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GLOBAL EYES MAGAZINE
GEM Black History Month Edition March 2019
News you can use
Shondell Babb is a woman with a passion for natural hair and all that goes with that and
dedicates her time to teaching and sharing her knowledge with those who would like to
learn how to properly take care of their hair naturally.
Originally, from Guyana, South American, Thiah Management & Consulting owner,
Shondell’s expression lights up when she speaks about her own journey embracing her
natural curly hair. She came with her parents to Canada when she was five. Growing up
in Canada during that time was much different than it is today and natural hair styles was
not the rage – there was the jeri curl, pressing comb shair straightener and whatever is
required to get your hair as unnatural as possible. Many people suffered from chemical
burns, bald spots and other hair related disasters with the do-it-yourself kits.
“I did not know how to take care of my hair. People are surprised by this revelation but
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GAFFIN WID BUDDY
Dis pass few monts been interest-
ing. Kudos to de Black History
Month Committee. Those guys wuk
hard hard to mek it nice for us but
ah tink people culd show a lickle
moh respect by showing up at
least.Come on people ow can we
hope fuh change when we asleep.
Everyone an de people anda de
bridge talking bout issues: racism,
homophobia, Islamophobia, misog-
yny, peophilia, patriarchy – dese
tings roll off de tongue like a well
rehearsed recitation. Many people
tired of hearing de same song sing-
ing year after year, decaded afta
decade, what de hell is going on.
We talk bout change yet we remain
de same. Nuttin gone change until
we change. Change begin wid you
and me. If yuh want love, give
love, if yuh want respect show re-
spect, dat is the way the worl wuk-
king. Let’s show some love an re-
spect to we own people fus and
foremost, den go outdey an start
talking to people nicely, genuinely
but dis is just intapersonal stuff. Re-
al change come when policies
change man, so instead of worrying
about who doan likie yuh, which
person give yuh de bad eye, which
race call yuh brown instead of black
– dese are small change. Talk about
how to get African Canadian moh
jobs, moh opportunities to sit on
important boards, support dem run-
ning fuh offices to get a voice to
represent yuh issues. Let’s get a
Nahannie Fontaine in de house. Dat
woman represent her people . She
standing up to power. Sheh talking
de tald an walking de walk. Let’s
get Uzoma Asagwara elected. Dere
is a promise fuh de African
Canadfian people. Let’s luk at de
big picture – individual racism aint
gonna tek a holiday. De few dat
create so much noise and racket are
gonna be here for a long time. Most
Canadians are good people – many
doan even know how to interact wid
us. We frighten dem anyway leh
we keep we eyes on the prize,.let’s
try and change de system. Tank yuh
very much. Peace & love
See yuh latta ah de front
yaad.Gaffin wid Buddy
Letter to my Children
My dear children,
Still waters run deep was a popular
song back in the day but there is
deep truth to this saying as I have
come to learn through various ex-
amples. People show you the face
they want you to see or you see
what you want to see about a per-
son. You cannot judge a person by
the way they look, how hard they
laugh, how calm they appear, how
well put together and organized
they appear to be. You cannot take
for granted that all is well. It is good
to ask, “How are you doing today?
What brings you joy, what makes
you laugh, how is your day going.”
This one simple honest question
may affect a person’s day. It could
be the last thing you say to that per-
son. In that moment, that person
might feel acknowledged, seen, and
worthy that you took the time to see
them.
My children, it is not a cliché, it is
true, tomorrow is promised to no
one, tomorrow may never come,
and it is always now. Mindfulness
meditation practice, which is trend-
ing in the personal development
movement, teaches us to be present
in each moment and to control our
monkey minds. Thoughts come and
go. The life they have is the atten-
tion we give them. Be here now,
Ramdass wrote. Be always here.
There is a clock that made a couple
of rounds on my Facebook News-
feed which, has no numbers only
the word now instead of numbers
and it only has one hand and only
points to now. I love it. Living in
the now is not easy, it takes prac-
tice. Learning to play the piano is
not easy but with practice, it be-
comes easy and so it is with every-
thing in life. Practice makes perfect.
The moments are so precious and
when we let them slip away from us
into the abyss of the past or future,
we lose precious time never to re-
gain.
A few years ago, a co-worker left
on her winter vacation to Costa Ri-
ca promising the usual picture al-
bum of her memories to share when
she returned. She never returned
that year; she died of a freak acci-
dent. My beautiful niece, healthy
and happy and a lay pastor was
gunned down in front of her home
returning home from the last ser-
mon she preached and my brother
unable to bear the horrific news
succumbed and died as well. Re-
cently my yoga teacher left for his
vacation as fit as ever and certain of
his return as usual, never returned.
He died. These are examples of the
unpredictability of life and our own
sense of vulnerability of life’s
changes and chances. It is to teach
us life is to be lived the fullest in
every moment. Planning is useful
tool but do not hinge your bets on
postponing today’s experiences for
some distant day, which may never
come. Do what you have to do now.
Life is too precious to lose even one
drop while it is in your hand.

