West Indian American Day Carnival Association

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WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
CELEBRATE OUR CARIBBEAN PRIDE & CULTURE
WIADCA
323-325 Rogers Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225 or
P.O. Box 130192, St. Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Tel: (718) 467-1797 • Fax:(718) 778-1808
Website: www.wiadcacarnival.org
E-mail: wiadcainc@gmail.com
Thursday August 29th
to Monday September 2nd, 2013
ALL SHOWS HELD AT
BROOKLYN MUSEUM
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236
2013 CARNIVAL JOURNAL
Published by:
EDITOR: Jean P. Alexander
Co-Editor: Lucericia Messiah
GRAPHIC DESIGN, LAYOUT & PRINTED BY:
Ricardo Robinson, caRdo International
Photographer: William Farrington
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WIADCA President’s Message
MR. THOMAS BAILEY
On behalf of the
membership of the
WEST INDIAN AMERICAN
DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
I bring greetings on
this the 46th.annual
presentation of our
cultural showcase. This
year we have selected
as our theme “Celebrate
our Caribbean Pride and
Culture”
Efforts have been made to make this years
celebration truly Caribbean and is evidenced in
the format of our Thursday nights presentation
of Caribbean Woodstock where the talent from
numerous Caribbean territories would take the
Brooklyn Museum stage to display their talent.
One year ago when I accepted the Presidency of the
WIADCA, one of my main aspirations was to propel
the organization into an engine that would drive our
operations to achieve the goal of promoting year
round activities specifically tailored to the needs of
our community.
In an effort to accomplish our objectives we felt
that an increase in membership was mandatory.
With that in mind we admitted to full membership
a number of young and talented individuals who
had all served the organization as volunteers for a
number of years. Another dream became a reality
when the much talked about Advisory Board was
put together with the principal purpose of assisting
in the upward mobility of the organization.
We at WIADCA remain committed to the preservation
and maintenance of those standards set by our
pioneers Jessie Wardell, Rufus Goring and Carlos
Lezama. Our Caribbean Pride and Culture must be
preserved and celebrated.
In spite of minor setbacks we were able to make
a sizeable contribution to the victims of Hurricane
Sandy. With the support of the Steel bands two
demonstrations were made at two of our popular
local Caribbean Restaurants here in Brooklyn. At
our annual children’s Christmas Party an excess of
five hundred toys were distributed. The Brooklyn
Children’s Museum was again the venue for our
cultural arts demonstration where the art of mask
making was the feature. Collaboration with New
York University’s NYU Steel music program facilitated
the appearance of one of our local elementary
school steel orchestra’s at their steel band concert.
Ronald Mc Nair Park was the home of two of our
many community events. The Make Music New York
Concert and our first sponsored Family Day.
None of these could have been accomplished
without the dedication of our membership and the
support of our generous sponsors, who in spite of
current challenging economic times have stood
with us. We need also to say thanks to those whose
creative efforts have assisted in making our carnival
a success each year. The Mas and Steel band cannot
be forgotten as they form the main ingredient of the
celebration. To the City and State agencies, we
convey our thanks for your contributions.
This year’s festival could only be as clean and as
safe as you make it. Let us make it enjoyable and
memorable. This is my humble wish to all.
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WIADCA’S
MISSION & HISTORY
MISSION
To promote, develop and celebrate West Indian
culture, arts, history and traditions through yearround programs which culminate with a week-long
display of festivities and a grand finale Carnival
parade expanding our cultural reach throughout
the world.
ABOUT WIADCA
WIADCA’s is a non-profit, 501 c 3 tax-exempt
organization comprising of experienced and skilled
business and community representatives from within
the tri-state area. We promote Caribbean cultural
art forms to develop and encourage talented
Caribbean nationals and provide an enhanced life
experience for the wider non-Caribbean community.
We showcase music, design and performing arts
through staged events throughout the year ending
our season with a tribute to our “Carnival” whilst promoting the support of those businesses that make it possible. The
Festival culminates in a spectacular Carnival Parade on the famous Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. WIADCA
also hosts educational forums, cultural workshops, networking and special events during the year to broaden its
community and educational goals.
NYC’S CARNIVAL HISTORY
NYC Carnival was born in Harlem in the early 1930’s in the Grand Ballrooms of the Renaissance, Audubon, Savoy and
other Ballrooms in the form of indoor “costume parties” presented by West Indian immigrants who were “homesick” at
Carnival time and tried to recreate their Carnival traditions here in the USA as they remembered in their home countries
of Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada and St. Vincent, as the very cold Lenten Season approached. In the early 1940’s, led
by Trinidadian, Ms. Jessie Wardell, the West Indian Carnival was brought onto the Streets in Harlem. After a number of
years, the rapidly growing spectacle attracted opposing groups and was finally stopped. Rufus Goring, a Trinidadian
who produced costumes for Harlem Carnival, staged a small carnival in Brooklyn in 1965. However, he did not have a
“permit” and the authorities stopped the celebration. Goring enlisted the help of his friend, Trinidadian Carlos Lezama,
a very ‘strong willed’ steel pan player who was also determined, ambitious and charismatic and who did not take NO
for an answer. The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) was established in Brooklyn in 1967
under Mr. Lezama and a handful of dedicated members. He was re-elected many times during his 34 year presidency.
In 2001, his daughter Yolanda Lezama- Clark was elected as President and resigned after 10 years. In 2012, Thomas
Bailey was elected and is currently serving as the President of WIADCA along with a small group of dedicated Board
Members. Its roster of general members have expanded to some 40 persons and for the first time-WIADCA now have
an Advisory Board.
