the thousands who were the Venezuelans will continue to
still not registered at the end of the
two weeks. What happens to these

Where to next? I pondered as I sat in a due to tying up loose ends in Sydney. ‘Why don’t
pub in Sydney with some friends. I you go to my country – Taiwan?’ One of my friends
was in the last month of my one year suggested. Why not…. I booked my ticket a few days
working holiday visa in Australia, after - with no research of course. My friend gave me
and the plan was to spend the next year strictly some information about Taipei (pronounced Thai –
travelling South East Asia. But which country did I bay) Taiwan’s capital city. A safe place for a black girl
want to kick off this new adventure….. Thailand, was to travel it was cheap, people were nice, and English
too much of an obvious choice, Bali I didn’t know was widely spoken. Booking my ticket offered me a
too much about, and well the rest required some light sense of relief and it allowed me to end my few days
research which I just didn’t have the spare time for, in Sydney on a high.

I arrived in Taipei during the night. My airport thousands of years old, perfectly preserved, and
transport was easyish, and could have been relating to the social hierarchy at the time made
easier if I had done my research – regarding my me physically touch my own beads on my wrist,
hostel location and airport transfer, but it wasn’t and I wondered that an object d’art we presently
too bad and taught me a good lesson about considered mundane, would have had social
accommodation prep. The next day I woke up significance in the past.
and my heart did a quick double beat as I realised
where I was. Had I really just left the safety and As a woman of colour I braced myself to be stared
routine of Sydney for the unpredictable world of at on my first visit to Asia, and Yes I was stared at,
a real backpacker…. Yes I had, and I needed to but it wasn’t malicious or nasty. I expected the worse
get up and start my day and see what Taipei had using the Metro….. but it was the opposite; a few
to offer. people looked at me, then continued to be glued to
their phones. In fact, it was the few white travellers
I made it downstairs to reception, sat down at I would randomly spot, whose eyes would pop out
the table and contemplated…. pulled out my cartoon style upon sighting me.
phone and typed in “things to do in Taipei as a
backpacker.” Some good options were offered My first day in Taipei didn’t start so good but
I settled on the National Palace Museum, and it ended well. I made it to the National Palace
worked out my way there via the metro and Museum, and the Shung Ye Musuem of Formasan
local bus. As I made my way towards the doors Aborigines in between catching the local bus and
I realised it was raining, I was prepared but it getting back in one piece. I went back out to check
was still annoying. I stepped out into the rain, out the night market close to my hostel, then bought
and looked at the busy street in dismay, my some food at one of the many hawker stands. That
confidence from planning my route five minutes evening I felt proud of myself, I passed the first
ago began slipping…...what am I doing here? hurdle in my backpacking life, I even went so far
Can I even do this? I was about to head back as to even plan my day for tomorrow. One thing I
into the hostel and have a rain day, but swiftly already learned was a little prep goes a long way.
turned around and made my way to the metro
station a short distance away. Khadija McBain
Shaded Road
During my visit to the National Palace Museum, IG @ShadedRoad
I stumbled upon the Shung Ye Museum of
Formosan Aborigines, which is dedicated to the
first indigenous people of Taiwan. This museum
was an eye opener as it showcased the Taiwanese
ethnic tribes through material culture, daily life,
religion, ritual, film, and warfare – with the
majority of the tribes practising headhunting.
Of all the objects that caught my eye, was the
beautifully decorated beaded glass necklaces.
I love beads, and seeing these on display,



The “Golden Rule” of “Love Thy Neighbor As putting up with toxic relationships or endangering
Thyself” exists in most religions, and has been around your life, or being close to those abusive to you.
since.... People sometimes think that forgiveness means
staying with the abuser or remaining in dangerous
The Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. Mathew, 22:36- situations. No! Forgiveness comes from the heart.
38, speaking to Jesus asks: “Master, which is the great You pray to have God remove your hurt, hate, and
commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said to him: Thou anger and seek healing. Maybe, even, attain some
shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and form of therapy. You do not reach out to, or sit with
with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. 38 This those who imperil your life, you take legal action if
is the greatest and the first commandment. 39 And the need be, place them in God’s hands and pray for them
second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as from afar, that they may change their ways.
thyself.”
True love is not easy, love is tough, and it demands
The Church of England King James Bible. Mark sacrifice. Love means speaking the truth, and telling
12:31 states “And the second is like, namely this; others what’s right and what’s wrong, because you
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is want them to do good in society, on earth, in this life,
none other commandment greater than these.” and, in the next life. You do not want their soul to be
damned. Love is standing up for what is righteous,
Yet, look around at our world. Are we following these even when the world is against you. it is not flirtatious
mottos? Are we truly loving our neighbors? nor is love a passing feeling. Love is definitely not
The term “love” is used freely and loosely, in our for the “faint-hearted”, yet “I love you” is used so
present world. Love is mistaken for lust, like, frequently in any and every situation in the world.
crushes, infatuation, even greed; all fleeting emotions.
Conveniently, love is reserved for those in our group, That term “Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself”, should
those with our values, those whom we like, and, cause us to fully reflect and put us to the test....We
those who have similar purpose to us. Love is not cannot help but notice nor in some way be affected
narcissistic. Yes, we need to have self-esteem, but by the mass migration and displacement of citizens,
not be self-absorbed nor be egotistical. Love is not that is taking place worldwide. Mexicans, Central
a “feeling” but comes from deep within the human Americans, Africans and others clamoring and
core, from the soul, from the Holy Spirit of God in marching to the U.S. border. Venezuelans and others
us; thence, emanating through our physical selves in propelled to the shores of Trinidad. Syrians and
our thoughts, words, deeds, and actions. Love is not Middle-easterners, swarming to Turkey, Germany,
a “pick and choose” buffet, saved for those whom we Italy, France, England and other parts of Europe.
have a taste for. Love is all encompassing, and, yes, The terms Brexit, Securing Borders, and Maritime
you may and can “love” someone whose ideas and Borders are now common terms in the news headlines.
lifestyle differ from yours. An increase in tension and peeved and frustrated
personalities are displayed in citizens and world
Now, on the other hand, love is distinguishable from leaders alike.

Photography:
• Lyma Dunbar
• Mea Allman



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