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TONI MORRISON
Toni Morrison a
literary and an in-
tellectual icon
have recently
winged her flight
out of this physi-
cal world but we will be remember
her forever. She left us many sto-
ries that will take many generations
to unveil their secret codes. Toni
Morrison’s books are never two
dimensional but there are always
levels to them and rich gems to un-
earth with every read. She brought
out our Achilles heel in the Bluest
Eyes and Tar Baby and mesmerized
us with Beloved. She has gone to
rest with her ancestors. May her
soul rest in the same power which
characterized her life. Let us pause
in remembrance…
Memorial
When I Think Of Death - Maya
Angelou
When I think of death, and of late,
the idea has come with alarming
frequency, I seem at peace with the
idea that a day will dawn when I
will no longer be among those liv-
ing in this valley of strange hu-
mors.
I can accept the idea of my own
demise, but I am unable to accept
the death of anyone else.
I find it impossible to let a friend or
relative go into that country of no
return.
Disbelief becomes my close com-
panion, and anger follows in its
wake.
I answer the heroic question 'Death,
where is thy sting? ' With ' it is here
in my heart and mind and memo-
ries.
'****
We have lost many community
members over the past few months
and GEM sends out its condolences
to all those who are grieving the
loss of loved ones. We hope you
are comforted by your faith that
you will meet again, in some way,
some form. It is not the end.
We do not know the names of all
who have passed on but those
whom we know special
condolences to the family of Kathy
Huggins, Past President of the
Congress of Black Women, to Dr.
Marion June James, COBWPast
President, Joan Skeene, and her
family for the passing of her father
and the family and friends of Reg
Hodge, one of the founding mem-
bers of the Guyana Cultural Organ-
ization and a prominent member of
the Mechanics Lodge.
****
GET WELL WISHES
To the many community members
facing serious illnesses, our prayers
go out to them and may healing
come quickly. Please remember,
Dr. Beryle Mae Jones, Carmen
Nembhardt, Lisa and Horace Hack-
ett, Monica & Dr. Subraim Singh,
Bianca Jackson, Brenda Elbers and
their families.
Prayer for Healing
“Thy name is my healing O my
God, and remembrance of Thee is
my remedy, nearness to Thee is my
hope, and love for Thee is my
companion. Thy mercy to me is
my healing and succor in both this
world and the world to come,
Thou verily art the powerful, the
all knowing the wise”
Alfred Konieh
He
was just 53 year old, a prominent
Sierra Leone, and the larger Winni-
peg community champion. A so-
cial worker, he was also involved in
the annual Social Work Depart-
ment’s conference “Strangers in a
New Homelands” which focussed
on immigrant and refugee experi-
ences, settlement and integration in
Canadian society. He was well
loved and respected for his quiet
demeanor and willingness to help
where he can. He was concerned
about the ordinary folks and the
issues arising in the immigrant/
refugee community and was easy to
approach and talk about your prob-
lems with him.
Program Manager Social Services
at Mount Carmel Clinic for seven
plus years, Alfred was well known,
loved, and respected among his cli-
ents and colleagues
He left to mourn his wife Melrose
and family and many community
members.