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2013 WIADCA - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ERIC GIBBS THOMAS BAILEY
WILLIAM R. HOWARD
BRYAN J. BLOCK
DEBORAH BENJAMIN
ANGELA P. SEALY
JEAN P. ALEXANDER
Chairman of the Board
President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
General Secretary
LARRY ALLAHDUA
RANDOLPH BABB
RANDOLPH BREWSTER
CALVIN COLLINS
MICHAEL GREAVES
GODFREY JACK
YOLANDA LEZAMA-CLARK
KAREN WILLIAMS
DR. LAMUEL STANISLAUS (Honorary
Board Member)
2013 WIADCA - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
PETER ABRAHAM
KENNY ALEXANDER
NATASHA ANDREWS NOEL
CARRIE BALLAH
SELENA BREWSTER
CALDERA CARABALLO
EDWIN CAYENNE
ANDREA CECILLE FORD
NADIA COLLINS
THELDON SAM CORBIE
GREGORY COX
BEVERLY CRAIGWELL
KAREN CRAWFORD
SHAVONN DOUGLIN
ALLYSON DURANT
JUNE EDWARDS
ROSEANN P. EVANS
MICHELLE GIBBS
FRANKLIN GOODRIDGE
JOYCE QUAMINA - Advisor
MATTHEW GRIFFITH
JENNIFER HEADLY MOLLY HERNANDEZ
NATASHA HURDLE
LUCERICIA MESSIAH STEPHANIE PARKER
ALICIA PIERRE
JOHANNA PIERRE
KELVIN ROSS
ELENOR SERETTE
RUDY TAYLOR
TRICIA THOMAS
PATRICIA WARWICK
HYACINTH WILLIAMS
MARLON YOUNG LAO
MICHAEL YOUNG LAO
NATASHA MARCELLIN - Staff
2013 - WIADCA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
JAMES BRIGGS MURRAY- Chair of WIADCA Advisory Board
SYBIL F. CHESTER
DELICIA HALLMAN
CHRIS HAVENS
MELISSA HENRY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
DECHERT, LLP - Pro Bono Legal Services
LAWYERS ALLIANCE FOR NEW YORK - Pro Bono Legal Services
DUANE MORRIS, LLP - Pro Bono Legal Services
JEAN JOSEPH - JOSEPH TAX & CONSULTING SERVICES - AUDITOR
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KIRA BRERETON, ESQ BEVERLY JULES
DAVID MITCHELL
FRANK SEDDIO, ESQ
DOLLY LYLA WILLIAMS
Congratulates WIADCA
on it’s 46th Anniversary
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THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007
August 29, 2013
Dear Friends:
It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 46th Annual New York Caribbean
Carnival Festival & Parade.
New York is proud to be home to a diverse Caribbean population that has influenced all
aspects of city life. Each year, Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway is transformed into West Indian
Parkway for the Caribbean Carnival Festival & Parade, a highly anticipated event that draws
residents and visitors from every background and belief. From colorful Carnival costumes to
calypso and soca beats to Monday’s West Indian Carnival Day Parade, this week’s festivities are
a terrific opportunity for West Indian New Yorkers to proudly celebrate their heritage and for all
New Yorkers to experience one of our city’s most vibrant cultures.
On behalf of all New Yorkers, please accept my best wishes for another memorable year
and a wonderful Festival and Parade.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor
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West Indian
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BARBADOS
TURKS & CAICOS
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ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES
ST. LUCIA
DOMINICA
BARBADOS
TURKS & CAICOS
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
JAMAICA
ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES
CAYMAN ISLANDS
CAYMAN ISLANDS
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
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Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
No one works harder
for all 2.6 million
Brooklynites than
Marty Markowitz.
Since entering Borough
Hall in January 2002,
Marty has reinvigorated
the office of borough
president, serving as the
tireless chief advocate
for Brooklyn’s economic,
social and cultural
interests, while initiating
and promoting efforts to
improve Brooklynites’
quality of life. Born and
raised in Crown Heights,
Marty graduated from
Wingate High School
in 1962. He received
his B.A. in Political Science after attending evening sessions at
Brooklyn College from 1962 to 1970.
Elected to the New York State Senate in 1978, Marty represented
Central Brooklyn for 23 years. In 2001, he was elected to the
office of borough president; he was honored to be re-elected to
his third term in 2009. Marty began his career in public service in
1971, at the age of 26, by organizing the Flatbush Tenants Council,
which grew into Brooklyn Housing and Family Services, the largest
tenants’ advocacy organization in New York State. In 1973, he
founded the Senior Citizens League of Flatbush, an organization
that is still going strong — in fact Marty proudly joined the League
in 2006 at the youthful age of 60.
As borough president, in addition to setting an ambitious agenda
focused on the core issues of his more than three decades in public
service — housing, neighborhood preservation and community
development — Marty has enacted programs to boost civic pride,
improve health, promote tourism and empower young Brooklynites.
As a longtime advocate for seniors, he fought vigorously to keep
Brooklyn senior centers open when they were threatened with
closures due to budget cuts. Marty’s efforts to save Brooklyn’s
financially troubled medical institutions resulted in the preservation
of maternity and pediatric units at Long Island College Hospital
as well as the critical services provided by school medical clinics.
Marty has also called for increased parental and community
engagement in schools and has supported policies that improve
graduation rates and prepare Brooklyn students to compete
and succeed in the global economy. His office was instrumental
in creating two new schools in Brooklyn: the High School for
Innovation in Advertising and Media and the Brooklyn Academy
of Global Finance.
