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By Bert Wilkinson agents. To some in Antigua, the tim- As Browne told a morning RELEASED ing and passing of a bill legal- session of the House of Rep- izing the possession of up to resentatives on Tuesday, the On the Thursday, just days after his release from upstate detention, Ravi Ragbir 15 grams of marijuana for per- island is taking its cue from joined others for Jericho Walk, seven times silent walk around 26 Federal Plaza. sonal use, have everything to many countries in the devel- See story on Page 3. Photo by Tequila Minsky do with upcoming general elec- oped world, which have taken a tions but Prime Minister Gas- rather enlightened approach to ton Browne says Antigua and marijuana possession for rec- Barbuda simply doesn’t want reational and medicinal usage to be left behind and is tired of while waiting on other govern- jailing young people for having ments in the 15-nation Carib- NYPD cops hit with lawsuits small amounts of cannabis on bean Community to approach their person. the issue as a bloc of nations By Nelson A. King Vincentian Dr. Kendall Stewart publication. And so, the administration rather than as individual The New York Police Depart- and his son, Omar, have both Along with other nightlife used its vast majority in the nations. ment (NYPD) has been hit with filed suit against the NYPD, as business owners, the Stewarts Lower House of Parliament Caribbean leaders meet- lawsuits alleging that cops are well as the city, claiming that claim that the NYPD routinely this week to approve an amend- ing in Haiti at month end are unfairly targeting businesses their lounge, Cafe Omar, has tries to shut down their opera- ment to the drugs act, allowing expected to review the work that cater to Brooklyn’s Carib- been unfairly targeted by the tions and their events. locals to legally possess up to of a commission reviewing the bean community. NYPD, according to TheGrio, This is especially true, they 15 grams without hassle from regional approach to the nar- Former City Councilman a New York-based black news Continued on Page 8 police and law enforcement Continued on Page 8

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2 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 B They want us to cave: Ravi Ragbir

By Nelson A. King Despite his release from detention, In returning to the site of his Jan. Ragbir could face detention as soon as 11 arrest, Trinidadian-born immigrant next week — with federal authorities rights activist Ravi Ragbir issued a mes- ordering him to report for deportation sage of resistance against the forces try- on Feb. 10, the Daily News said. ing to deport him and others. He and his wife attended the State of “There is a psychological warfare out the Union address in Washington one there, and they want us to be weak,” day after he was set free. said Ragbir outside 26 Federal Plaza in In an impassioned rebuke of the lower Manhattan on Thursday. “They Trump administration’s immigration want us to cave ... so our spirits are policies, Judge Katherine B. Forrest, a broken.” Federal District Court judge in Manhat- Ragbir, 43, was released Monday from tan, ordered the immediate release of US federal detention following a federal Ragbir, calling his abrupt detention on judge’s ruling that keeping him behind Jan. 11 unconstitutional and cruel. bars was “unnecessarily cruel.” Judge Forrest, of the United States The executive director of the New District Court of the Southern District Sanctuary Coalition was arrested and of New York, said Ragbir, who has been locked up last month after appearing ordered to leave the US by immigration for a regularly scheduled check-in with officials, should have been entitled to immigration officials in lower Manhat- “the freedom to say goodbye.” tan, according to the New York Daily “It ought not to be — and it has never News. before been — that those who have “It’s been a long, long journey,” said lived without incident in this country Ragbir, who migrated to the US 27 for years are subjected to treatment years ago. “As I continued to walk, I got we associate with regimes we revile as stronger and stronger.” unjust, regimes where those who have Ragbir and about 50 other protesters long lived in a country may be taken joined in the so-called “Jericho Walk” without notice from streets, home and outside the federal building. The dem- work. And sent away,” said Judge For- onstration is modeled after the Israel- rest, reading from the seven-page writ- mmigrant activist Ravi Ragbir, right, receives The Bishop’s Cross from Bish- ites’ march around the city of Jericho as ten order she delivered soon after oral op Lawrence C. Provenzano,left, on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Brooklyn. written in the Bible. arguments. This is a rare honor given to individuals in recognition of “exceptional ser- vice to the Church and to the community it serves” a spokesperson to the After seven single-file trips around “We are not that country; and woe diocese said. St. Ann and The Holy Trinity 157 Montague street. the block, the protesters stopped and be the day that we become that country Debbie Egan-Chin / New York Daily News screamed at the building, the Daily under a fiction that laws allow it,” she News said. added. “The court finds that when this “It feels good to march for him, but country allowed (Ragbir) to become a elty when the time came. deportation on several fronts, according it feels better marching with him,” said part of our community fabric, allowed “By denying (Ragbir) these rights, to the New York Times. the Rev. Micah Bucey of the Judson him to build a life with and among us the government has acted wrongly,” In a stinging response, the US Immi- Memorial Church. “We’re trepidatious, and to enjoy the liberties and freedom Judge Forrest continued. gration and Customs Enforcement because we don’t know what the next that come with that, it committed itself Ragbir was released Monday night (ICE) agency described Ragbir as “an steps are. But for now, we celebrate the to allowance of an orderly departure from the Orange County Correctional aggravated felon” in reference to his justice has been served. We march with when the time came, and it committed Facility in Goshen, Orange County, New wire fraud conviction in 2000, saying it our feet, we pray with our feet.” itself to avoidance of unnecessary cru- York, and will continue to fight his was “actively exploring” an appeal. WIADCA executive retires after 41 years of service

By Nelson A. King WIADCA over the past 41 years. ida or Trinidad,” she said. Long-standing West Indian Ameri- “I sincerely hope my contributions In 1971, Alexander said she migrated can Day Carnival Association (WIAD- to the mission and purpose of WIADCA to the United States with her entire CA) Trinidadian-born executive Jean have met with your approval, and I family, “unaware of the obstacles” Alexander has retired after 41 years of have returned, in some small measure, she would face as an immigrant “but service. all that WIADCA has afforded me,” fully cognizant of the opportunities in “I am deeply saddened to inform continued Alexander, stating that she America and 100 percent determined to you that I must submit my retirement was available, on a limited basis, until achieve for herself and her children.” from the West Indian American Day Jan.19, 2018. A mother of five youngsters, Alexan- Carnival Association (WIADCA) from “I wish WIADCA a future that is both der said she set out to become educated all positions effective immediately,” said successful and in perpetuity,” she said. and to develop a career — even while Alexander in a letter, dated Jan. 5, to In separate correspondence, Alexan- educating her children and “providing a the Brooklyn-based WIADCA president der said she asked that former president wholesome and moral environment for Williams R. Howard and chairperson Yolanda Lezama-Clark take over mar- their development.” Angela Sealy. keting, “with Michelle Gibbs and Sabra She said her obvious potential led to “Thanks to each of you and the mem- Richardson as Yolanda’s assistants. her to being employed by The New York bers, past and present, for the oppor- “Thanks to each of you for your Daily News and Merrill Lynch, the Wall tunities given to me as a member and many, many years of support and cor- Street-based brokerage firm. board/executive member of this institu- poration every time I asked,” she said. After graduating from Borough of tion,” she added in the letter, copied to Jean P. Alexander, executive direc- “Please know I am forever grateful. Manhattan Community College in reporters last week. “I truly appreciated tor and co-founder of the Caribbean “I will be devoting more time to the 1976, she said she pursued higher edu- working with my colleagues and feel American Center of New York. Caribbean American Center of New cation at Baruch and Hunter Colleges, satisfied that I have done my best for Associated Press / Kathy Willens, File York, so don’t think I am going to Flor- City University of New York. BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME

Caribbean Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has started a service to Cuba. The regional airline recently launched its twice weekly non-stop service, making the Caribbean’s larg- est island its 20th destination. The flights between Port of Spain and Havana are operated every Tuesday and Saturday. CAL says there will also be seamless connections to and from Barbados, Gre- nada and Guyana. The airline’s CEO Garvin Medera said travelers can easily fly direct to Cuba to enjoy all that country offers. Antigua Antigua and Barbuda Prime Min- ister Gaston Browne wants the China Civil Engineering Construction Cor- poration to partner more with his Government. Browne made the call while speak- ing with during recent high-level talks with Chinese diplomats and the presi- Destination Grenada dent of the China Civil Engineering Grenada Tourism Authority team enjoying their annual staff appreciation luncheon at Sandals La Source, Grenada. See story on Constriction Company (CCECC). Page 34. Grenada Tourism Authority A government statement said: “Real- izing the increased traffic of tourist from Cruise Tourism, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda intends to the House of Assembly. ships and on the beaches.” a partner in coordinating the event, capitalize on this increase and expand The legislation seeks to increase the The government also warned that the cost is being fully covered by the the tourism capacity of the island.” statutory powers granted to the Com- “sexual assaults are in the rise in Nas- private sector. ExxonMobil is the lead “To this end, the prime minister has missioner of Police and the Royal Bar- sau, including Para- sponsor of the event. extended an invitation to the Chinese bados Police Force (RBPF) “to protect dise Island.” Hai noted that sponsors will be sub- to partner with the Government to life and property of citizens, to ensure The warning noted sidizing the cost to invest in the development of a small peace and public order under the Act that “in some inci- allow local businesses hotel project on the coastline. with the use of cordons and curfews dents, the victim was to participate in the “The project will see some capital and to provide for related matters.” drugged.” summit. coming from the government and the Among other things it will give the However, police said that overall The Guyana Office opportunity to invest police the power to stop and search an crime in The Bahamas was down 14 for Investment (Go-Invest) is the lead was given to CCECC, individual or their property during a percent compared with 2016. organizer for the government. it added. curfew or in a cordoned off area, upon According to statistics, there were GIPEX 2018 aims to promote Guy- Browne also sug- “reasonable suspicion 52 cases of rape reported in 2017, 11 ana’s oil and gas sector while exposing gested that CCECC, that the person has cases of attempted rape and 146 cases local businesses to the industry’s best with its strong ties with the people committed an arresta- of unlawful sexual intercourse. practices. and government of Antigua and Bar- ble offense.” buda, should seriously consider creat- However, Attorney Guyana Jamaica ing their regional headquarters in the General and Minis- The Guyana government says the Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett country. ter of Home Affairs Adriel Brathwaite inaugural Guyana International Petro- has responded to reports in the foreign CECC has offices in 89 countries, maintained that crime in the country leum Business Summit (GIPEX) card- media claiming that the popular resort and Antigua and Barbuda is a signifi- had not reached the stage where resi- ed for this month will provide an town of Montego Bay has been “locked cant market.” dents need to panic. opportunity for local businesses to down” by the current state of emer- The Chinese delegation agreed that network and learn from leaders in the gency in St. James. its presence is welcomed and appreci- Bahamas oil and gas industry. He was reacting to an article in the ated having been on the island for 12 The Canadian government has GIPEX 2018 is being hosted by the Independent newspa- years, the statement said. warned its citizens to exercise a high Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) per in the United King- degree of caution when traveling to from Feb. 7-9. dom, titled “Jamaica Barbados The Bahamas due to high rates of The three-day summit is expected safe Despite Upsurge Barbados police are to get more crime, including a reported increase of to be attended by an estimated 50 local in Violence and State powers that will include implementing sexual assaults against tourists. and international companies. of Emergency,” the tourism minister two-day curfews or a so-called “special The advisory noted that violent Shariq Abdul Hia, whose company, said, “these enhanced measures are investigation period” in response to crime mainly occurs on New Provi- Valiant Business media, is coordinat- not out of the ordinary in international serious violence. dence and Grand Bahama. ing the event, said some 350-400 exec- tourism markets and there, would be The additional powers are proposed It said: “sexual assault occurs fre- utives and high-level industry leaders understood by visitors and welcomed under the Police (Amendment) Bill, quently, particularly near hotels, in are expected to attend. by residents.” 2017, which was recently debated in hotel rooms, in casinos, on cruise He said while the government is Continued on Page 16

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changes to Continued from Page 1 They told the business that they said, right around the time of the West didn’t have a liquor license, even though Indian Day Parade. Stewart showed them that they did, in drug laws “It seems like they are targeting all of fact, have one. the West Indian clubs,” Dr. Stewart told Ultimately, the NYPD took US$5,000 the New York Daily News. “They victim- worth of alcohol from the establish- Continued from Page 1 ize you when you do anything. They’ll ment, TheGrio. cotic, whether it is for recreational or send a squad in there.” It said Omar was even arrested for medicinal use or whether the narcotic For example, he said, the NYPD shut not having a proper liquor license, stat- can be reclassified to allow farmers to down a planned event in August 2016 ing that it’s the arrest that is the basis produce plants and the finished product without giving him any reason for the of his lawsuit. for local supplies in a decriminalized shutdown, according to TheGrio, add- But the NYPD said it has good rea- environment or for export to countries ing that the event had been sold out son for coming to the Stewart’s place Antigua Prime Minister Gaston which have relaxed laws. Browne. and that Stewart had gone to the police so often: There are plenty of noise and A complete discussion on the issue is Photo courtesy of Antigua government precinct to try to work out a better way overcrowding complaints. slated for the main July summit, which of communicating. “The NYPD responds to locations is scheduled for Jamaica in early July. But when he talked to the police, based on community complaints, Antigua now joins Jamaica and Belize maximum of 10 grams of marijuana but they told him that he should just refrain including crime complaints and 311 in moving to reclassify the drug. Some the final cut of the bill now allows for from scheduling anything at all around and 911 calls,” NYPD spokesman Lt. of the others in the bloc say they are up to 15. the Labor Day weekend parade, TheGrio John Grimpel said. “As you can see by awaiting the recommendations of the “I want to make it abundantly clear said. the history of this establishment, it’s a commission before taking the leap. that my government is not advocating “The NYPD did not want any crimes problematic location.” General elections in Antigua are the use of cannabis. We are against any- in the jurisdiction of the 67th Precinct,” But the Stewarts believe that it’s expected in the next two months and thing that is smoked but we do accept, the lawsuit alleges. racism, not noise complaints, that has Browne’s critics have accused him of tim- though, on the other hand, that mari- They also told Dr. Stewart to avoid the NYPD on their backs, according to ing the introduction and passage of the juana utilized in different forms has sig- scheduling anything at all around the TheGrio. bill just weeks before he is constitution- nificant medicinal benefits and certainly holidays, like Thanksgiving and New “The defendants did not treat white- ally mandated to name a date for general we’ll move pretty quickly to ensure that Year’s Eve, TheGrio said, adding that, owned businesses in the same manner elections simply to win hearts and minds. we legalize the use of marijuana for in 2017, NYPD officers would routinely as they treated the Caribbean-owned This week’s sitting of the Lower House medicinal purposes,” he said as opposi- visit the cafe. business,” the lawsuit says. represented a culmination of more than tion lawmakers listened respectfully. a year of consultations both in Antigua The Upper House is next in line to and Barbuda, which was devastated by debate the bill but no one is expecting Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean Hurricane Irma last summer. any no votes that could prevent it from news, entertainment, sports, business, viewpoints and more. Experts had originally proposed a going forward. DERMATOLOGY .FEJDBM
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Q Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 9 OP-EDS Climate-related disasters cost nearly Venezuela must respect $400 billion in 2017 Guyana’s territory By Albert Baldeo, Liberty United Nations initiative to imagine our world where By Amina J. Mohammed or communities on the edge Justice Center refer the protracted territo- centuries old conflicts and Amina J. Mohammed, dep- of society, are less resilient. “We are a peaceful peo- rial controversy between rivalries are allowed to be res- uty secretary-general, United The human costs of failing ple…Struggle as we strug- Guyana and Venezuela to the urrected? Nations, addressing the Inves- to address climate risks are gle…And we don’t look for International Court of Justice The UN Secretary General tor Summit on Climate Risk immense, perhaps immeasur- trouble…Just ask around, (ICJ or World Court), who will may have erred in his deci- UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 31, able. But when outside faces… re-adjudicate this long stand- sion to send an already adju- 2018 (IPS) - I am pleased to But today, we need to focus From foreign places…Talk ing international dispute, and dicated matter to the World be with you at this important on measurable risks, most of about taking over…We ain’t determine a binding judicial Court, especially since Ven- and timely summit on climate all to the economy and the backing down, decree only if Venezuela con- ezuela’s consent is necessary risk and to discuss the oppor- global financial system, and We ain’t giving up no sents, we are mindful that for their decision to be bind- tunities that are there for us to to you as key business actors mountains…We ain’t giving Maduro will reject, delay and ing on it. Guyana, like dozens seize through decisive climate and partners to address this up no tree…We ain’t giving / or undermine this process. of smaller countries, does not action. growing barrier to sustainable up no river…That belongs to International pressure must have the military capability The destructive force of cli- development. we; Not one blue saki, Not be brought on Maduro to nor the war mongering men- mate change has been under- You are here today because one rice grain, Not one kuras, accept and respect the ICJ’s tality to defend itself or pick scored by the recent spate of you have assessed that climate Not a blade of grass; decision, and previous agree- fights against international tragic disasters across the risks impact the bottom line, Our fathers came here… ments. bullies like Venezuela. world. your investment portfolio. Cli- And they lived and died The UN, and Maduro, must Moreover, Venezuela’s 2017 ties 2011 for the high- mate risks impact business here…And we ain’t moving be mindful that a quick legal belated 1949 claims has its est number of billion-dollar models and the integrity of the nowhere…Make no mistake” synopsis highlights the fact genesis in a dubious memo- disasters for a single year. pensions and savings systems. I -Dave Martin, Tradewinds that Maduro’s claims have randum written by Severo The direct economic cost last also hope you are here because Song, “Not a blade of grass” no merit, and is an attempt Mallet-Prevost, one of the year of predominantly climate- you may conclude that without Guyana is being torment- to sabotage the due proc- lawyers who presented the related disasters, from the Car- addressing this dilemma, cli- ed by a dictator, who is trying ess of international law. The Venezuelan case before the ibbean and southern United mate change poses a systemic to seize over three quarter “full and final” 1899 Arbitral arbitral tribunal in 1899, and States, to Southeast Asia and macroeconomic risk and a risk of its territory. He is Ven- Award kept Guyana intact, who claimed that the award, the Pacific, are estimated at to the financial system itself. ezuela’s “President,” Nicholás and is binding on both par- which settled the boundary nearly $400 billion dollars. I would like to focus my Maduro. Mainstream media ties, and their successors, between Venezuela and Guy- While the news media is comments today on three areas has described him as that which includes Maduro. The ana in 1899 was a result of a transfixed by the short-lived where I want to urge you to despot, especially following matter is therefore “res judi- “political deal” between Great impact of a storm, recovery move forward with greater his suspension of the recall cata” or judicially settled and Britain and Russia, where a periods lose the media’s inter- ambition. movement that was directed completed since 1899 in Guy- Russian judge was the chair- est. The long running pain against him. Following the ana’s favor. Indeed, Venezuela man of the five-member arbi- and economic devastation of First – urgency 2017 Venezuelan Constitu- had accepted the 1899 award tral tribunal, and was some- droughts and floods are often Many of you here today have tional Assembly election, as a final settlement of the how manipulated. pushed to the edges of our con- pledged to align your invest- the United States sanctioned border dispute even as late Worse yet, Severo refused sciousness over the immediacy ment portfolios towards a below Maduro, freezing his U.S. as 1941, when the Venezue- to make his memorandum of a hurricane or a cyclone. 2-degree scenario, in line with assets and prohibited him lan minister of foreign affairs, public and instructed that it What unites us, is that those the goals of the Paris Agree- from entering the country, Esteban Gil Borges, agreed should not be published until who are less well off, have less ment. deeming him what he is — “a that the frontier with British after his death, which belies ability to recover and rebuild. I welcome Climate Action dictator.” Guiana was well defined and the accuracy of the docu- Those who do not have strong 100, which involves many of Maduro manipulated the was a closed issue. ment, already bereft of reli- social bonds in a community Continued on Page 12 corrupt Supreme Court, Venezuela’s belated claim ability, and compromised by which now systematically is therefore moot, null and the fact that the most sen- bows to him, to bar the oppo- void in law, and cannot be ior lawyer who argued the sition coalition from fielding reopened, especially since it Venezuelan case, former US a candidate under its banner, waived its rights to any relief President Benjamin Harri- and banned several promi- therefrom for over 50 years, son, in none of his writings, nent opposition figures from while Guyana strengthened mentioned any of the Severo Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group participating, tactics designed its prescriptive rights, and it allegations. 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10 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ ‘Black Panther,’ Caribbean ‘Brown Girl Begins’ at BAM