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it is true” Shondell said she
managed her hair by
straightening it or wearing
a
weave.
Through her company, she
invites international
specialists to share their
expertise in Black Hair Care as
well as suitable hair products
for the different hair textures.
Through her business
Shondell had the opportunity
to travel to attend a
conference in Ottawa as a
Connecting the Dot
Ambassador. The Organization
recognizes Shondell as a
leader and a potential hub
around which others can
gravitate for guidance and
support. Ambassadors also
gain by having access to
educational and networking
opportunities to grow their
careers or businesses.
“I had never heard of this
organization before but they
reached out to me through
my company and that is how I
got to go to Ottawa. It is one
of the best experiences in my
life so far. I love Ottawa. Being
in the company of so many
powerful Black people gave
me such a rush. I learned a
lot made some great
connections and looking
forward to do the work of the
Ambassador with the same
passion I have about Black Hair”.
For more information on the
Connecting the Dot or how you can
become involved contact Shondell
Babb at
contact@thiamanagementy.com.
___________________________
The UN decade for People of
African descent (UN-DPAD)
On January 30, 2018 Prime
Minister, Justin Trudeau, on behalf
of the Government of Canada,
endorsed the International Decade
for People of African Descent,
thereby committing to address the
United Nation’s 2017
recommendations to improve the
condition of people who identify as
Black and/or of African descent in
Canada.
Since then, many black community
organizations and community
leaders have engaged each other -
and the MP Black Caucus - to
better understand and define what
this endorsement could mean
positively and concretely to many
black Canadians who are
disadvantaged daily by the
systemic oversight and unconscious
bias that the PM referenced in his
January statement and in the
subsequent budget of February
28th, 2018.
Black Canadians know and
applauded the Government’s
actions in response to its
acknowledgment of the UN Decade
for Indigenous Persons and the
apology given for the internment of
Japanese of Canadian origin.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
DOLL MAKING
Many children including some
keen adults attended the popular
afro-centric craft lesson which at
the Jamaica Cultural centre. The
activities included storytelling
making dolls and cooking les-
son. It is always fun for every-
one

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Dear Globalcounselor,
What do you do when you suspect your boyfriend to be gay but he is acting straight, but something in your gut tells
you that he is either bisexual or gay? We have been together for four years and planning our wedding and even
though I cannot see myself without him in my life, I am a bit scared. Marriage is a big commitment and yes I can get
divorce but that would be something that would tear me apart. I feel I cannot move forward without knowing the
truth. But I feel it would be insulting and may damage our relationship forever if I suspect him of being gay and he is
not. This is an African guy and that is not something a man would want to hear from his intended wife. On the other
hand, if there is any truth to it, he may come clean. It is a big risk. I feel that way because I feel jealous of his rela-
tionship with a buddy of his. They are very close. If he calls, he would drop everything and run to the rescue. He
always wants him to join us for dinner or parties He even comes to Church with us. He speaks about him all the time
and I bite my lips. This friend is a very smart intellectual with a PhD and teaching at the University. My finance on
the other hand is a clear in the public service. My fiancé idolizes this friend’s intelligence and I believe would do an-
ything to make him happy. The friend is older, has never married, and does not have a significant relationship. He
seems gay to me. How can I know for sure?
Confused in love
Dear Confused in love,
Jealousy can trick our perceptions and you have to make sure your jealousy is not clouding your rational judgement.
Is there some resentment in that you feel you are not number one with your partner and that you should be, or you
are not enough for him. The only way to find out is to take the bull by the horn Ask Share how your feelings, admit to
your insecurities with your fiancé. Be honest about how you feel about the relationship he has with this friend. If
your relationship is as strong as you allude, it will survive this. In any case, marriage is a big step and being up
front about this is better now than finding out later. You can also speak to a trusted friend and get some feed back,
see if anyone else shares your concern. Alternatively, you can go out on a limb and hire a private detective to see
what they do when they go out together. Although this last option can if found out could have the most serious conse-
quence. Going that far may seem intense to another person and create distrust. These are some of your options. It is
your choice.
Global Counselor
UZOMAASAGWARA NDP CANDIDATE IN THE UNION STATION RIDING

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Horace Patterson Foundation announced at Black History Luncheon that the Foundation has joined the Winnipeg
Foundation and encouraged people to make donations through the Foundation. In this way, the scholarship funds
will be available in perpetuity. Phyllis Reid Jarvis made a presentation on Horace Patter’s Life in whose
memory the Foundation is named.
Justice Sandra Bacchus, a judge in South Toronto Regional Court, Guest Speaker at Guyanese Cultural
Organization’s Banquet flanked by Tom Millington and Dr. Lois Stewart Archer. Justice Bacchus
delivered a stimulating and inspirational address, reflecting on her visits to Guyana and other Caribbean
Islands where she experienced the love and community spirit of the people she met. She said she was
amazed by the respect the people in her father’s village showed him when he returned for a visit many
years after he had left.. She said it was beautiful
Special condolences go out to the family of Robert Donald Christianson who died due to a terrible random act of
violence. The Community has lost a significant contributor and builder. May he rest in peace.