Marty’s efforts to stimulate and grow Brooklyn’s economy include
revitalizing Coney Island, re-zoning Greenpoint-Williamsburg and
Downtown Brooklyn, lowering auto insurance rates, cleaning up
Newtown Creek, encouraging development of the Brooklyn Cruise
Ship Terminal, wooing regional corporate headquarters, large
manufacturers and retailers, startups and green businesses, and
lobbying on behalf of Brooklynites for the affordable housing and
jobs attached to Barclays Center, a state-of-the-art arena. Marty
was instrumental in bringing the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn, the
first professional sports team since 1957.
The annual Brooklyn Book Festival was spearheaded by Marty in
2006 and has become the largest literary festival in the northeast
and the second largest on the eastern seaboard. Two of the largest,
free concert series in New York City were founded by Marty: the
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series, now in its 30th year; and the
34th Annual Seaside Summer Concert Series, both of which Marty
continues to host. Efforts continue to build New York City’s first
seasonal amphitheater, located in Coney Island, a project that
Marty was pleased to initiate. And he was instrumental in saving
Loew’s Kings Theatre, which will be the largest indoor theater
in Brooklyn when it is restored to its former glory as a venue for
live performances. Marty is the proud publisher of Brooklyn!!, a
quarterly newspaper that champions the borough and delivers to
more than 400,000 residents.
Just as important are programs like Shop Brooklyn, the Lighten
Up Brooklyn and Take Your Man to the Doctor campaigns, Camp
Brooklyn, the jobs-for-youth Summer HEAT program, Dine in
Brooklyn restaurant week, the smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop and
Brooklyn Tourism, all of which have helped make Brooklyn a better
place to live, work and raise a family.
Marty married his wife, Jamie, in 1999 and they recently celebrated
their 13th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of Beep,
an African Grey Parrot.
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CHRISTOPHER COLLINS BOWEN
Christopher (Wassy) Collins Bowen is one of the most sought-after Masters of Ceremonies
in the US; he’s also an experienced radio broadcasters on-air. He has hosted hundreds of
functions, shows and parades around the world including the famous Glow & Mad Hatters
Ball theme party in Trinidad, New York & Canada; the West Indian American Day parade in
New York concert series, International Brass Fest held in Trinidad & Tobago, all of the major
soca/calypso shows in New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Florida, Jacksonville, Miami,
Chicago, Atlanta, California, LA, Canada, England etc…
His energy and comic relief can put a smile on anyone’s face. He is the ideal MC who has
poise, presence and who can command the attention of any audience.
Where ever there is a Soca Show, look for the Wassy Man “Just pass-ing though”
New York’s #1 singing MC. 1997 Appeared on Machel Montano BIG TRUCK album & Xtatik live 1998 Appeared on the morning radio show WLIB 1190AM Monday – Friday
1998 Appeared at Madison Square Garden with The Mighty Sparrow
2000 Released 1 st soca single “Wake up D Bumsee”
2003 Hosted Caribbean Comedy Series DVD part 1
2004 Released soca single “ Family” 2004 Hosted Caribbean Comedy Series DVD part 2 2005 Appeared on Synergy TV with Peter C Lewis
2012 Appeared at the Barclay Center with Machel Montano
Congratulations to
WIADCA
on its
46th Anniversary
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THE MEMORIES WILL LAST
LONG AFTER THE TRIP DOES.
You’ll find paradise in the U.S. Virgin Islands. You’ll also find a delicious
buffet of savory flavors that’ll make your lips smile. A rich culture
of music and tradition that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
A living history where you can walk the same roads as your ancestors.
And the extraordinary chance to be moved by these moments—a thrill
that doesn’t always happen on vacation. Lucky for you,
the USVI isn’t just a vacation.
You, unscripted.
Lasting memories begin at visitUSVI.com.
/visitusvi
/usvitourism
©2013 U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
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Philip Banks, III
Chief of Department, New York City Police Department
Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly appointed Philip Banks
III as the NYPD’s Chief of Department in March 2013. The
26-year veteran of the force and former Chief of Community
Affairs was officially installed as the Department’s highest
ranking uniformed officer in promotion ceremonies at Police
Headquarters.
“Phil Banks has proven himself time and again to be as
outstanding a field commander, adept in managing police
personnel and operations, as he has a consummate builder
of community relations whose robust School Safety and Juvenile Justice Divisions, as well as
New-Immigrant Outreach and Crime Prevention programs, flourished under his command.”
Commissioner Kelly said.
Chief Banks, 50, joined the New York City Police Department in July 1986, and began his career
on patrol in the 81st Precinct. He was promoted to Sergeant in March 1994; Lieutenant in May
1997; Captain in September 1999; Deputy Inspector in June 2001; Inspector in December
2003; Deputy Chief in December 2006; and Assistant Chief in June 2009. He has served in
the 70th, 73rd, 79th, 81st, 90th and Central Park Precincts, Patrol Borough Brooklyn South,
the Harbor Unit, and the School Safety Division Investigations Unit.
Before being appointed Chief of Community Affairs in July 2010, Chief Banks served as
Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Manhattan North and also commanded the 79th, 81st
and Central Park precincts. He also served as Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn
South, and of the 73rd Precinct.
Chief Banks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lincoln
University and is also a 2001 graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia
University. He also completed advanced management training for Senior Executives in State
and Local Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and
the Executive Leaders Program in Counterterrorism at the Naval Postgraduate School, Center
for Homeland Defense and Security.
Chief Banks is the 37th individual to hold the post, which prior to 1973 was known as the Chief
of Operations and before that as Chief Inspector.
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We proudly support
West Indian American Day Carnival
Association, Inc.
