NEGRO SLAVES SALE - A BLAST FROM THE PAST

This was once our resume....

Whenever you think you have it bad, think of our forefathers. Never take for granted how blessed we really are!!!! Be blessed and productive. For those of you who have not seen one of these read and share, we have come a long way. None of us have had to experience the disgrace of not being free. May this Bill of Sale open your eyes.

Commemorating Black History Month

In Commemoration of Black History Month, please remember our ancestors on whose shoulders we stand. Our heroes... Marcus Garvey, Harriet Tubman, Nanny, Cudjoe, George Washington Carver are not caricatures in history books, but real life characters who fought for the freedoms we now enjoy.

Please remember them as we close out this year's official commemoration of Black History..
keeping in mind that for us everyday is Black History Day.

In the spirit of our ancestors...

Claire Nelson

GEN-Y: Chesapeake Tuesday

Hello world,

For those who do not know, Chesapeake Tuesday was held today. Millions of young voters, such as myself, voted for their very first time. My voting experience was relatively painless. Although the lines were long at my polling place, they were indoors and they moved relatively quickly. The staff there was friendly as well.

I would like to congratulate all of the young people who voted for their first time today. YOU are the future of this country and by speaking your mind, YOU are affecting the fate of our nation. As first-time voters, we should all have a sense of pride in exercising our democratic rights and doing what is necessary for our country to thrive.

P.S. - I'm not going to tell you who I voted for, but I'll give you a hint: He is a democrat ;)

What Makes February so Special

February is a very special month. It is also quite a busy month for being the shortest month in the year. Here are just some of the events that make February so special. Click on the links for information on our history and our people.

Black History Month
A few more sites associated with black history:
Biography - Black History
Top ten African American Inventors
Black History Calendar
National Freedom Day
NAACP Founded


February is also a month for us to be concerned about our health, revive our faith, and to remember some of our great inventors and entertainers. Of course, we cannot forget the social events that bring us together...and others that make us go "huh?"

American Heart Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Ash Wednesday

Bob Marley’s Birthday

Langston Hughes’ Birthday
Presidents Day
Thomas Edison Birthday

Carnival!!
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Valentine’s Day

Pluto Discovered
Groundhog Day
Elmo’s Birthday

Please feel free to contribute to the list. You may also find it fun to research the dates of each event.

Gen-Y: How we Fit in at ICS

This is my first post on the ICS blog. I hope I will effectively represent the young people that fall into Generation Y. Although most of us love our hip-hop, indie rock, ripped jeans, and video games, we are still concerned about issues that face our generation. I will be posting blogs on many topics, but first, I would like to share my involvement with ICS.

The ICS and Dr. Nelson welcome contribution from the youth and continuously develop and maintain programs to keep us involved. For the youth, the ICS agenda includes National Student Leadership Conference, National Youth Essay Competition, HIV/AIDS Prevention Awareness Seminars, Development of Telemedicine Training Programs. The ICS goals include assisting the Caribbean-American community to participate in US democratic processes; promoting the conservation and development of Caribbean arts and culture, and promoting an understanding of Caribbean culture in the US. Most recently, ICS started the China Project.

I have been fortunate to serve the community through ICS. In addition, through hours of volunteer service and internship at ICS, I have learned new technical, communication, and interpersonal skills. I am held to high expectations for on-time delivery of both short-term and long-term assignments. I learned the importance of deadlines and had the opportunity to meet and communicate with the organization’s members and guests at various levels. My involvement in the events such as the annual gala has taught me to be dedicated to a large project. Through ICS, I am also exposed to the diversity of the Caribbean people and the issues that impact the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora.

We have heard it many times before: "The children are our future." Now is the time for us, Gen-Y, to hold up our part of the bargain. Check in next time when I discuss the importance of young voters.

P.S.: Speaking of voting, check out the polls on the right side of the blog and cast your vote today!

14th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards on UDC-TV

Airs Again Tonight!

14th ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARDS

on UDC-TV

UDC-TV Channel 98 (Comcast Cable)/Channel 19 (RCN Cable)

Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 9:00PM