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Folklorama
2019
Celebrates
50 years
Of the world’s
Biggest and
longest
running
Festivals
Of its kind
Congratulations to Teresa Cotroneo, executive director
of folklorama who oversaw and coordinated the exe-
cution of more than 40 cultural pavilions, 445,000 vis-
itors and 20,000 volunteers to ensure the success of
Folklorama 50. There are reports that many of the
pavilions improved on their pavilions this year so that
over all the festival was of a much higher calibre in
food, entertainment and organization. Good job, well
done to all.
Double Whammy—Donovan Martin Senior and Junior
both Ambadassor Generals for Folklorama 2019—how
coolis that
Teresa shares the photo with mother
Francesca Cotroneo

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Tani Adewumi has taken the chess world by storm. The third grader is the best chess playing in his age group
in New York. A New York Times reporter describes Tani as being off the charts in the game
The third grader took down 73 of the best chess players in his age group in New York to win his division in
the state championship, setting a record in the process. His coach Russell Makofsky said Adewumi shot up
quickly from a child who does not play chess to beating the best in one year, something unheard of. What is
more amazing is Adewumi’s family are homeless refugees in New York. They fled the country to get away
from Boko Haram. Adewumi’s goal is to be the youngest grandmaster in the world and beat the world cham-
pion’s record. There is no doubt Adewumi is on his way to reaching that goal.
Having won a combined total of twenty-five Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is the most
decorated American gymnast. Biles became the sixth woman to win an
individual all-around title at both the World Championships and the
Olympic Games.
Congrats to two Guyanese-Canadian Champions
Two Athletes received awards of recognition from the Guyana Cultural
Organization (GCO) at its Annual Banquet and Dance in May 2019 for
their athletic prowess. The two were further honoured by the MP for
Winnipeg Centre, Honourable Rene
Ouellette who sang a honour song for the boys accompanied by appropriate
drumming. Both of the award winners are the grandsons of GCO president
Colleen Hayley. It was a proud moment for the family.
Each year GCO gives out awards to deserving members of the Guyanese
community whop have made exceptional contributions in any endeavour.
HOMELESS BOY TAKES CHESS WORLD BY STORM
SIMONE BILES SHATTERS RECORD AFTER RECORD

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Black History Month Pictorial
Thanks to
Calvin
Joseph,
photograp
her, who
allowed
GEM to
use some
of his
photos.

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Congratulations
to all the Black
History Month
Community
Award Winners
who were
recognized for
their
contributions.
On February 28, 2019, Myra Donald, a University of
Manitoba Black History Month Committee member
organized a screening of the documentary We are the
Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Dis-
crimination on the Canadian Prairies Feb. 28 as part
of the university’s celebration of Black History
Month.
The award-winning documentary examines the history
of a wave of African-American immigrants who
moved to Alberta and Saskatchewan between 1905
and 1912. Many of these Blacks migrated from Okla-
homa around the early 1900’s to escape their oppres-
sive lives in the USA. They were also lured to Alber-
ta and Saskatchewan Canada to take advantage of the
cheap land that the Canadian government offered at
the time. Life was not all that easy for these early
Black settlers but they came to see Canada as their
home and do what they had to do to survive.
Donald who is part of this branch of Blacks in Canada
said this was not something taught in schools during
her time. She said it will expand Canadian knowledge
of Black history.
Deborah Dobbins, president of the Shiloh Centre for
Multicultural Roots, Jenna Bailey and David Este,
professors at the University of Lethbridge and the
University of
Calgary re-
spectively col-
laborated on
this documen-
tary. The film
points to an
important and
interesting
piece of Black
History and
Canadians.
The documen-
tary is also
available in
vimeo format
Debra Dobbins,
Jenna Bailey &
David Este
WE ARE THE ROOTS—A BLACK HISTORY DOCUMENTARY