Con Edison is a proud sponsor of 2013 New York
Carnival. Con Edison has continuously supported the carnival
for many years. Con Edison has made many strides in the areas
of diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. Con
Edison is one of the largest energy providers in the New York
City area for more than 180 years. It is committed to building
and sustaining a top-notch workforce that reflects the social,
cultural, and racial diversity of the communities it serves. Con
Edison of New York supported more than 100 groups with
Diversity- Initiative programs in 2012 including the New York
Carnival. Con Edison is a leader in diversity and inclusion
efforts for its workforce.
Con Edison is committed to making every voice heard and
fostering an inclusive workplace. Con Edison adheres to the
principle that diversity at all levels of the company helps Con
Edison see and understand the needs of its customers, the
communities served, and the employees hired. Con Edison
believes that valuing diversity and inclusion is not only the
right thing to do, but also it is vital for their success in delivering
energy products and services to its customers safely, reliably,
efficiently, and in an environmentally sound manner. Con
Edison promises to continue to embed diversity into its company
culture by valuing different points of view, backgrounds, and
skills at all levels.
In addition to its unwavering support of the New York Carnival,
Con Edison understands that an exposure to arts and culture
cultivates success. Con Edison promotes self-directed learning
which sharpens critical and creative skills, and develops
openness to diversity. Con Edison supports organizations
and programs throughout the New York City service territory
that contribute to arts and culture in a variety of ways from
presenting visual and performing arts to the public, to providing
arts-in-education opportunities.
We at WIADCA would like to acknowledge Con Edison’s
support throughout years. We salute Con Edison for its steadfast
funding and encouragement. We hope to continue to partner
with Con Edison in the future as we continue to celebrate our
arts and culture.
241 37 street, Suite 604
Brooklyn, New York 11232
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congratulates the
West Indian American Day
Carnival Association
on the occasion of its
46th Annual Festival
Healthfirst is proud to promote the health and vitality of
New York’s West Indian communities. We are a not-for-profit
managed care organization that has served the diverse
communities of downstate New York since 1993. We treat
our Medicare Advantage, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Family
Health Plus, and Child Health Plus members with the same
care and attention we would want for our own families.
For more information, visit healthfirst.org
Established in 1993, Healthfirst is a not-for-profit managed
care organization that offers low or no-cost health insurance
to eligible individuals and families living in the New York
metropolitan area and New Jersey. Its mission is to provide
high-quality health care coverage to individuals and families in
the New York City service area through a variety of governmentsponsored health insurance programs, including New York
State’s Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid, as
well as Medicare Advantage.
Healthfirst is deeply committed to the diverse communities
it serves and strives to meet the needs of such communities.
Healthfirst comes together as a company to participate in
various community and corporate events. This commitment is
very evident in the New York City area where whether it’s a
citywide cause or a neighborhood community center health
event, chances are there will be Healthfirst representatives on the
scene. Healthfirst is a proud sponsor of the New York Carnival
parade and all events that are sponsored by WIADCA.
We at WIADCA will like to thank Healthfirst for its unfaltering
support to the New York Carnival. We acknowledge and
appreciate the Healthfirst initiatives in the New York City area
and its dedication to factoring in diversity and culture into its
provisions of services. We look forward to collaborating with
Healthfirst in the future.
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celebrates the
achievements of the
West Indian
Community
and the
Graduates of
24 CUNY
Colleges, Graduate
and Professional
Schools
Congratulations to students, alumni,
faculty and staff on this joyous day
September 2, 2013
BENNO SCHMIDT
WILLIAM P. K ELLY
CHAIRPERSON
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INTERIM CHANCELLOR
1-800-CUNY-YES WWW.CUNY.EDU CUNY TV-Channel 75
The United Federation of Teachers
Is proud to support
the 2013 West Indian American Day Parade
We salute the rich cultural heritage and contributions of West Indian Americans
Michael Mulgrew, President
•
52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 •
SOMETHING POSITIVE
www.uft.org
SOMETHING POSITIVE, the premiere Afro-Caribbean company in the United States is dedicated to preserving
the arts and cultures of the African Diaspora. Established by Rapso music pioneer Cheryl Byron in 1981, the
inter-generational ensemble is comprised of more than 40 dancers, singers, and musicians. Something Positive
performed for the first time on a WIADCA stage in 1991 and has continued to grow in acclaim and popularity. Recent successes include the release of their celebrated CD VISION, benefits hosted by The Mighty Sparrow,
David Rudder and Danny Glover; and sold-out performances at venues including Lincoln Center in New York
City, El Teatro Melico Salazar in Costa Rica, and Queens Park Savannah in Trinidad and Tobago. In addition
to recording and performing, the company has conducted theatre, dance, and music workshops for more than
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TWU Local 100
New York City
New York’s Public
Transit Union
Angel Giboyeaux
Administrative Vice President
Latonya Crisp-Sauray
Recording Secreatry
Earl Phillips
Sec’y-Treasurer
John Samuelsen
President
Salutes New York’s
West Indian-American Community
Transit Workers Will Get You to the Parade and Home Again!
TWU Local 100
John Samuelsen
President
Earl Phillips
Secretary Treasurer
Latonya Crisp-Sauray
Recording Secretary
Angel Giboyeaux
Administrative Vice President
Brian Clarke John Day Kevin Harrington
Maurice Jenkins JP Patafio
Nelson Rivera Tony Utano
Vice Presidents
2012 PRIZE AWARDS
ANGELA SEALY
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BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Congratulates the
West Indian American Day Carnival Association
On the occasion of its
th
46 Annual New York
Caribbean Carnival!
We are a proud partner of WIADCA and look forward to working with you to
encourage the business community to support this wonderful cultural event
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the Brooklyn business community. We
directly support and advocate for our Member businesses, and work with them to promote a
healthy and robust business environment in Brooklyn.