Black History Month arrived with a calendar laden Inside Life with a plethora of films aimed at empowering a race and By Vinette K. Pryce gender-conscious audience long awaiting the New Year and particularly the 28 days the executive producer, Victo- Snipes’ outing was actually devoted to Black achieve- ria Alonso, is female, all of dif- one of the first Marvel movies ment. ferent shades, sexual orienta- released by the studios. Already reportedly pre-sold tions, and they represent all of Once again, the same com- in many theaters despite a us. So, you look around at that pany will be banking on a mid-month scheduled release, crew, it was a diverse crew.” winner with a majority cast of the much anticipated “Black The film spotlights the first Black actors, for a superhero Panther” will find screens Black superhero introduced as adventure set on the conti- rolling throughout cities dur- a supporting character named nent of Africa. ing back-to-back screenings T’Challa in Stan Lee and Jack “Black Panther” is guaran- showcasing a film featuring Kirby’s “Fantastic Four” in teed to rake in first day record an almost all-Black cast. 1966 and later featured in his audiences on Feb. 16 who have “When I was on Black Pan- own book. been enthusiastic and anxious ther, I looked around and I Although regarded as a nov- since the film was green-lit. actually got tears in my eyes,” elty, in fact, Black superheroes The Brooklyn Academy of Hannah Bleacher, production have always managed to pen- Music’s Bamcinematek jump- designer of the film said. etrate the solid barricade Hol- started the frenzy by intro- “B;ack Panther” a superhero adventure set on the continent Making references to the lywood claims as their win- ducing a program of superhero of Africa. Marvel Comics decision-makers in the film ning formula to securing box- films to preview the opening. project she explained that office victories. “Abar: The First Black showcase “Space is the Place,” “Brown Girl Begins” high- diversity exemplified the direc- Standouts and memora- Superman,” and “Sweet Sweet- “The Spook Who Sat By The lights this presentation which tor of photography, unit pro- ble celluloid releases include back Baadasss Song” launched Door,” “Spawn” and “Meteor will be screened at BAM Rose duction manager and adver- — “Brother From Another the “Fight The Power: Super- Man.” Cinemas at 7 pm. Written and tizing and publicity heads are Planet,” Robert Townsend’s heroes on Film Series” on the A discussion titled “The directed by Toronto-based all women. comedic parody of “Meteor second day of the month. Future of Black Screen Super- filmmaker Sharon Lewis, the “The DP is a female, I’m a Man,” and Wesley Snipes who Tamara Dobson’s “Cleopat- heroes” finds its way onto the 83-minute film was inspired female, the costume design- starred in the role portraying ra Jones” followed the next diverse program which leads by the novel “Brown Girl In er’s a female, the UPM was a a vampire slayer in “Blade” day with “Shaft” on Sunday. into a Caribbean Film series The Ring.” female, the AD was a female, and “Blade II.” Daily offerings will also on Feb. 13. Catch You On The Inside!

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BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 11 OP-EDS Our Perspective End the Climate-related disasters cost Exploitation of NY’s nearly $400 billion in 2017

Continued from Page 10 Farmworkers Now! Which brings me to the third you, and its focus on leveraging the point – transparency. collective power of investors with com- The Financial Stability Board’s Task By Stuart Appelbaum, President bined assets of $27 trillion dollars to Force on Climate-Related Risk Disclo- accelerate the de-carbonisation of the sure exemplifies the potential for mixing Retail, Wholesale and Department world’s most carbon-intensive, publicly pragmatism and values-alignment in Store Union, UFCW listed companies. collaborative and innovative approaches Here in New York City, a few weeks for ambitious progress and a sustain- livia Rangel, who works at a flower farm ago, Mayor de Blasio announced plans able future. on Long Island, often works over 70 to divest New York City’s five pension I am pleased to see so many compa- hours a week during the hot summer funds from $5 billion dollars in fossil fuel nies announcing that they will adopt O investments out of a total of $189 billion. its principles. I am also pleased to see months. She sometimes works well over a Divesting from carbon intensive assets governments beginning to enshrine its week straight without a day off and never and aligning with the goals of the Paris approach in legislation. receives a dollar of overtime pay. Agreement is a complex realignment. But it will be you in this room that Cristina Perez, who harvests apples in upstate New York, speaks Your voices need to be clear with regu- reward those that are transparent about of abuse and mistreatment by supervisors, and has to beg to take lators, central bankers, finance ministers, their risks and the measures they will time off to bring her children to the doctor. Yet, she is forbidden by board rooms and C-suites for the gather- use to manage them, and those who ing momentum to continue to gather can address comprehensively how they New York law from joining a union to protect herself. pace and to become a truly global phe- will address their future business in a 2 Mateo Hernandez works on a New York dairy farm, and once nomenon. degree climate scenario. suffered a grisly hand injury It is only when we have greater trans- at work. His bosses forced As more farmworkers speak out, Second - consistency parency that we will be better able to him to complete his shift and the powerful farming industry is While we see divestment from fos- understand the contours of climate risk sil fuel assets at more than five trillion and then be able to engage all stake- becoming increasingly unable to provided no medical care, dollars, last year, the global community holders in how to best manage that risk, drown out their voices. and he had no voice on the invested another $825 billion in fossil especially those, that sometimes right- job to speak out for him and fuel use. Once again, your voice and the fully fear that they will be left behind. was not allowed to take a day of rest to heal. actions you take will speed the pace with The vehicle for the transformation we These stories, and many more, were shared during public which countries improve the consistency need is the Paris Agreement. hearings in Albany earlier this year. They painted a picture of and alignment of their approach from The Paris Agreement lays a founda- their domestic policies, to the behavior tion for some of the most ambitious, exploitation and abuse of New York farmworkers, who by New York of their national development banks, to cooperative action ever conceived in law are denied their basic human right to organize and join a union. their export credit guarantee agencies, to the history of our global community. They are also forbidden from receiving overtime pay or the right to a the regulation of their sovereign invest- Governments are building on this foun- day of rest – basic rights that most working men and women in New ment funds, public pension funds and dation, with more than 170 countries York take for granted. their reaction to moves for transparency. having ratified the agreement. The hearings, conducted before a panel of human rights observers, elected officials, and the public, were conducted to urge New York and Gov. Cuomo to pass the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act, which would reform New York labor law to allow Venezuela must respect Guyana’s farmworkers to form unions, receive overtime pay, and take a day of rest if they need one. The law would provide the most basic worker rights that all workers deserve but New York farmworkers are denied. sovereign, territorial integrity Opposing the law is the corporate farming business, a multibillion dollar industry that profits by exploiting immigrant Continued from Page 10 Feb. 16-17, 1966, between Britain, Ven- workers. But as more farmworkers speak out, the powerful industry ezuela and British Guiana, and it basically is becoming increasingly unable to drown out their voices. the ratification of the Treaty of Wash- negated Venezuela’s claim from advanc- Martin Luther King, Jr., once said that “injustice anywhere is a ington back in 1897 by the Venezuelan ing. Venezuela’s government must have Congress, and Maduro’s present actions the decency and maturity to accept the threat to justice everywhere.” Passage of the Farmworker Fair Labor contravene his country’s own legislative 1899 agreement, more so because this Practices Act would help correct the injustices visited on New York’s history. course of action was mutually agreed to farmworkers every day. These workers – mostly immigrants – toil for These outrageous claims were already by both countries, and was already settled weeks at a time, in often brutal weather and climate, to feed New rendered moot when Dr. Marcos Falcon by arbitration in Guyana’s favor. York and beyond. They deserve the protections and Briceno, minister of External Relations The fact that the Geneva Agreement rights other workers receive, and we in the labor of Venezuela, conceded at another meet- was signed in February 1966, even before ing of the UN Special Committee on Guyana became independent, further movement will make sure their voices continue Nov. 12, 1962, that his country was not negates Maduro’s claims as an affront to to be heard so that they win their struggle. asking the UN to pass judgement on the the sanctity of independent nations and substance of his country’s claim, but was emancipated countries. Guyana entered merely putting on record the reasons why the agreement as a sovereign and inde- Venezuela could not recognize the 1899 pendent country alongside the United Award as valid. Kingdom and Venezuela. This case is of www.rwdsu.org The “Geneva Agreement,” the basis paramount importance and internation- of the UN Secretary General’s decision, al significance, and the future of world was hammered out in negotiations on peace depends heavily on its outcome.

