Jamaica’s Ambassador to the USA, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded the visionary founders of the 74-year-old West Indies Social Membership (WISC) in Hartford, Connecticut, for fostering a unified and enduring spirit inside the Caribbean Diaspora.
The legacy of WISC
Since its inception in 1950 by a gaggle of Caribbean farm staff, the WISC has been a beacon of togetherness, embodying the collective energy of the Diaspora.
Ambassador Marks highlighted the membership’s pivotal function in cultivating a tradition of unity, emphasizing the importance of its 74th annual anniversary gala held on April 20.
A well timed celebration
Addressing over 400 attendees on the gala, Ambassador Marks underscored the well timed nature of the occasion.
The theme, “Ignite Unity,” resonated deeply, symbolizing the energy present in unity—a sentiment echoed within the mottos of assorted West Indian nations.
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Recognizing WISC’s management
Ambassador Marks expressed gratitude to Membership President Beverly Redd and the WISC Government for his or her unwavering dedication to upholding the membership’s imaginative and prescient.
She counseled their efforts in offering a “dwelling away from dwelling” for West Indians within the Diaspora.
The beginning of a museum
Throughout her remarks, President Redd introduced plans for a museum inside the membership’s advanced, slated to open in October.
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The museum will showcase the wealthy historical past of Hartford’s West Indian group, highlighting the enduring legacy of unity and resilience.
Reflecting on the membership’s origins, President Redd recounted the challenges confronted by West Indian migrants within the Forties and 50s.
In response to social injustices and inequalities, the founding fathers of WISC got here collectively to bridge divides and construct collective energy, laying the muse for the membership’s enduring legacy.
The tenth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention
Ambassador Marks seized the chance to increase an invite to Jamaicans and associates of Jamaica to take part within the tenth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Convention.
Below the theme “United for Jamaica’s Transformation,” the convention emphasizes the facility of unity in driving constructive change.
Celebrating Jamaica’s progress
Highlighting Jamaica’s achievements, Ambassador Marks emphasised the nation’s exceptional progress, from debt discount to infrastructure improvement.
She invited attendees to witness firsthand the strides being made and to have interaction in shaping Jamaica’s future on the convention.
Shaping Jamaica’s future collectively
Ambassador Marks additionally urged attendees to grab the chance to contribute to Jamaica’s improvement and discover enterprise alternatives.
She expressed anticipation for a vibrant gathering in Jamaica in June, underscoring the significance of collective motion in shaping the nation’s future.