For more information, visit www.ibrooklyn.com
STEELPAN INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
NEW YORK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL SUNDAY
This year, in an effort to expand our musical cultural show WIADCA will showcase the talent of three
exceptional steelpan players: ROBERT GREENIDGE, ANDY NARELL AND LIAM TEAGUE.
ROBERT GREENIDGE - arranger, composer, steel
drum and recording artist
Robert Greenidge was born in
Success Village, Laventille, Trinidad, West
Indies on 28 April 1950. At the tender age
of eight, he began executing the art of the
steel drums with the Savoys Steel Orchestra.
Possessing an artistic ear for playing various
types of compositions, he was recruited
at the age of 15 by Trinidad’s leading
steel orchestra “Desperadoes” nine time
panorama winners and current champions.
Desperadoes and Mr. Greenidge were
winners of several prestigious awards
including: the Prime Minister Trophy, The
Triple Crown, The Governors General Cup,
and the Music Festival Trophy. In 1971
he migrated to New York City, where
he mastered the art of composing and
arranging at the Third Street Musical
Conservatory. He recorded with various
artists such as, Maurice White, Earth Wind
and Fire, Harry Neilson, RCA, and John
Lennon and Ringo Star of the Beatles. He
recorded an album with Jimmy Buffett and
began touring and recording with the Jimmy
Buffett and the “Coral Reefers Band.” He has
performed on numerous movie sound tracks
including the sound tracks for Brothers,
Champ, Clara’s Heart, Commando,
Working Girl, Hard to Kill, Sister Kate, 48
Hours, Cool Running, and Jamaican Bob
Sled. In addition, he has performed for
television shows and commercials. He has
many soloist albums.
ANDY NARELL - musician and composer
With his first solo album in
1979 Andy Narell took the steelpan out
of the steelband and brought it into the
jazz band, and with every recording
and concert since, he has explored the
possibilities and expanded the role of the
pan in contemporary music. 2011 marks the
release of Narell’s DVD package ‘ALIVE,’
which includes two full length documentaries
about his work: ‘Andy and the Jumbies’ and
‘Calypso Fever.’ NareU has made more than
a dozen albums as leader and co-leader.
Along the way he has worked with artists
as diverse as Chucho Valdes, Bela Fleck,
Marcus Miller, Maraca y Otro Vision, Willie
Colon, Bebo Valdes, Flora Purim and Airto,
Vince Mendoza, The Metropole Orchestra
(Holland), Dr. Billy Taylor, Nancy Wilson,
Irakere, Tito Puente, Orquestra Aragon,
David Rudder, Black Stalin, Andre Tanker,
Angelique Kidjo, Etienne Mbappe, Mokhtar
Samba, Karim Ziad, Ray Lema, Kora Jazz
Trio, Kassav, Vusi Mahlasela, Philippe Lavil,
Toto, Aretha Franklin, and the Kronos String
Quartet. He has performed on movie scores
by James Horner, Maurice Jarre, Elmer
Bernstein, Hans Zimmer, Michel Colombier,
and Thomas Newman, and his compositions
have been featured in the film The Firm, and
on television shows. As a bandleader and
soloist he has played hundreds of concerts
and jazz festivals throughout the USA,
Canada, Europe, Japan, the Caribbean,
South America, and Africa. He has been
an artist in residence at North Texas
State University, Wichita State University,
University of West Virginia, University of
Akron, University of Illinois, Northern Illinois
University, Miami University, University of
Southern Mississippi, Eastern Kentucky
University, Northwestern University, Texas
Tech University, University of Delaware,
University of Missouri, Texas Christian
University, Calypsociaition (Paris), and
many other schools.
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LIAM TEAGUE - musician, arranger, performer
and clinician
Hailed as the “Paganini of the
Steelpan,” Liam Teague currently serves
as the Head of Steelpan Studies and
Associate Professor of Music at Northern
Illinois University. Along with Clifford Alexis,
he co-directs the NIU Steelband. He has
received many awards in his homeland
of Trinidad and Tobago, including the
Humming Bird Award (Silver) for “loyal
and devoted service,” and won of a number
of notable competitions such as the Trinidad
and Tobago National Steel band Festival
Solo Championship and the Saint Louis
Symphony Volunteers Association Young
Artiste Competition. His commitment to
demonstrating the great musical possibilities
of the steel pan has taken Teague to Europe,
Asia, and Australia, as well as North and
Central America and the Caribbean.
He has performed with many diverse
ensembles, including Taiwan National
Symphony, Czech National Symphony,
Saint Louis Symphony, Panama National
Symphony, Chicago Sinfonietta, Vermeer
String Quartet, Dartmouth Wind Ensemble,
University of Wisconsin-Madison Marching
Band, Nexus, TCL Group Skiffle Bunch Steel
Orchestra, BPtt Renegades Steelband
and Star lift Steel Orchestra. Teague has
collaborated with such prominent musicians
as Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Samuels,
Zakir Hussain, and Evelyn Glennie. As
a performer and clinician, Teague has
given presentations at several Percussive
Arts Society International Conventions (P
ASIC) and at many educational institutions
throughout the world. He is steelband
director at Birch Creek Music Performance
Center in Door County, Wisconsin, and
he has also taught and performed at the
California State University Summer Arts
Camp and at the Interlochen Academy for
the Performing Arts.
CULTURAL AWARENESS THE CORNER STONE OF THE
WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION
Every year WIADCA sponsors a series at the Brooklyn
Children’s museum to showcase the culture and vibrancy of the
Caribbean. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum cultural series
is an eight week series which culminates into a celebration
marking the end of Caribbean Heritage month. In 2013, the
Brooklyn Children’s Museum and WIADCA produced the
Museum’s third annual Kiddies Caribbean Carnival Festival.
