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95-year-old Bro. Lester Jack, seated, with Rev. Dr. Wilber A. Whitehurst, Jr., second from right, front row, and United Methodist Men.

People

Churches need ‘Mighty Men of God’: The Rev. Dr. Wilbur A. Whitehurst, Jr.

By Nelson A. King

Joyce Yvonne Chase.

Guyana

Joyce Yvonne Chase prominent Guyanese healthcare professional laid to rest

By Tangerine Clarke

Lady Ira Lewis proudly displays her Global Peace Ambassador certificate from the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, at the Scandinavian House on Park Avenue in Manhattan, part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Diplomacy of Excellence initiative.

Guyana

Lady Ira Lewis appointed Global Peace Ambassador at UNGA gala

By Tangerine Clarke

Michelle Wiltshire who is based in Miami is the founder of the wellness company Wasabi and Well, for Black women.

People

How a clinical psychologist established a wellness company for Black women

By Milette Millington

Vaughan Toney gives acceptance speech after he was appointment as Ambassador-at-Large in September 2022.

St Vincent

Hundreds bid farewell to SVG Ambassador-at-Large Vaughan Toney

By Nelson A. King

Founder of the Blueprint Foundation, Roxanne Hermanstyne.

Guyana

Guyana national shows kind-heartedness by improving healthcare in her country

By Milette Millington

Scholarship recipient Leezana Lewis, fifth from left, in green dress, with presenters and President RN Thecla Williams, left, Mistress of Ceremonies Jean Leon, third from left, and Consul General Andre Laveau, second from left.

People

Adams celebrates 55th anniversary of T&T Nurses Association of America

By Nelson A. King

Fr. Sheldon Hamblin, eighth from left, at the Barbados table.

People

Homecoming Sunday, Int’l Day: A blend of heritage and unity at St. Paul’s Church

By Nelson A. King

Mohamed Q. Amin, founder and executive director of the Caribbean Equality Project, seventh from left front, standing, with "Justice for Jonty" sign, surrounded by a contingent after participating in the WIADCA parade on Eastern Parkway, Sept. 4.

Grenada

Justice for Jonty amplified at 2023 WIADCA parade

By Tangerine Clarke

The late Vaughan Toney seen here receiving a plaque after SVG PM Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, right, announced Toney's appointment as Ambassador-at-Large in September 2022. Consul General Rondy "Luta" McIntosh is also in photo.

St Vincent

Vaughan Toney, community advocate succumbs to cancer

By Nelson A. King

Cyril "Scorcher" Thomas receives award from Exposition Coordinator Verna Arthur, fourth from left, flanked by members of Club St. Vincent, Inc.

St Vincent

Vincentian cultural group honors outstanding educator, remarkable cultural ambassador

By Nelson A. King

Everybody's Magazine Publisher, Herman Hall announcing Denyse Plummer as a recipient of a Trinidad & Tobago National Medal.

Trinidad & Tobago

Legendary Trinidadian Calypso Queen Denyse Plummer loses cancer battle

By Nelson A. King

David Simmons, during a community event on Aug. 2.

Guyana

For this father-daughter duo, kindness is shown through vegan food

By Milette Millington

From left, Hercules Reid, a former state Assembly candidate in Brooklyn, Naomi D. Ritter Chief Executive Officer of Finesse Institute, Community Story Teller and Former Director of Community Affairs and Communication for New York State Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham, Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman and Apostle Dr. Chloe Natacha.

People

ANS Association’s 8th Annual ‘I Rise’ Award Ceremony celebrates community empowerment

By Orlande Fleury

Dorette, Cassandra, Allman, Sadie Aarons-Campbell and longtime JPL member.

Jamaica

Jamaica’s trailblazing organization seeks a hopeful village

By Vinette K. Pryce

Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw.

Health

NYC Health+ Hospitals/‌Elmhurst announces new Executive Leadership appointments

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