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What to do with Black hair? has
been the proverbial question.
Black hair has touched off
passionate debates in social,
political, human rights and
professional circles. What is
acceptable professional look for
Black employees in the corporate
world?
While it is encouraging to see
Blacks embracing natural
hairstyles and the unapologetic
proliferation of creative styles
salons dish out – we have to draw
a line between what is and what is
not appropriate for the workplace.
Having a well groomed look does
not only affect Black people,
everyone with hair has to appear in
some workplaces looking as if
they are there to work an not at a
rock n roll or at a masquerade
party.
Sporting a natural hairstyle helps
to encourage race pride in many
Blacks. Black pride is not an
anathema to a polished well-
groomed look. There is a
difference between a well-
groomed person to one who jumps
out of bed, into the shower shake
their head dry and show up at
work like a cave man or woman.
There are standards. Blacks need
to articulate and demonstrate what
that standard may look like to
employers. In fact, a well-
groomed person does not have to
explain himself or herself.
Black hair is not the enigma many
portray it to be. A Black hair is as
flexible as they come; it is
beautiful and versatile. Black
women look sheikh in low
cut, pressed hair, or braided
hair. There are so many ways
of highlighting the pride of
natural hair without
extensions, wigs or life altering
Jeri-curl. Everyone has his or her
favourite or their comfort level.
However, the Tarzan and Jane
look are for parties or for jobs in
the creative industry e.g. the
media, films etc. that fall outside
the rigid box of corporate Canada.
Some people resist towing any line
when it comes to their hair and
think it is their right to style it
anyway, they please. It is your
right and the right of your
employer to end the relationship
with you if you do not fit the
image they want to project for
their business.
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Professional Black Hairstyle—What is That?
Afro-Caribbean Dancers
Black history Month Opening
reception at City Hall.

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The Sierra Leone Nationals As-
sociation of Manitoba
(SALNAM) treated their sen-
iors (55+ years old) to a special
luncheon on March 30, 3019 to
honour and appreciate their com-
munity elders.
Held at the SALANAM Resource
Centre on 252 Henderson Highway
from 1:00 to 5 p.m. soothing cultur-
al music played in the background
amidst lively conversations and a
variety of delicious foods.
The organization sponsored the
lunch not only to appreciate their
senior members but also to foster
an ongoing relationship with them
and the new administration hopes
to make this into a regular part of
their programming. It was a great
event; the seniors engaged with
each other and made new friends.
Among t
Those present were Sheriff Kamara,
James Koroma, Elizabeth Joko
Johnson, Mr. Alharazim, Haroona
Amara, Mohamed Bangura, Sheik
Sankoh-Yilla, Abass Kamara,
Fatmata Baby Koroma among oth-
ers.
SALNAM’s president, Ali Hassan
Nasralla, thanked the attendees and
asked them to urge other seniors to
be participating in the upcoming
events.
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First Annual Let your Hair Down
Let your Hair Down Weekend - to
chat relax and complete a writing pro-
ject. No experience necessary. Just
come with an open mind and be pre-
pared to go with the flow.
This is Global Eyes Magazine
sponsored event . Venue out of
town to be announced in email.
Looking for about 8-10 people It
will be overnight.
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Welcome New Canadian
Congratulations to Benedicte Brou
for obtaining her Canadian Citi-
zenship at a ceremony held at the
Legislative building in March
2019. Benedicte said she was ex-
cited to become a citizen Bene-
dicte applied for her citizenship
seven years after she arrived in
Canada.
A feast of ethnic and local delights
followed the event.
Congratulations to one of Global
Eyes Magazine’s contributors and
volunteers. Welcome to Canada.
BRIEFS
Top: Esther Latchman from
Thompson visiting Winnipeg,
Charmaine Jenning, Folklorama
Volunteer Social Media Specialist
Folklorama Mascot at the Forks
where Mayor Bowman held a press
conference to open Folklorama
Way. Many showed up along with
Folklorama Ambassadors,
Ambassador Generals and Teresa
Cotroneo, Ex. Dir. Folklorama

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Nut Bar
Ingredients:
1 cup dates, pitted
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins, seeded
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil
Instructions:
1) Grease 8*4 inch loaf pan with the grapeseed oil
and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper,
about 2 inches of overhang on each side.
2) Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes or until
they are soft.
3) Place the walnuts into a food processor and pulse
for 8-10 seconds to make big and small pieces. Re-
move the chopped walnuts into a bowl.
4) As the dates are soft enough, remove the pits. Put
them along with the raisins into the food processor
and pulse until they turn into a paste.
5) Add the chopped walnuts and the raw sesame
seeds into the food processor and mix until you form
a chunky paste. Spread the mixture evenly with your
hand and spoon into the pan.
6) Put the pan in the fridge for 16 minutes and slice
into 6 even rectangle bars.
Caribbean Salt Fish Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. oil
I cup finely chopped onion
I cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
Salt to taste
One egg lightly beaten
1-cup milk
One tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. finely shallots
1/2 lb salted cod fish cooked and flaked
One finely chopped large fresh hot pepper
METHOD
In a heavy frying pan, heat oil and sauté the onions
until they are just wilted. Place flour, baking powder
and salt in a bow. Make a well in the centre and pour
egg, butter and milk. Mix lightly and then add the
onion, shallot pepper and codfish. Stir well. Drop
by full tablespoon into hot oil make sure not to
crowd them in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes
until they are golden brown on both sides. Remove
from pan and drain on absorbent paper.
Coconut Bread
Ingredients
One lb. Flour
One coconut grated
¼-cup milk
½ lb sugar
¼ lb margarine
One egg
2 tbsp. backing power
1 tsp almost extract
Method:
Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bow.
Then using fingers or pastry mixer, work in the mar-
garine. Add coconut and mix well. Beat eggs, extract
and mil together and add to mixture. Pour in a
greased loaf pan and bake at 350F in a preheated ov-
en for about 1 hour. Enjoy
Dr. Sebi detoxifying smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup soft-jelly coconut water
1 medium apple, cored and diced
1 teaspoon Bromide Plus Powder
1 key lime, juiced
1 cup (approved) greens
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions:
1) Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender and
enjoy!
Healthy Recipes