This year renowned Chef Vanessa Celestine showcased the
variety and deliciousness of Caribbean food. WIADCA
supports and spotlights all arts and cultural expressions of the
Caribbean, including the culinary arts. There was also a steel
pan workshop. As part of the workshop the children create
their own Carnival costumes. The series culminates with an
all-out kiddies carnival “jump up.” The children experience the
sights and sounds of Carnival and enjoy their own creations.
We believe that art is a valuable tool to teach children a
variety of lessons and enrich their lives. Through the arts of the
Caribbean, WIADCA hopes to teach children an appreciation
for diversity. The United States is considered the greatest
“melting pot,” a rich blend of cultural traditions from all over the
world and New York is the symbol of that melting pot. It is our
mission to spread the Caribbean arts and cultures throughout
the New York City area and we begin with the children as they
are the basic building blocks of our society. We understand
that success for children in today’s world and for them to be
great leaders of tomorrow depends on the children being able
to understand, appreciate and work with others from diverse
backgrounds.
As New York City is the home of many people of Caribbean
or Caribbean American descent, it is important that the
children and grand children of these people understand and
value their culture. WIADCA provides the vehicle for these
children growing up as Americans to embrace their Caribbean
ancestry. Many studies show that having a strong sense of
their own cultural history and traditions helps children build
a positive cultural identity for themselves. This supports
and builds children’s sense of belonging and self-esteem.
Generally, culture includes values, traditions, norms, customs,
arts, history, folklore, and other institutions shared by a group
of people. Culture is important because it shapes how people
see their world and structure their community and family life and
determines a person’s values and attitudes about disasters and
ways to cope and heal. We look forward to expanding and
continuing our children’s programs in the future.
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CARIBBEAN AND CARIBBEAN AMERICANS;
THE DIASPORA IN THE UNITED STATES
As we celebrate our pride and culture it is essential that we acknowledge history of the United States, including Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable,
and reflect on the impact of Caribbean and Caribbean Americans in
the New York area and in the United States. New York City represents
the single largest population of Caribbean people outside of the
Caribbean Islands. It has the largest and most diverse concentrations
of Caribbean people in the world. There are approximately 3.7 to 5
million people of Caribbean descent living in the United States, who
accounted for over 9 percent of the total foreign-born population.
New York City has the largest population of black immigrants (at
approximately 700,000) and descendants of immigrants from
the Caribbean. According to the 2010 US Census data, there are
approximately 370,000 (16.4%) people of Caribbean descendants
in Brooklyn.
Caribbean and Caribbean Americans living in New York have a great
impact on politics in New York City. There are many Caribbean and
Caribbean American representatives at the city, state and federal
levels. It is important to note that Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
(November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was a Congresswoman,
representing New York’s 12th Congressional District for seven terms
from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first African-American
woman elected to Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became the
first major-party black candidate for President of the United States
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Congress and the City and State of New York pass resolutions
recognizing the significance of the contributions of Caribbean and
Caribbean Americans to the United States. It is often noted that
Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States and the
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TINA CHARLES
Tina Charles USA 2012 Women’s
Basketball Gold Medal winner at the
London 2012 Olympic, is originally from
Jamaica, New York, an American Women’s
basketball player with the Connecticut
Sun of the Women’s National Basketball
Association and the Galatasaray Medical
Park of the TWBL. Charles played basketball
at Christ the King High School in Middle
Village, New York. After averaging 26.5
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shots per game her senior year, she was
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“Miss Basketball” for New York state, and was selected as a McDonald’s
All-American and tabbed New York City Player of the Year by Newsday, the
Daily News and the New York Post. Charles was the leading scorer on the
Christ the King team that won 57 consecutive games, leading to a USA Today
#1 ranking in the country after an undefeated season in 2006. Charles was
named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2006 WBCA High
School All-America Game, where she scored fifteen points and had twelve
rebounds. Charles was named the MVP of the Red team. During high school,
Charles also played on the AAU club basketball team the New York Gazelles.
Charles was the overall #1 pick in the 2010 WNBA draft, selected by the
Connecticut Sun. In 2010, she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. In her
first season, she set all-time league records for rebounds, with 398, and doubledouble with 22. (both scoring and rebounds in double digits).
the pioneer settler of Chicago; Claude McKay, a poet of the Harlem
Renaissance; James Weldon Johnson, the writer of the Black National
Anthem; Celia Cruz, the world-renowned queen of Salsa music; Colin
Powell, the first African-American Secretary of State; Sidney Poitier, the
first African-American actor to receive the Academy Award for best
actor in a leading role; Harry Belafonte, a musician, actor, and activist;
Al Roker, a meteorologist and television personality; Eric Holder, US
Attorney General and Roberto Clemente, the first Latino inducted into
the baseball hall of fame. In addition, Caribbean Americans have
played active roles in the civil rights movements and other social and
political movements in the United States.
Caribbean and Caribbean Americans have not only had a significant
impact on the culture of New York City but also the United States.
Caribbean Americans have contributed greatly to the fine arts,
education, business, literature, journalism, sports, fashion, politics,
government, the military, music, science, technology, and other fields
in the United States.
The economic impact of Caribbean and Caribbean Americans spans
the globe. The Caribbean region is an important economic partner of
the United States and the United States constantly strengthens its ties
with the Caribbean.
One snapshot of the economic importance of Caribbean and
Caribbean Americans is the approximately $300,000,000 generated
by the New York Carnival Festival & Parade each year. This is the
largest parade in North America and Canada and is the largest event
in New York City. The success of this Carnival has inspired imitators in
other cities such as Miami and Boston.