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By Nelson A. King second was Dr. David Panton have set the bar high,” Tho- ral Public Interest Fellow, and The Harvard Law Review and the first was former US mas told the Review. “Ime- launched a blog, all in addition has elected Vincentian Michael President Barack Obama in Ime’s tenure as president has to publishing a wide range of L. Thomas, Jr as its 132nd 1990. been exemplary, and that is premier legal scholarship.” president, succeeding ImeIme The Harvard Law Review simply a testament to her deep The Crimson said Thomas Umana, who became the first is a student-edited journal, intellect and compassion. is the second black president of black woman to lead the pres- and, often times, is cited by “The Law Review is a strong- the Law Review in two years, tigious publication. Supreme Court Justices dur- er institution today because of stating that his election comes “Michael is a gifted editor ing cases, Vibe.com said. her leadership, and nothing after the publication under- who is adored by his peers,” Thomas was born in St. could have prepared me better took a series of initiatives in said Umana of Thomas, a sec- Vincent and the Grenadines for the role than following her recent years meant to diversify ond-year law student at the was raised in Brooklyn, Har- lead,” he added. “I’m incredibly its ranks. illustrious institution. “Since vard Law Review said. honored to be following in her The journal, which expanded meeting him last year, Michael He graduated from Princ- footsteps and am looking for- its affirmative action policy in has consistently struck me as eton University in 2012 with ward to the work ahead.” 2013, elected the most diverse unusually brilliant and deeply a B.A. in Sociology. Before his Reflection on her time as class of editors in its history kind. time at Harvard Law School, president, Umana said that she in 2016 and its first majority “His commitment to the Thomas worked in the Mayor’s is pleased with everything the female class last year, the Crim- Law Review and thoughtful Office of New York City in the Law Review accomplished in son said. Michael L. Thomas, Jr approach to legal scholar- office of the Counsel to the 2017, according to the Harvard The Law Review, founded in Lorin Granger / HLS Staff ship will enrich our organiza- Mayor, Harvard Law Review Photographer Crimson, the student newspa- 1887 by future Supreme Court tion,” she added. “I am eager said. per. Justice Louis D. Brandeis, LL.B. to see the Law Review flour- Last summer, he was a sum- “Thanks to our fantastic 1887, is an entirely student- ish under Michael’s leadership mer associate at Paul, Weiss, said Harvard Law Review, add- team of committed editors, the edited journal with the largest this year.” Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison ing that Thomas is an alum- Law Review has had an exciting circulation of any law journal in Thomas is the third Black and will be a summer associate nus of the New York City based year,” she said. “We welcomed the world, the publication said. man to hold the title, accord- at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Prep for Prep program. the first-ever majority-female It is published monthly from ing to Vibe.com. It said the Katz this upcoming summer, “ImeIme and her volume volume, selected our inaugu- November through June.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 21 Bichotte celebrates Black Trinidadian Dr. Eric Williams: History Month The Father of the Nation By Nelson A. King Brooklyn Assembly Member Rod- neyse Bichotte has paid tribute to By Nelson A. King those who persevered through racial Dr. Eric Eustace Williams (Sept. 25, oppression, intolerance and injustice 1911 – March 29 1981) served as the to pave the way for civil rights in the first Prime Minister of the twin-island United States. republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Bichotte, who represents the 42nd Renowned as the “Father of the Assembly District also recognized Nation,” Dr. Williams served as prime “those who have taken up the helm minister from 1962 until his death in in today’s challenging times. 1981. He was also a noted Caribbean “While we celebrate the contribu- historian. tions Black Americans have made in His father, Thomas Henry Williams, shaping our country for the better was a minor civil servant, and his moth- each and every day, National African er Eliza Frances Boissiere (April 13,1888 American History Month serves as – 1969) was a descendant of the French an opportunity to formally recog- Creole elite. nize their achievements,” said the He saw his first school years at Tran- daughter of Haitian immigrants, the quillity Boys’ Intermediate Government first Haitian American from New School and he was later educated at York City to be elected to the State Queen’s Royal College in Port of Spain, Assembly. where he excelled at academics and “It also serves as a call to action football (soccer), according to his biog- to build on the legacies of those who raphy. came before by fighting for recogni- It said a football injury at QRC led tion and justice,” she added. “From to a hearing problem which he wore a the pivotal role our state played as a hearing aid to correct. stop on the Underground Railroad, to Williams won an island scholarship becoming the first state in the nation in 1932, allowing him to attend St to implement President Obama’s ‘My Catherine’s Society, Oxford, England, Brother’s Keeper’ initiative, New York which subsequently became St Cather- has always been at the center of the ine’s College, Oxford. fight for justice and equality.” In 1935, Williams received first-class Bichotte said Weeksville, Brook- honors for his Bachelor of Arts in histo- The fi rst Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr. Eric Williams in his offi ce lyn, was home to one of the first free ry, and was ranked in first place among in Port of Spain in 1969. Associated Press black communities in the United University of Oxford students graduat- States. ing in history in 1935. He also repre- emanating in particular from the pen philosophy, the history of slavery, and “We’re also home to the African sented the university at football. of Oxford Professor Reginald Coupland, the history of the Caribbean to large Burial Ground, the first national In 1938, Williams went on to obtain that British imperialism was essentially audiences drawn from every social monument dedicated to Africans and his doctorate. propelled by humanitarian and benevo- class, the biography states. African-Americans of New York’s In “Inward Hunger,” his autobiogra- lent impulses, according to Wikipedia. It says that, from that public plat- earliest days, which can still be vis- phy, he described his experience of rac- It said Williams’s argument owed form, Williams on Jan. 15, 1956 inau- ited today.” ism in Great Britain, and the impact on much to the influence of C. L. R. James, gurated his own political party, the She said New Yorkers like the him of his travels in Germany after the whose “The Black Jacobins,” also com- People’s National Movement (PNM), late Shirley Chisholm — a native Nazi seizure of power. pleted in 1938, offered an economic and which would take Trinidad and Toba- Brooklynite, of Barbadian and Guy- In “Inward Hunger,” Williams geostrategic explanation for the rise of go into independence in 1962, and anese parentage, who served in the recounts that in the period following British abolitionism. dominate its post-colonial politics. State Assembly, became the first his graduation: “I was severely handi- In 1944, Dr. Williams was appoint- Until this time, his lectures had African-American woman to serve in capped in my research by my lack of ed to the Anglo-American Caribbean been carried out under the auspices Congress and later became the first money.... I was turned down everywhere Commission. In 1948, he returned to of the Political Education Movement, female and first African-American I tried ... and could not ignore the racial Trinidad and Tobago as the Commis- a branch of the Teachers Education major-party candidate for president factor involved.” sion’s Deputy Chairman of the Carib- and Cultural Association, a group — “showed that greatness could be However, in 1936, thanks to a rec- bean Research Council. that had been founded in the 1940s as achieved despite the barriers that ommendation made by Sir Alfred Claud In Trinidad and Tobago, he deliv- an alternative to the official teachers’ exist.” Hollis, Governor of Trinidad and Toba- ered a series of educational lectures, union. The PNM’s first document was The Assembly Member said Lang- go, 1930–36, the Leathersellers’ Com- for which he became famous, accord- its constitution. ston Hughes, a celebrated poet and pany awarded Williams a £50 grant to ing to his biography. Unlike the other political parties key figure in the Harlem Renais- continue his advanced research in his- In 1955 after disagreements of the time, the PNM was a high- sance, “helped usher in a new age of tory at Oxford. between Dr. Williams and the Com- ly organized, hierarchical body, the Black excellence and artistic expres- Williams completed the Ph. D in mission, the Commission elected not biography says. sion, channeling struggle into verse 1938 under the supervision of Vincent to renew his contract. Its second document was “The Peo- and inspiring countless others.” Harlow. In a famous speech at Woodford ple’s Charter,” in which the party James Baldwin, a literary legend His doctoral thesis was titled “The Square in Port of Spain, the Trinidad strove to separate itself from the tran- and tireless champion for civil rights, Economic Aspects of the Abolition of and Tobago capital, he declared that sitory political assemblages which had who hailed from Harlem, “brought the Slave Trade and West Indian Slav- he had decided to “put down his buck- thus far been the norm in Trinidadian attention to the issues that pervaded ery,” and was published as “Capitalism et” in the land of his birth. politics, according to the biography. our society and culture, exploring and Slavery” in 1944. He rechristened that enclosed park, In elections held eight months subjects that included interracial and It was both a direct attack on the idea which stood in front of the Trinidad later, on Sept. 24, the Peoples Nation- LGBTQ relationships in an era when that moral and humanitarian motives courts and legislature, “The Universi- al Movement won 13 of the 24 elect- such subjects were swept under the were the key facts in the victory of ty of Woodford Square”, and proceed- ed seats in the Legislative Council, rug,” Bichotte said. British abolitionism, and a covert cri- ed to give a series of public lectures on defeating six of the 16 incumbents Continued on Page 26 tique of the idea common in the 1930s, world history, Greek democracy and running for re-election. 