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Terror in their Cries
Can you hear the cry?
Can you see the tears in their eyes?
Can you feel their fright?
In the middle of the night
Without mommy and daddy
I listened and I heard
A mother’s grief to let go of her child
While she is tossed into exile
Oh the pain
It burns through her heart
Hearing the cries as she’s dragged away
Oh, God Oh God keep them safe
The prayer she whispered
To Creator of one race
The children taken from mothers
Milk still dripping from their mouths
They’re bug eyed, terrified
Watching their mothers hauled away
To their death in a child’s mind
The horrid cries of a child
Terror in her eyes and her screams.
Imprinted on the white pages in history
In our collective memory
These stories of children were ripped
rom their mothers’ arms
Exposed them to mortal harms
To sexual predators and pedophiles
We will remember, remember we will
When the world stood still and voices shrill
Enough is enough in powerless drills
Clansmen of power forced their will
Tweeted for urgent calls for border walls.
BAW © 2019
Black is the colour of Fear
Folks can be easily deceived
When a tint of black is in the mix
You point the finger at our blackness
Evil, bad, sly fox, trouble, wrong
That is the beat of the song
The beat that says you do not belong
It is that culture of discrimination
Built upon by this nation
Sometimes it makes me mad
Sometimes it makes me sad
Sometimes I wished that I had
Been born to a white mom and dad
To Es…cape …ape this race jihad
Nah, nah, nah wrong story
The thought sickens me
Cause I am black and I love my black
But my heart sometimes crack
At the injustices and the flack
We get for just being bl-bl-black
To them b-lack equals.. yes lack
Black is honour and I’m glad I am black
For in this velvety soft skin I am in
A weave of humanity’s finest linen
Wrapping over white flesh beneath
Richness, forgiveness, openness joyfulness
Gifts that come from Her Holiness
Hearts Unblemished by the disease of hatred, pride,
shame, insatiable greed
Oh, to be black there is no lack
There is freedom, wisdom
Understanding.
BAW © 2019
HIGGS BOSOM
That because it’s not their native tongue
You think thay haven’t got English emotions
Or grieve over the loss of indignant children
Curb their anger due to ignorance
Of Euro-centric constitutions…
That because they can’t identify
The cruder histrionics
You believe their smiles engender genuine niavete
They sing their songs not to defy
But to condense miles into minutes
And your only thought is to perpetuate your levity…
They smell like pungent spices
You smell like sulphur powder
They do not know your customs
You may not know their culture
But we all know the sweetness
Of mothers’ milk…
The parentage of all conceived
Y-chromosonal Adam
And mitochondrial Eve
What right have we to separate
The serpent from its’ silk?…
Neil Pitamber, Guyanese Poet
CREATIVE EXPRESSION