On September 2, 2011, Tina Charles had 10 points, 10 assists and 16
rebounds for the first triple-double in Connecticut Sun history, and only the
fifth such accomplishment in WNBA history. On August 18, 2012, Charles
recorded nine rebounds in an 85–74 win over the Liberty. One of the rebounds
in the second quarter pushed her career total to 1,000. She accomplished this
milestone faster than any other WNBA player in history. She reached 1,000
rebounds in her 89th game, surpassing the record formerly held by Yolanda
Griffith, who reached 1,000 rebounds in her 92nd game.
AWARDS AND HONORS
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2010)
WNBA All-Star (2011)
2× WNBA rebounding champion (2010, 2011)
2006 USA Today National Player of the Year
2006 McDonald’s National Player of the Year
2006 Gatorade National Player of the Year
2006 WBCA National Player of the Year
2006 EA Sports National Player of the Year
2010 John R. Wooden Award winner
2009 NCAA Championship
2010 NCAA Championship
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A Highschool’s Student View – What is the West Indian
American Carnival Parade?
Around 1776 when French colonizers began settling in
Trinidad they were not aware that the cultural seeds they
were sowing would become harmonious roots deeply
embedded within an entire nation of lionhearted people
and countless nations throughout the world. Their tradition
of Carnevale was celebrated by balls, fetes champetres
(country style parties), house to house visiting, street festivals
and was an overall time of pure bliss. However, these events
were mainly for the enjoyment of the upper class, leaving
the African slaves and freed persons to have little or no
participation in the festivities. Instead, they watched as the
elite not only mocked them by portraying characters such
as the Negues Jadin (Garden Negro) but also made the
harsh reality of their life into laughable reenactments as they
partook in the Cannes Brulées (French for Burning Canes)
which would normally result in slaves having to put out cane
field fires to save the cane before it was destroyed.
When the slaves were finally emancipated in 1834 and
the French became occupied with other worldly matters,
the people who were once forbidden by law to join in the
grand festivities now took the opportunity without hesitation.
They redefined the meaning behind Cannes Brulées which
later became known as Canboulay and used it to symbolize
and celebrate their freedom. They incorporated their own
culture into the festivities by using instruments such as the
drums. Dancing, kalenda (stick fighting), mocking former
owners and parading in masks and costumes quickly
became a tradition. The people of the elite society viewed
this version of the carnival as atrocious, offensive and lewd
simply because they did not understand that the kalenda,
dancing, drumming, and the masquerade costumes that
they deemed sexually explicit was how the Africans
depicted their past painful experiences while expressing
their joy of new found liberation. After it became apparent
that the people of Trinidad were not going to conform to
the upper society’s idea of what their carnival should be, a
governor declared “There shall be no interference with your
masquerade.” (qtd. in Liverpool 310).
New York adapted their own carnival celebrations indoors
during the early 1930’s when the city’s population of
West Indian immigrants sharing the same traditions
began celebrating carnival in Harlem. After moving to
Brooklyn in the mid 1960’s, a committee was formed with
Carlos Lezama in charge in 1967 and the West Indian
American Carnival Day Parade as we now know it was
born. Unfortunately I feel that many New Yorkers view
the parade through the same eyes as that of the French. I
agree with native Trinidadian and Program Coordinator at
The Summer Institute of the Sadie Nash Leadership Project
when she said “I think on a negative side the West Indian
American Carnival Day Parade has been associated with a
lot of violence and a lot of crime and sexual assault because
it’s a clash of cultures”. Onlookers may view actions that
they do not understand as provocative and some who
share in the festivities are not aware that a shove should be
received with a smile because it’s all a part of the festival.
Luckily for me I was able to experience the best of both
worlds by being West Indian American. I can choose to
enjoy a bowl of corn soup (a traditional food of the West
Indies) or a hamburger fresh of the grill at a family cookout.
I know what it is like to bump my head to the beat of Jay
Z and wine my waist (a traditional dance) to the rhythmic
melodies of Machel Montano.
I can throw on a pair of classic chucks or flaunt my feet in a
pair of handmade leather sandals (a traditional craft from
the West Indies). I can tell the joke of “Why did the chicken
cross the road?” or “Why the curry ducked, the tamarind
bawled or the currant rolled.” I feel a sense of pride in my
culture and I know within my heart that the West Indian
American Carnival Day Parade is more than just a parade
of scantily dressed people gyrating to songs, it is an event
that strives to unite all the New Yorkers whether you identify
as West Indian or not.
- Naimah Inniss
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Dear Friends
On behalf of New York City’s 46th Council District, I am proud to salute the West Indian American
Carnival Association Inc. (WIADCA) upon its 46th annual celebration.
WIADCA holds a special place in myheart and in the heart of the residents of East Flatbush. As a
proud son of Grenadian parentage, I treasure every opportunity to recognize the
accomplishments of the Caribbean-American community and to strengthen the relationship
between New York City, the United States and the Caribbean Diaspora. Furthermore, the 45th
Council District is home to one of the largest Caribbean populations outside of the West Indies,
and this celebration provides us with the chance to unite in a shared love of our heritage and
applaud the great strides our community has made. It also teaches the next generation, as well
as all New Yorkers, about our rich Caribbean culture and spirit.
My congratulations and thanks go out to all of the organizers, participants, sponsors and
volunteers for making this celebration a yearly success. I offer my best wishes to all for a great
carnival, and I look forward to celebrating with you even more in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Jumaane D. Williams
Council Member, 45th District
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Dear Friends:
Congratulations, the West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival celebrates its 46th
anniversary and continues to enjoy the distinction of being New York City's biggest cultural
festivals.