22 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ ADVERTORIAL TOP DRIVER DISTRACTIONS Using mobile phones phone conversations. 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Continued from Page 22 She also said Neil deGrasse Tyson, the world-renowned astrophysicist hailing from the Bronx, “is inspiring a whole new generation of scientists and space enthusiasts.” Tyson is currently the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural Histo- ry, where he founded the Department of Astrophysics, and was awarded the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal in 2004. Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell of Jamaica pose after the women’s bobsled World Cup race in Inns- “Whether born and raised here or bruck, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Associated Press / Kerstin Joensson having made our state an adopted home, these and many other New Yorkers challenged prejudice to Jamaican women on track for Cool pursue their passions and create a platform for those who followed,” Bichotte said. “Still, for all the progress we’ve made, we need only to look at the Running sequel in winter Olympics White House or turn on the news to see how much further we have to go,” By Vinette K. Pryce ca win gold in the 4x100-meter relay at to his country’s hospitality area for she added. “In the Assembly, we’re Thirty years ago, Jamaican men the 2013 world track and field cham- being a four-time Olympic champion, continuing to fight for progressive proved they could compete with the pionships will push off the sled while the winner of 17 gold medals, back-to- ideals — those same ideals Shirley best bobsled athletes in the world by Segree will serve as the brake-person back-to-back-to-back gold medal s and Chisholm championed in the Assem- qualifying for competition in the 1988 for the Jamaican team. for displaying his personable disposi- bly chamber over 50 years ago. Olympics in Calgary, Canada. Already the sled is dubbed “Mr. Cool tion “to the world.” “We’ve invested in our schools, During this Black History Month, Bolt” in honor of Usain Bolt, the island’s Prior to those summer games, in 2012 brought a college degree within women from the island will make their most accomplished Olympic sprinter as at the London Olympics, Jamaican men reach for many more families and mark, maneuvering a sled on the icy well as the first Jamaican bobsled to took the 200 meters finals making a raised the age of criminal responsi- Asian track of Pyeongyang South Korea debut in the winter games which was Jamaican clean sweep for gold medal bility to begin reforming our crimi- during the winter Olympics. named “Cool Runnings.” winner Usain Bolt, silver for Yohan Blake nal justice system, and give kids a “This is awesome news!” Olivia Three decades ago, the men’s team and bronze to third-place finisher War- second chance,” Bichotte contin- Grange said. gained fame and notoriety for being ren Weir. ued. “I am proud to send congratulations ambitious and talented despite the In 2008 the island’s women swept the “Everyone deserves a level play- to Carrie Russel, Audra Segree and Jaz- fact they were regarded as underdogs 100metres race winning gold, silver and ing field, but the truth is that for mine Fenlator-Victorian.” because they represented a tropical bronze at the Beijing China Olympics. many people of color, the playing They recently qualified for the games nation in a winter sport. Shelly-Ann Fraser led sprinters Sher- field is tilted against them,” she and will be among 20 competitors vying Undoubtedly, they received more one Simpson and Kerron Stewart to said. “That’s why we’ll keep fighting in the women’s bobsled event. advanced media coverage and positive command three places on the victory to create economic opportunities “The entire Jamaica is extremely attention than most of the seasoned podium. and address inequities whenever and proud of your accomplishment and will competitors tagged to win the coveted Nostalgia and history also recalls wherever we can.” be cheering you on as you compete event. championships Jamaica has qualified Bichotte said National African in the Winter Olympics,” the minister Their storied journey to North Amer- and championed against all odds at the American History Month is not only of culture, gender, entertainment and ica was chronicled later in a hilari- Paralympics, and other competitive ath- a time to reflect on past wounds sport added “It’s good to see that we are ous, comedy film dubbed to hail the letic events. and injustices “but also a chance doing so well in winter sports.” sled, the sledders and their homeland, At this Olympic showcase where feud- for each and every American to seek The recent qualification marks the Jamaica. ing North and South Korea will unite to inspiration from leaders who came first time that women will represent Jamaica’s athletes are reputed for compete as one nation, another historic before and commit to the fight for a the Caribbean island in the team sport impacting sports regardless of the chal- addition to the PyeongChang lineup will better future. during the winter Olympics. lenge. feature three Nigerian bobsledders who “Where would we be had Dr. Mar- Carrie Russell, a first-time Olympian The men’s bobsled team has since qualified last November becoming the tin Luther King Jr. not shared his who was once a member of one of the participated in five of seven winter first Africans -- men or women -- to com- dream, had Rosa Parks given up her country’s track club; Audra Segree, games but will not be represented in pete at the winter games. seat, had Shirley Chisholm never another nationally recognized track Pyeongchang. Whether they are received as novelty pursued the presidency or had Har- athlete and Jazmine Fenlator-Victori- Eleven Jamaicans have competed at or not, Jamaicans have already proven riet Tubman not led thousands of an, whose Jamaican/USA dual citizen- the Winter Olympics — all men, and all that the tropics is no deterrent to their slaves to freedom?” she asked. “This ship status enabled her to pilot for bobsledders except for Errol Kerr, a ski skill, aptitude and perseverance. month, we salute past pioneers with- Team USA in the 2014 Sochi Olympics cross racer Errol Kerr who competed The region’s women will once again in the African-American commu- before joining Jamaica Bobsleigh Fed- for the island in 2010. show that whether it is the summer nity, as well as the innovators and eration the following year – are the During the last summer Olympics Olympics or the winter games, Jamai- game-changers of today who con- trailblazers. in Brazil, Usain Bolt proved to be the cans are exhibitors of true grit and always tinue to be a beacon of hope in the Russell, a sprinter who helped Jamai- crowd-pleaser attracting more visitors ready and willing to make history. face of bigotry and divisiveness. 26 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ ATTORNEY SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ACCIDENT VICTIMS !54/!##)$%.43s42)0!.$&!,,3s#/.3425#4)/.).*52)%3 &2%%#/.35,4!4)/.s.O&EE5NLESS3UCCESSFUL Our Lawyers Will Come To You! 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With student debt increas- ates joined the workforce a few initial steps before specific types of aid avail- cation, especially for federal ingly becoming a long-term with student debt averaging choosing a school: able per school and find out financial aid purposes. burden on graduates and slightly more than $35,000. how much of a family’s dem- families, says Peter Gayle, What’s more, the Federal * Learn how the financial onstrated financial need Several guides, includ- a vice president for Pruden- Reserve Bank of New York aid process works and get each school will cover. ing Prudential Financial’s tial Advisors, it’s never been estimates 25 percent of those the most out of options that www.prudential.com/pay- more important to minimize who owe federal student don’t need to be repaid. * Understand the kinds of ingforcollege, can help fami- the out-of-pocket expenses loans are delinquent or in loans available, including a lies take a carefully consid- to put a student through col- default. * Understand each variety of federal loans and ered approach to financing lege - and reduce reliance on The good news is that school’s actual net price - af- private loans, which may be a college education while student loans. anyone willing to put in the ter financial aid - and set re- used to fill any financing safeguarding a student’s To put the weight of stu- time can likely find pro- alistic expectations, choos- gaps after exhausting other long-term financial future, dent debt in perspective, grams that help foot the bill ing from the most affordable options. including the ability to save The Federal Reserve Bank - helping to reduce the need institutions. for retirement. of New York noted that in to take out loans - so a stu- * Understand how par- For families that must 1995, 54 percent of graduates dent’s education won’t break * Explore types of finan- ents’ “available income” is use student loans, the fed- had loans averaging $11,491. the budget or jeopardize a cial aid, including grants, used to calculate how much eral government is making It’s more recent data in 2015 financial future. According work study programs and parents are expected to con- it easier to understand how showed 71 percent of gradu- to Gayle, families can take scholarships; examine the tribute to their child’s edu- Continued on Page 36

BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 35 Helping kids succeed after high school

The next time you see kids 89 percent extended graduation going to their high school grad- rate. The culmination of a five- uation, you’re looking at money year goal for the youth to earn in the bank for all Americans. their diplomas at the same pace That’s because every youth as their peers, the rate includes who graduates from high school both on-time and fifth-year grad- saves taxpayers $1 million over uates. When the program began their lifetime. in 2012, less than 40 percent of The Problem youth in foster care locally were For some kids, however, get- graduating. ting to graduation can be par- “Youth in foster care often ticularly difficult. For example, need extra time to graduate be- the average youth in foster care cause of challenges out of their changes schools three times control, and Treehouse sticks and loses four to six months of with them regardless of how academic progress at each stop. long the journey takes,” said Nationwide, only 50 percent of Janis Avery, CEO of Treehouse. these youth graduate from high How It’s Done school. Without a diploma and a Based in middle schools and plan for their future, they expe- high schools, Graduation Suc- rience disproportionately high cess introduces consistent edu- rates of poverty, homelessness, cation focus into the students’ incarceration, early parenting lives, often for the first time. and substance abuse. Part coach, part parent and fre- 5-Year Goal quently part best friend, Educa- Helping these vulnerable tion Specialists meet with their students is a nonprofit based in students weekly—year in and Washington state that provides year out, even during the sum- guidance to organizations all mer. The students take charge of over the country. Called Tree- their own futures by learning to house, it focuses on giving set goals, make plans and advo- youth in foster care a childhood cate for themselves. and a future. In fact, its Gradu- ation Success program has an — NAPS Help students plan for a better future.

co-signers or beneficiaries in the MAKE College event of the borrower’s death, says THE CITY Gayle. Financial advisors would be Continued from Page 35 well-equipped to help explore this YOUR to borrow, process applications and other options, Gayle notes. and repay loans through new on- Employers are also beginning to CLASSROOM line tools. Since 2010, all new fed- offer employee student debt benefits eral loans, except Federal Perkins to put their employees on a course Loans, have been issued through for financial security. At Pruden- the U.S. Department of Education, tial Financial, for example, new em- which offers information about bor- ployees hired through the compa- rowing and repaying loans. ny’s campus recruitment program There are multiple options to beginning in January 2017 could repay federally funded student earn an incentive of up to $5,000 to- loans, which generally require ward paying off student loans after repayments to start six or nine one year of service. Other compa- months after a student graduates, nies match student debt payments leaves school or drops to half-time with contributions to employee re- enrollment. A few popular choices tirement savings plans. for repayment include types of in- Studies show college education come-driven plans, which calculate can be worth the price. The U.S. payments based on a borrower’s Census Bureau estimates that stu- ability to repay. One catch: It’s criti- dents who attend college can earn cal to re-certify income and family nearly twice as much over their size annually to avoid huge monthly lifetimes as those with only a high OPEN HOUSE payment increases. school diploma. But with college SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 When debt becomes too burden- tuition continuing to rise, families (212) 220-1265 some, some loan programs offer must find the most effective way to forgiveness through public service, finance a child’s college education Start Here. Go Anywhere. www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cng federal government employment, to avoid jeopardizing their ability and options like teaching in under- to save for retirement. served school districts. “Prudential Advisors” is a brand Private loans are trickier since name of The Prudential Insurance there is no standard: Interest rates Company of America and its sub- and repayment terms vary from sidiaries located in Newark, New lender to lender. It’s also worth con- Jersey. sidering the need for life insurance to cover the full loan balance to aid — BPT

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40 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ Tribute to late Vincentian cricket manager

By Nelson A. King Clarke, a former counselor young men and women from Lewis was very tenacious, stat- Frank “Monty” Clarke, a and alternative representa- the community, in travers- ing that this was “on full dis- Washington, D.C.-based tax tive of St. Vincent and the ing the towns and villages of play whenever his ideas and accountant and former treas- Grenadines to the Washing- the mainland — from Cha- plans did not receive initial urer/public relations officer ton, D.C.-based Organization teaubelair to Fancy, and the approval from the club or any- of the Sion Hill Sports and of American States (OAS), said Grenadine islands of Bequia one else. Cultural Club in St. Vincent Lloyd’s “energetic behavior and Union Island – to sell “Such outcomes would and the Grenadines has paid was exhibited repeatedly in the raffle tickets to assist in gen- refresh him,” Clarke said. “His tribute to the late, popular manner he devoted a signifi- erating revenue for the club, tactic was to retreat, then rec- former manager of the Sion cant amount of his time to the including playing field devel- alibrate his efforts by adjust- Hill Cricket Club and long- development of the Sion Hill opment,” Clarke said. ing his methods and proce- standing curator of the Sion Playing Field. He said another area of rev- dures to satisfy the necessary Hill Playing Field, Lloyd Eli “Every year, from when enue generation, where Lewis requirement to obtain future Lewis. he began taking care of the provided leadership, was in approval.” Lewis, renowned as “man- matting wicket to the intro- the selling of national lottery He said that Lewis, who ager” and “Barber Lloyd,” died duction of turf wickets, he “scratchy” tickets, “which also he described as having “a big at his home in the Roseau would present his plans to The late Lloyd Eli Lewis. provided employment for some heart,” was also “a great vision- QFrank Clarke section of Sion Hill in the Vin- the management team of the youngsters of the popular Sion ary,” stating that this trait was centian capital, Kingstown, on Sion Hill United Cultural and Hill community. borne out in the manner in Jan. 22. He was 81. Sports Club for consideration “’Manager not only ‘talk which he focused on individual Lewis, a former Customs and possible approval,” he said rent curator(s), it was quite a the talk’, but he poured his player development in the club, Officer in St. Vincent and the about Lewis, who he affection- significant effort on his part maximum physical effort into playing field development at Grenadines and popular bar- ately called “manager.” “After and a study in best practices whatever fundraising project Sion Hill and, later on, playing ber, spearheaded the establish- approval, he was relentless at for other Vincentian commu- was on deck,” said Clarke in field development island-wide. ment of the Sion Hill Playing implementing these develop- nities.” his tribute, read at the Lewis’s In the early 1970s, when Field before it was re-devel- ment plans. But Clarke said the Sandy funeral on Monday at the Lewis began his campaign to oped for the 2007 Internation- “’Manager’ must be com- Bay-born Lewis did not limit Kingstown Methodist Church. re-invent Sion Hill Cricket, after al Cricket Council (ICC) World mended for the leadership role himself to the curator and “He was an inspiration and a the days of veterans, such as Cup in the West Indies. he played in transforming the infrastructural work at the cheerleader to all of us, young Irvin Millington and the late, Lewis was “the most dedi- ground,” Clarke added. “By playing field, “because he was men and women coming of Kerwin Webb, Clarke said Lewis cated and committed curator” the addition of turf wickets, equally involved in the fund- age in the Sion Hill commu- was instrumental in having two of the Sion Hill Playing Field and increasing the acreage of raising aspect of the develop- nity, who observed his work teams from Sion Hill compete “until advancing age forced the facility, from the time he ment. ethic from the close proximity in the Narvo Shield (2nd Divi- him to step down,” according took the baton from those who “He led by example, in lead- we all had.” sion) Competition in St. Vincent to NBC Radio in Kingstown. came before him, to the cur- ing one of many teams of In addition, Clarke said and the Grenadines. PUBLIC NOTICE 4HE"ESTOF#ARIBBEAN,IFE

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From left, artists Renee Cox and Juana Valdez at the celebratory opening of the new art space, Gal- lery 8 on Feb. 4. Claudia Mendoza Blanco New gallery in Harlem CIVIL By Alexandra Simon From London to Harlem. A British-based gallery celebrated the opening of its location in Harlem on Feb. 4. Gallery 8 welcomed dozens of Harlemites into the new art space to introduce themselves to the neighbor- hood, and give residents a chance to get RIGHTS acquainted with the gallery, said the

Continued on Page 44 Immigration documentary ART

By Alexandra Simon Artist Sophia Dawson was inspired to create an exhibit about political prisoners when she learned about The 10th season of the series “Afro- the death of Herman Wallace of the Angola Three. Sindayiganza Photography Pop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange” premiered last month on Martin Luther King day. This season is being hosted Artist showcases political prisoners in art exhibit by actor Nicholas L. Ashe and the series is showed two documentary films by By Alexandra Simon the death of one of the prisoners that light on them. Caribbean filmmakers. One is “Between In a month-long exhibit during made up the Angola Three. “He finally got out but his health 2 Shores,” by Guadeloupean filmmaker Black History month, the painted “I’ve always had a series like this in was so poor, which is the case for a Mariette Monpierre, and the other film portraits of black political prisoners mind because all of these prisoners lot of prisoners and that was a wake is “Fatal Assistance” by Oscar-nomi- will be on display at the Okay Space have been locked up for over 40 to 45 up call for me,” said Dawson. nated Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, in Williamsburg. The “Correspond- years and they’ve all been convicted The exhibit comprises 15 pieces which will show on Feb. 12. ence” solo art exhibit, which is part for crimes,” she said. “When Herman of painted artwork, ranging in sizes, Monpierre says as a fan on the show of its creator’s larger “To Be Free” Wallace died after being released for and an informative text about the she is thrilled that her project is part of project, will be on display until Feb. a day, that was when I started to work subject of the work. She highlights the series. 24. Artist Sophia Dawson said she on this seriously.” more than a dozen prisoners of vari- “I’m really proud to be part of the always had an interest in the lives of Wallace’s death struck a chord ous movements in her series. 10-year anniversary of AfroPop — I’ve the men and women locked up fight- with her and reawakened her crea- “The exhibit features and revolves been wanting to be part of series for ing for civil rights, but that interest tive process to learn more about his around the different individuals of last couple of years and this is year and was piqued when she learned about situation and others alike to shine a Continued on Page 44 Continued on Page 44

BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 43 CIVIL RIGHTS ART

Continued from Page 43 On the wall alongside informa- the Black Panthers and other tional text about the people in liberation groups, who are still the art, there will be postcards TOP 10 incarcerated for their involve- and a petition to sign. Daw- ment in those movements,” son said their support for the SINGLES said Dawson. show needs to go beyond the Artwork featuring Mutu- imagery. lu Shakur, the stepfather of “I want to have the art as Perfect late rapper Tupac Shakur, Jalil the takeaway, but also have a 1 Ed Sheeran Abdul Muntaqim, and Ed Point- handful of people really learn Havana dexter are in the exhibit. more and support the cause, 2 Camila Cabello Feat. Young Thug In her research of other and learn how to contribute political prisoners, Dawson because we need numbers,” she New Rules even started communicating 3 said. Dua Lipa with several of them by writing Dawson, who is of Jamaican letters. descent, said she nor her fam- Bad At Love She said she wanted to use ily has any close ties to the 4 Halsey her art to revisit the cases of Black Panthers, but said after Finesse black political prisoner specifi- learning about them, she made 5 Bruno Mars & Cardi B cally and give people a chance it her mission to learn about to briefly learn about them. the movement, its martyrs, Rockstar Some of her artwork features faces and newspaper clip- 6 “They all went in for petty and those who were impris- Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage crimes, and others were killed oned. She wants to challenge pings about the subject. James Malone How Long or coerced into confessions the perception people tend to 7 Charlie Puth that have kept them away for have about political prisoners decades,” she added. and the prison system overall. them in the same light that and be separate from them?” Thunder With her show, she aims And she encourages participa- I’ve been able to for years,” said “Correspondence” at Okay 8 Imagine Dragons to engage viewers to not only tion because she wants it to Dawson. “I hear people say they Space [281 N. 7th St. between observe but to also spark an be a starting point to mobilize support raising the age and Meeker Avenue and Havemeyer Lights Down Low 9 interest within them to also people into action. that’s it — they are not con- Street in Williamsburg, (929) MAX Feat. gnash advocate for their release and “It’s important for people to nected to the people, and how 250-2388, www.okay.space]. Love. keep up with their sentences. have the opportunity to see can you advocate for people On display until Feb. 24. Free. 10 Kendrick Lamar Feat. Zacari

TOP 10 New gallery makes Film on immigration ALBUMS Continued from Page 43 going through and approach it really a dream come true,” the right way.” Harlem home said Monpierre. “I love watch- In the film she follows two Culture II ing the show because it’s a Dominican women, Johanna 1 Migos great way to learn about news and Cristina, who have lived Continued from Page 43 about the African Diaspora on the island for over a decade. The Greatest Showman 2 gallery’s partner. around the world.” Both women struggle to main- Soundtrack “It was great — we invited Her film follows a very tain their new lives in Guade- 24K Magic people into the space and had popular subject — immigra- loupe and reconnect with their 3 Bruno Mars the time to meet some of our tion. In “Between 2 Shores,” families they left back home. of neighbors and learn their she highlights immigration While Dominicans have been From A Room: Volume 2 names, as a community,” said from the Dominican Repub- entering Guadeloupe for dec- 4 Chris Stapleton Richard Scarry. lic to the French-overseas ades, Monpierre says the risk to The neighborhood welcom- territory of Guadeloupe. As get there is not as prolific. Reckless Love ing day was a success accord- a child raised by her grand- She says immigrants pay 5 Cory Asbury ing to Scarry, and he and the mother after her mother left smugglers to get them en route Divide gallery partner Chippy Coates for France, she says her child- to Dominica, and from there 6 Ed Sheeran and founder Celine Gould, hood was heavily affected by board a boat to arrive in Guad- aimed at drawing in everyone Art work entitled, “White immigration. eloupe, often meeting other DAMN. to the space. “Growing up without a mom challenges. 7 Tree,” created by artist Ar- Kendrick Lamar “We even stopped passerby mando Marino on display was my experience as a little “Many Dominicans are and had them in for coffee girl, and growing up I remem- coming through illegal chan- From A Room: Volume 1 at the “All That You Have and tea — the day was well Is Your Soul,” exhibit at the ber being nostalgic of her pres- nels and sometimes they are 8 Chris Stapleton received and quite busy,” he new Gallery 8 in Harlem. ence and missing her,” said left ashore or have to swim to Beautiful Trauma added. Claudia Mendoza Blanco Monpierre. shore, and it can be quite dan- 9 P!nk The gallery’s opening exhib- When she was approached gerous,” said Monpierre. “They it, “All That You Have Is Your to direct the film on the sub- can spend days or weeks, and Common Ground 10 Soul,” is a Cuban-themed art for other institutions and art ject, she felt she was the right might get attacked.” Above & Beyond series that focuses on work dealers to use for events and person to explore based on her Because of Guadeloupe’s from people connected to the other engaging cultural pro- own childhood. status as a French region, the country in some way, tack- grams, said Scarry. “I felt abandoned by my island has the same advantages Presented by ling a variety subjects such Setting up shop in Harlem mom and although she had such as medical and education- as race, colorism, stereotypes, — their first U.S.-based loca- gone to get a better life, the al benefits appealing to Carib- and gender, said Scarry. It will tion — Scarry said the area’s time I spent away from her bean immigrants in search of wireless be on display until March 10. past and current history made impacted me for the rest of my better opportunities, but once Gallery 8 will not only be it an ideal destination for their life,” she said. “I felt that I could immigrants arrive they can an art gallery, but a space stateside launch. understand what the kids were meet other challenges.

44 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ Monster meets girl in romantic sci-fi fantasy

Strickland mistreats the sav- age since he lost two fingers “The Shape of Water” trapping it, while marine biol- Very Good (3 stars) ogist Dr. Hoffstetler (Michael Rated R for violence, pro- Stuhlbarg) has been ordered fanity, sexuality and fron- to study its unusual lungs. tal nudity The plot thickens when clean- Running time: 123 min- ing ladies Elisa (Hawkins) and utes Zelda (Spencer) discover the Production Studios: Dou- classified amphibian’s vat. ble Dare You Productions For, Elisa is a lonely mute / Bull Productions / TSG with nothing going on in her Entertainment life. To her, a merman is bet- Distributor: Fox Search- ter than no man at all. So, she light starts communicating with him. Friendship blossoms into mutual attraction, and it grad- ually becomes a curious ques- By Kam Williams tion of just how far can this The “Shape of Water” is forbidden romance be taken. the early favorite in this year’s The answer? Pretty far. Oscar sweepstakes. The sci-fi After all, anything can hap- fantasy about love across spe- In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally pen when you’re dealing with cies lines was nominated for Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co- Magical Realism. Some other the most Academy Awards, worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classifi ed experiment. examples of this otherworldly 13, including in a half-dozen Fox Searchlight Pictures genre are Black Swan, Bird- major categories: Best Picture, man and del Toro’s own Pan’s Director, Original Screenplay, Labyrinth. While this critic Lead Actress (Sally Hawkins), Lagoon, a classic horror flick scary merman from malevolent kept under wraps in a giant generally prefers pictures sol- Supporting Actress (Octavia from the Fifties which spawned to merely misunderstood. vat of gelatinous, green soup idly grounded in reality, “The Spencer) and Supporting Actor a couple of sequels as well as The story is set in Baltimore by Colonel Richard Strick- Shape of Water” certainly is (Richard Jenkins). a comedic spinoff, Abbott and in 1962, and unfolds inside a land (Michael Shannon) who sufficiently engaging and vis- Writer/director Guillermo Costello Meet the Creature from top secret government labora- dragged the primordial mon- ually-captivating to recom- del Toro was ostensibly inspired the Black Lagoon. This vari- tory. There, a half-fish / half- ster out of the muck in the mend for open-minded fans of by Creature from the Black ation on the theme turns the human (Doug Jones) is being Amazon. the supernatural. “Powerful, funny and uplifting! Independent & Foreign Films A musical that both sexes can enjoy.” - Talkin’ Broadway

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West Indies’ Darren Bravo plays a shot during the third one-day inter- national cricket against Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Associated Press / Pavel Rahman, File W.I. big name stars missing

