East Orange Metropolis Corridor Plaza, on Friday, June 14, was festooned with the colours of the Golden Arrowhead flag of Guyana, because of Girl Ira Lewis, president/founding father of the Guyana American Heritage Basis, (GAHF) and group, for a spectacular 58th Independence Anniversary flag elevating ceremony, that honored nationals for his or her stellar contributions.
New Jersey’s youngest State Senator Britnee Timberlake, who represents the thirty fourth Legislative District, offered Guyanese heritage, First Deputy Commissioner Tania I. Kinsella with a State of NJ Decision. The legislation enforcement officer was additionally honored with the Danny Glover Energy of Dream Award, and the GAHF Trailblazer Award.
Different Path Blazer Awards went to Bibi Alli, Energy of the Soil, Doris Rodney, Hills Restaurant, Monica Sanchez, Miss Caricom, and Ya-G Worldwide Caterers. The Group Service Award went to Pandit Vishadarr, and MGM Providers Group Levi Langeller.
Particular Senate Resolutions have been offered to Girl Ira Lewis, Tangerine Clarke, Caribbean Life, Molly Etwaroo, New York Metropolis Corridor, and members of the (GAHF).
Mayor of the Metropolis of East Orange, Ted R. Inexperienced, a staunch supporter of the Guyanese diaspora, who has facilitated the flag elevating ceremony for fifteen years, welcomed Guyanese to Metropolis Corridor Plaza.
The politician referred to as the compatriots, household, including. “Thanks for being right here. It’s a pleasure to be celebrating Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary, he mentioned an acknowledged the Honorable Britnee Timberlake, the Mayor of Georgetown Albert Mentore, and congratulated the group of honorees.
“Guyanese are part of the melting pot right here. We thank them for being part of authorities, the police and hearth departments, the board of training, and hospitals. All of you’re part of this metropolis, and because the mayor, I’m very grateful for that.”
“I need to thank the woman that makes this occur, annually, who always remember about her nation and folks and the significance of celebrating. Let’s give Girl Ira Lewis a spherical of applause,” mentioned Mayor Inexperienced.
“On behalf of the East Orange Metropolis Council, we thanks for popping out. Might God proceed to bless you. Lets proceed to wish and assist one another, and always remember who we’re. If there are issues, we have to do to higher this nation, we should do it collectively,” mentioned Mayor Inexperienced.
Senator Timberlake, who additionally served 5 years within the Common Meeting, a loyal pal of the Guyanese, and Caribbean group mentioned, “East Orange has one of many highest populations of individuals from the attractive land of Guyana, and we’re so grateful and so happy with them.”
Whereas acknowledging Mayor Ted Inexperienced, Commissioner Kinsella, and Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore, Sen. Timberlake mentioned. “I don’t suppose anyone might plan a program like this, aside from Ira Lewis. It’s no secret that I really like Miss Ira Lewis, as a result of she believes in ensuring that we educate all generations about all cultures and have a good time all black peoples across the diaspora. That’s the connection that an African American younger woman like me, and her, have in widespread.”
“She does it, whereas all the time ensuring that she is elevating the banner excessive for Guyana and making room for everybody it doesn’t matter what nation they’re from, to speak about coverage to speak about politics and cultural delight after which to do one thing in motion.”
“I’m so grateful to be right here this yr. It’s about carrying on the work and constructing unity and amassing political energy for the aim of doing good, utilizing our ability units and doing good in unity. God bless you. thanks a lot for having me,” mentioned the legislator.
Frist Deputy Commissioner Kinsella, who spoke passionately about being raised by a robust Guyanese mom, and for nurturing her (Kinsella) into turning into an impressive particular person who serves her nation with honor, later in her Instagram put up, famous, “On Flag Day in New Jersey, we increase the Guyana flag as an emblem of unity and delight for Guyana’s 58th Independence Flag Ceremony.”
“I’m grateful for the popularity upon receiving the Decision Award from the State of New Jersey. This highlights the significance of tradition, variety, and our dedication, to proceed to enhance all our communities wherever.”
Georgetown Mayor Mentor, referred to as for Mayor Ted Inexperienced to turn into an honorary citizen of Georgetown, and invited the politician to go to Guyana.
“When he visits the town of Georgetown he’ll obtain the important thing to the town,” mentioned Mentore who thanked the GAHF committee for the Senate Decision, and for making him really feel welcome to East Orange.
Dr. Terrence Blackman, dean of The Faculty of Science, Well being Know-how at Medgar Evers Faculty, and professor of arithmetic, Brooklyn campus, in his keynote message as Guyana celebrates its 58th Independence Anniversary, referred to as on leaders to cease the fixed combating amongst themselves, and to maneuver ahead in a bigger Guyanese tribe.
A dynamic advocate for innovation in educating, studying and analysis, Dr. Blackman suggested inclusivity within the homeland, and urged leaders to make good selections to learn all Guyanese. “We should problem our leaders to maneuver past slim lens, it may be damaging. It’s time to see a bigger Guyanese tribe.”
“We should construct normal respect and collaboration, contributing to a typical aim. The youngsters of Guyana should be educated to forge wealthy connections to turn into competent. As somebody who cares about training, we have to take this second severely. If we don’t, we might by no means be unbiased, and younger individuals in Guyana wouldn’t turn into leaders. I’m not positive the place we will probably be within the subsequent 15 years,” he acknowledged.
“I want to be in Guyana, the place residents reside harmoniously,” mentioned the previous chair of The Division of Arithmetic at Medgar Evers Faculty, and former Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assistant professor within the Division of Arithmetic on the Massachusetts Institute of Know-how (MIT).
Scores of nationals attended the fantastic commemoration. There have been camaraderie, patriotism, and love of nation, as heard within the singing of patriotic songs. Nationals then joined Girl Ira Lewis to hoist the flag, earlier than being leisure by the Fanoko Singers, artist Gucci Boss & dancers, DJ King Aquarius, and the Band D’brapowell.
Pandit Vishandaar, Ashraf Latif, and Rev. Ingrid Herod Van Sertima blessed the auspicious occasion .
Girl Ira Lewis thanked her nation women and men for his or her contributions and counseled her committee members for the impeccable presentation. They’re Brenda Telford —Sarfo VP, Janet Mitchell, Rafeeza Shahabudeen, Colette Andrews, Colette Boston, Grace Bynoe, Afia Hickson, Sherida Hickson, Yvonne Marshall, Enid Wilson, and Lashawn.