16. 16
Heart related
disease is on
the increase in
Guyana and
the Caribbean
countries and
there is a push
to increase
heart health
education
among these
populations and
a Winnipeg
philantrophic group Canada
Caribbean Hearth Health
Education organization is making
a big contribution in this.
On Saturday March 16, the
Canada Caribbean Heart Health
Education Inc. hosted a successful
fundraising Banquet and dance at
Canad Inn Polo Park attracting
more than 300 guests including
government officials and
community organization
representatives and interested
people from the larger community
with guestspeaker Dr. Karen
Gordon Boyle Deputy Chief
Medical Officer, Guyana
Dr. Boyle using a powerpoint
technology presented a
comprehensive overview of
Guyana’s health are system and
the health challenges that are on
the radar and some of the
prevention strategies being
implemented.
According to Dr. Boyle Guyanese
are becoming westernized in their
habits –
watching television, having all
electronic tool – cellphone,
laptops, social media engagements
eating fast foods and drinking
sweetened sodas –
that encourage a
sedentary lifestyle
and definite
harbinger for heart
related disease.
“the high
carbohydrate diet
that once served a
hardworking active
population is no
longer relevant but
many Guyanese
continue eating
mounds of rice
topped with a peak
of vegetables
and meat
creating an
increasing
problem of
obesity in the
population.
This combined
with the high
rate of alcohol
consumption
compounds and
compromises
the health issues in the country
with addicts and binge drinkers.
However, beause Guyana produces
one of the best rum in the world
and is Guyana’s biggest export, the
political will is not there yet to ask
people to stop drinking alcohol.
HEART HEALTH EDUCATION IS CRUCIAL TO CARDIVASCULAR
HEALTH IN THE CARIBBEAN
Board of Directors for the CHHF

17. 17
On a chilly afternoon in early March
2019, I sat in anticipation with more
than 13,000 diverse people to get a
glimpse of the 44th President of the
United States of America the man who
had caused so much controversy in
American politics and who created
quite an effect on the world.
Everyone stood up as this six feet plus,
regal looking, handsome, articulate,
graceful and the charming man walked
across the stage to take his seat beside
the interviewer for “A conversation
with President Obama”
He reiterated his major concerns
during his Presidency and today are
social inequality, injustice and the
need for economic parity, which he
tried to bring about during his
Presidency in spite of the hindrances
he faced.
Mr. Obama spoke at length, the
University of Social Change, an
organization steeped on community
development that he and his wife, Mrs.
Michelle Obama are developing in
Chicago, Illinois. This university
teaches people how to connect with
and empower people in different
communities; to think globally while
acting locally, how to access resources
in their areas. Graduates will be
qualified to be community liaisons,
advocates, educators, mentors; to work
in women's health clinics in the US
and other countries. There will also be
programs for ex-offenders.
The interviewer asked President
Obama if he
could choose
any time in
history to born
when would
that be and
President
Obama said
now. He said
he is optimistic
about the
future and in
youths. He
said the issues this generation face are
tenuous but exciting.
In his 2008, The presidential campaign
and overwhelming majority win at the
polls “Yes We Can” was the campaign
mantra. And again, President Obama
repeated this mantra to the citizens of
the world: “Yes we can" save the
environment because he said, the earth
is our home and we have a
responsibility, to care for one another,
and to be at peace and harmony with
one another, while living on the earth.
"A conversation with
Barrack Obama" was memorable,
and a memory in history, that I
would not forget. I would
remember his personal philosophy
which he inculcates in his children
“To be kind, and to be useful, to
treat others, as you would want to
be treated."
_______________
I Apologise
The atrocious shooting at two mosques
in New Zealand were cowardly acts.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined
the world condemnation of these acts, .
He said in part: “The response is
always the same. We’re aghast as the
headlines blare, and moms and dads
hug their kids a little tighter and thank
God it’s not happening to them.
Politicians, we all stand around, we
offer our condolences and say nice
things in the aftermath. We say that
we’ll do better. We say never again
will such hatred be allowed to fester
unchallenged. The words the PM
spoke were no doubt sincere but, with
all of the apologies we heard over the
years from successive Canadian PM’s,
his words could have gone something
like this. “When we look back at the
atrocities we, European Immigrants,
have imposed on you - Indigenous
people, Blacks, Chinese Japanese and
you Indian people on the Komagata
Maru in 1914, we realize that we owe
you all apologies. We will look at you
with a solemn gaze, offer you our
condolences and say nice things. We
say we will do better. We say never
again will such hatred be allowed to
fester unchallenged.”
A senator in 2017, an obvious
descendent of European Immigrants,
suggested that Indigenous people
should give up their treaty cards and
become Canadian citizens. In a recent
hockey game in Quebec, Jonathan
Diaby a player of African Immigrant
parentage, said that he and his family
were called ‘niggers’ and compared to
baboons. Said he “Instead of ejecting
those making racial taunts, security
guards asked my parents and girlfriend
to change seats so people could ‘have
a quiet game’.” With all the apologies
going around, how should we interpret
Prime Minister Trudeau’s words when
these actions persist?
Can we take our politicians seriously?
Are these apologies just convincing
acts? When do Africans get theirs?
Africans have contributed more to
mankind than arguably any other race
yet we, their descendents, remain at
the bottom of the social ladder while
Europeans continue to control our
lands and rob us of our resources.
Apologies are good when sincere
and timely. Try telling your spouse
whom you have wronged, “Honey I
will apologise next Thursday at
2:00 o’clock.
Victor Vaughan
Former US President Barack Obama Wows 15000 plus
Crowd at the MTS Centre - Shelmoch Pinnock