By Azad Ali The West Indies team will be without some big name stars when they play in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers next month. All-rounder Kieron Pollard, Sunil Nar- ine, Darren Bravo and Andre Russell are not among the 14-member squad for the CARIB March 4-25 tournament in Zimbabwe. Continued on Page 48 Pollard makes T20 history By Azad Ali SOCCER Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has created history by becoming the first cricketer to play 400 Club Atletico Pantoja plays host W Connection in the Caribbean Club Championship on Feb. 4, 2018, in Twenty20s. Couva, Trinidad & Tobago. Club Atletico Pantoja He reached the milestone recently when his team, Melbourne Renegades, played against Adelaide Strikers in the Atletico Pantoja, Arnett Gardens advance to finals Big Bash League in Australia. His Twenty20 career started in 2006 in the Stanford Twenty20 tournament COUVA, Trinidad & Tobago - CONCACAF.com takes a look at the strength of a 4-0 win over Real against the Cayman Island. Club Atletico Pantoja (Domini- the first-round matches: Hope Football Academy (Haiti). Pollard, 30, continuously plays in can Republic) and Arnett Gardens After a scoreless first half, the Twenty20 leagues throughout the globe (Jamaica) secured spots in the Arnett Gardens 4, Real Jamaican side exploded for four — mainly the Indian Premier League, 2018 CONCACAF Caribbean Cub Hope Football Academy goals, including three by forward the Pakistan Super league, NatWest Championship (CCC), Tier 1 finals 0 Fabian Reid - all with his right Twenty20 blast (England) and the Car- with Group A wins on Sunday at Arnett Gardens jumped from foot. The 26-year-old struck for ibbean Premier League (CPL). Ato Boldon Stadium. last place to a spot in the finals on Continued on Page 48 Continued on Page 48 BQ Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 47 West Indies

Continued from Page 47 The four senior players have all expressed their unavailability for the tournament to qualify for the World Cup. Chairman of the selectors Court- ney Browne said the players had other priorities and helping the regional side qualify for the World Cup was not among them. However, he said that Chris Gayle, and Marlon Samuels have indicated their full support and commitment to the cause. Browne also noted that all-rounder Dwayne Bravo had indicated his will- ingness to play a part of the Super50, however, he was not contacted as he had indicated previously that he is no longer available to play cricket for the Club Atletico Pantoja’s Luis Espinal (white) scores against host W Connection in the Caribbean Club Champion- West Indies. ship on Feb. 4, 2018, in Couva, Trinidad & Tobago. Narine, will however, represent Club Atletico Pantoja Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the Regional Super50 before going to play in the Pakistan Super League. The Windies team was however selected before the Super50 tourna- CARIBBEAN CUP CHAMPIONSHIP ment, which runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, because of the February 2 ICC dead- line to submit squads for the qualifiers. Continued from Page 47 the first and last goals (65’, 90’+2), both from 10-yards out and made it 2-0 from The West Indies have been drawn in the penalty spot (86’). Group A for the World Cup qualifiers, Leon Strickland (90’) netted the other goal from five yards off a left-sided cross by the outstanding Reid. alongside Ireland, Netherlands Papua New Guinea, and the ICC World Cricket W Connection 0, Club Atletico Pantoja 3 League Division 2 winners. Atletico Pantoja maintained its unbeaten record with a 3-0 win over host and three-time champion W Connec- The team will be captained by Jason tion. Holder, with Jason Mohammed as vice- The in-form Luis Espinal (27’) — who put two goals past Real Hope on Friday — gave the Dominican Republic captain. It also includes Evin Lewis, power a 1-0 lead near the midway point of the first half, slotting in with his right foot from seven-yards out. Kemar Roach, Carlos Braithwaite, Shai Four minutes later, Armando Maita (31’) doubled the advantage off a neat pass by Espinal, before Jean Carlos Hope Ashley Nurse, Marlon Samu- Lopez (65’) completed the scoreline with a second-half penalty kick. els, Rovman Powell, Devendra Bishoo, Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams. The Competition Club Atletico Pantoja and Arnett Gardens will join the top two teams from Group B (opens play on February 7) in the CCC finals, with the champion gaining a place in the 2019 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, while the runner-up and third place finishers will qualify for the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF League. The fourth-place side will face the winner of the Tier 2 tournament — Caribbean Club Shield — in a playoff to deter- Twenty20 mine the third club that will represent the Caribbean in the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF League. The Tier 2 champion, however, must comply with the minimum CONCACAF Club Licensing requirements to secure participation.

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Former West Indies’ Kieron Pol- lard bats as his teammate Dwayne Guyana Jaguars win regional tournament Bravo looks on during a practice session in Kingstown, St. Vincent. By Azad Ali na Park, Jamaica, which took them to and Tobago Red Force last with 82.4 Associated Press / Andres Leighton, File Guyana Jaguars are the 2017-2018 166.8 points. points. Digicel Four-Day champions after It was the Jaguars fourth straight It was an embarrassing time for Continued from Page 47 their nearest rivals Barbados Pride set- win to take the Headley / Weekes the T&T Red Force, which played l0 In his 400 matches, Pollard has tled for a draw with Windward Islands Trophy, symbol of Windies first-class matches –winning two, losing five and amassed 7,830 runs, taken 243 wick- Volcanoes in their rain-affected match supremacy, for the Guyanese team. drawing three matches. ets and 239 catches. recently. Barbados finished in second place The Red Force batting struggled The Trinidadian, who is one of the The Jaguars completed a nail-bit- with 144.4 points, Leeward Islands, throughout the four-day tournament most sought after Twenty20 players ing, two-wicket victory over Jamaica third with 94.9 points, Jamaica Scor- with Captain Denesh Ramdin the only in the world, boasted about winning Scorpions inside three days in their pions fourth with 93.6 points, Wind- consistent batsman throughout the every Twenty20 league he played in eight-round match last month at Sabi- ward Islands, 85.6 points and Trinidad tournament. except England.

48 Caribbean Life, Feb. 09–Feb. 15, 2018 BQ LA Galaxy hires Vincentian Ezra Hendrickson as assistant coach

By Nelson A. King Open Cups (2009, 2010, 2011, team. He currently holds his US The LA Galaxy says it has 2014) and one Supporters’ Soccer “A” Coaching License, added Vincentian Ezra Hen- Shield (2014). Seattle qualified which he earned in December drickson to the team’s techni- for MLS Cup Playoffs in each of 2008, LA Galaxy said. cal staff as an assistant coach. season he served as an assist- LA Galaxy will open the 2018 The club said on Jan. 20 that ant, LA Galaxy said. MLS Season on Sunday, March the former LA Galaxy defender Prior to his coaching career, 4 at StubHub Center against and MLS [Major League Soc- Hendrickson completed a Portland Timbers. cer] stalwart returns to Los 14-year professional soccer One of the most talented Angeles after nine seasons with career, half of which he spent defenders in club history, LA Seattle Sounders FC, where with the LA Galaxy. Galaxy said Hendrickson spent he served as an assistant to A member of the Galaxy’s seven seasons with Los Angeles Sigi Schmid since 2009 before first MLS Cup team in 2002, from 1997 to 2003, making 191 being named Seattle Sounders Hendrickson made 139 appear- appearances across all compe- FC 2’s first-ever Head Coach in ances for LA all-time and was titions. November 2014. named the team’s MVP in 2001, Hendrickson’s time with the LA Galaxy Assistant Coach Vincentian Ezra Hendrickson. “I am very excited to work LA Galaxy said. club was one of the most suc- LA Galaxy with Ezra again and bring him During his career as a play- cessful periods in the Galaxy’s to Los Angeles,” said LA Galaxy er, it said Hendrickson he was history as he helped the team now; he’s a very good coach. I stronger as a staff,” Schmid said. Head Coach Sigi Schmid. “He a member of three MLS Cup win two Supporters’ Shields, hope to continue to learn from “He’s excellent working with the has a broad range of experi- championship teams, winning a US Open Cup title, the MLS him, and I’m here to help the defenders and great at getting ences as a player and a coach two under Schmid. Cup, and the CONCACAF team in any way I can.” outside backs to improve going that will be very valuable to Together, they won the 2002 Champions Cup, LA Galaxy As overjoyed Hendrickson is forward. our club. We have had a lot of MLS Cup with the LA Gal- said. to work with his old boss once “He loves the game,” Schmid success working together over axy and the 2008 MLS Cup “It’s a homecoming. I played again, Schmid said the feeling added. “He was a guy that could the years, and we look forward in Columbus, Ohio, LA Gal- 12 seasons in the league, and is mutual. get players to perform; and some to that continuing here at the axy said. Hendrickson was also seven of them were with the “I like Ezra as a coach because of the teams that I coached, I Galaxy.” with the D.C. United champi- Galaxy. I’m happy to be back,” he can see things from a differ- had him mentor some of the While serving as an assist- onship team in 2004. the 2001 LA Galaxy Most Valu- ent perspective, and I like to younger games. I could see in ant under Schmid in Seattle, Hendrickson served 12 years able Player told LA Galaxy Insid- have assistant coaches who are that mentoring process that LA Galaxy said Hendrickson as captain of the St. Vincent er. “I’m working with Sigi again. going to bring different opin- he could relate and bring guys helped the club to four US and the Grenadines national I’ve known him for 20 years ions because that makes you along as a coach.”

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