18. 18
Bolt launching an improved,
dockless, urban e-scooter
The world's fastest runner does not
like being late for any
appointment. On foot, he
could easily nimble foot his
way through any crowded
sidewalk or road lane. But, a
ride in a car or taxi can often
be delayed due to traffic
jams, accidents, construction
detours, even natural disaster.
He has decided we need a
green, alternative.
Conveniently, we don’t need
to buy one. E-scooters will
be hither and thither across
the city. All one needs is the
app.
This past March, in New
York City, the fleet-footed
Olympian launched his latest
business venture, Bolt
Mobility Electric Scooters
— what he sees as the
ultimate design for carbon-
free, personal urban transport.
E-scooter companies —
including Bolt and several others
(Lime, Bird, Jump, Lyft, Spin,
Skip) are collectively doling out
more than $145,000 each month to
lobbyists in Albany and Manhattan,
where lawmakers are weighing
changes to state law that would
allow the pay-by-the-ride
companies to operate in New York
city.
A healthy handful of cities have
legalized scooter use: Long Beach,
Portland, San Francisco Bay,
Arlington, Santa Monica, and
Washington DC.
Bolt is a latecomer to the scene and
so must out-innovate and out-
design all the other competing
ventures. Miami has given the go-
ahead for Bolt Mobility to deploy
50 dockless e-scooters. This means
there will not be pre-set drop-off or
pick-up points around the city.
Adding to the list, Bolt Mobility
was also just launched in Paris.
The terms and conditions under
which one can use a Bolt e-scooter
are minimal. Wear a helmet during
the ride; have a valid drivers
license; be 18 or over; have the
Bolt app on your phone; and have a
debit or credit card and funds to
pay for the time used.
Bolt design features include: a
cargo basket, a cellphone pocket,
helmet, wide partitioned and
textured deck for firm stance, hand
caliper style brakes. Not mentioned
are a locking mechanism, and turn
signals, and – for night riding – a
reflective vest.
Collectively, we've come a long
way in mechanizing human
transport. An early version of the
kick scooter (more a straddle stride
scooter) dates from 1819 – thanks
to British inventor Denis Johnson.
That's 200 years ago!
In 1994, Finnish designers
brought the velocipede out from the
archives, and chucked the seat. The
re-incarnated kickbike has a large
standard size bicycle front wheel
and a much smaller rear wheel,
allowing a much faster ride.
The person in the photo looks
more like someone who is leaving
the city, even though his bike has
no motor and relies on kick action.
Maybe we need a motor-free,
kickbike version of the Bolt e-
scooter for those of us who want to
stay fit!
by stedawa
Audrey Gordon for
Southdale
Congratulations to Audrey Gordon
for winning the nomination for the
Southdale Constituency. Gordon
will represent the Conservative
Party in the riding. GEM wishes
her well in her campaign. Gordon
is known for her hard work and
commitment.
USAINE BOLT THE BUSINESSMAN

19. 19
Congress of Black Women of Winnipeg Celebrates Mother Day
Congratulations to Kenny Daodu, the new president of the Congress of Black Women. Kenny has been
busy representing the Congress everywhere. Top Left—Kenny, Beatrice, Mavis Mclaren, and Dr. Lois
Steward Archer at GCO’s banquet.

20. 20
Strike the Musical and Stand the Film—Winnipeg
General Strike 1919—Big hits for Winnipeg Story
Maiko Munroe and Lisa Bell two talented
Winnipeg stars made the community
proud by excelling in Strike the Musical
and Stand the Film by playwright Danny
Schur. Both played Emma a slave who
escaped from Oklahoma to Winnipeg. Con-
gratulations to Lisa and Maiko for their
stellar performances. Watch for the movie
coming to a theatre near you.
Nick Nagwegbow,
from Ottawa Ontario
was the only Indige-
nous actor in Strike the
musical and he was
super.
Photo credits to Rain-
bow State