Every year as I walk the parade route from Rochester Avenue along Eastern Parkway, ending at
Grand Army Plaza I enjoy watching the crowds waving flags from Trinidad, Barbados, Grenada
and other Caribbean nations, a proud expression of ethnic heritage & cultural pride. The
enticing aroma of the native food from Jamaican jerk chicken and Bajan fried flying fish as well
as other delicious specialties is the best ever. Jerk chicken and coconut bread are two of my
favourite dishes.
This inclusive parade draws Brooklynites and New Yorker’s to take part with thousand marchers
viewing colorfulcostumes while listening to the sounds of reggae and calypso music.
Thank you for your rich contribution to our community and New York. Your hard work and
dedication is much appreciated. I look forward to many years ahead.
Sincerely,
Letitia James
Council Member of City of New York
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August 2013
Dear Friends:
I am so pleased to congratulate the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA)
for organizing and promoting the 46th Annual Caribbean Carnival. The Caribbean Carnival is
truly a magnificent festival, a cultural celebration unlike any other that takes place in New York
City. I have felt truly honored and privileged to be part of this most special of occasions every
year that I have been representing the people of the 40th Council District.
I congratulate the committee and all of the people who have been working so hard to make this
festival successful. I know that the 46th Annual Caribbean Carnival will be a very enjoyable
occasion that will be forever remembered by every individual and family who has the privilege
of being part of the of the wonderful festivities.
Please accept my most sincere and best wishes to everyone from WIADCA as we come together
for five days of celebration filled with fun and excitement.
Truly Yours,
Mathieu Eugene
Councilmember
Brooklyn, 40th District
WIADCA THANKS MEMBERS OF THE BROOKLYN DELEGATION
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL
Christine Quinn
Charles Barron
Erik Martin Dilan
Mathieu Eugene **
Lewis A. Fidler **
Vincent J. Gentile
Sara M. Gonzalez
David G. Greenfield **
Letitia James **
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Brad Lander
Stephen Levin
Darlene Mealy
Michael C. Nelson
Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.
Diana Reyna
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We Celebrate
46 Years of
Carnival Parades
Caribbean Life
Congratulates
WIADCA's 2013
Grand Marshals:
Marty Markowitz
Christopher Collins Bowen
North America’s
Largest Caribbean Newspaper
718-260-2510
WIADCA FAMILY DAY
This year, as part of our efforts for more community
involvement, WIADCA held its first Family Day.
WIADCA strives to encourage strong family bonds and
unity while promoting Caribbean arts and culture. It
was an opportunity for families to spend time together
enjoying aspects of Caribbean culture to create positive
interactions within their families
In addition, in collaboration with our sponsors,
HealthFirst and Brookdale Hospital there were health
screenings which included: free HIV Screening, Asthma
Clinics, Diabetic Screening, High Blood Pressure
Testing, and Nutrition. In an effort to promote healthy
living, attendees received information on free and low
cost health insurance.
There was live music and performances by various
performers. The children entertainment included a
small Carnival headpiece workshop where children
were made headpieces on the spot. There were also
Carnival games and prizes with many children and
families in attendance. One can expect a Family Day
as part of WIADCA’s annual list of events.
Held at McNair Park, Brooklyn
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Congratulations to
WIADCA
on its
46th Anniversary
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CONGRATULATIONS TO WIADCA ON 46 YEARS OF CULTURAL
PRESERVATION, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH &
CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY PRIDE.
We, the newly-constituted WIADCA Board of Advisors, look forward to fulfilling our mandate to
strengthen and to expand WIADCA’s solid foundation of nearly a half-century of unwavering
community representation, empowerment & celebration!”
JAMES BRIGGS MURRAY, CHAIRMAN
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS • KIRA BRERETON, ESQ. • SYBIL F. CHESTER
CHRIS HAVENS • DELICIA HALLMAN • MELISSA HENRY
BEVERLY JULES • JAMES BRIGGS MURRAY • DAVIS MITCHELL
FRANK SEDDIO, ESQ. • DR. LAMUEL STANISLAUS • DOLLY WILLIAMS
CARIBBEAN WOODSTOCK
Mas and Music
WIADCA is proud to announce the launch of the first
ever Caribbean Woodstock. This groundbreaking
event assembles the cultures of all the Caribbean
islands with WIADCA assuming the role of the glue
that will unite them to produce a show that can only be
described as a phenomenal journey. We will revisit
Carnivals of yesteryear with an “ole mas” competition
and then enjoy the presentations of the Kings, Queens
and Individuals from our Masquerade bands that will
compete for the covetous position of King, Queen, and
Individual for 2013. The Brooklyn Museum grounds will
be transformed into a Caribbean vision as our vendors
prepare our cuisine and delicacies to give visitors tastes
from our various Caribbean islands. The show will
climax with live musical performances showcasing the
genres and subgenres of all of the Caribbean islands.
We expect this original and innovative event to be the
touchtone of our future for the Thursday night show for
the New York Caribbean Carnival. You will experience
the talents of our Caribbean islands such as Trinidad
and Tobago, Guyana, Grenada, St. Vincent, Jamaica,
Barbados, Puerto Rico and the many other islands that
make up the Caribbean. WIADCA will also bridge the
cultures and include homegrown talent from the New
York area in an attempt to propel our local artistes and to
move New York into the forefront of the Caribbean music
scene. We are very excited and proud to
produce this event for the 2013 New
York Caribbean Carnival; join us as
we “Celebrate our Caribbean
Pride and Culture.”
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TRIBUTE TO
DONNA A. WILLIAMS
WIADCA pays tribute to the former General Secretary who served the
organization before moving on to greater heights earlier this year
Speaking on behalf of WIADCA’s Board of Directors and members,
President Bailey said, it is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge
the lost of another loyal, dedicated and valuable member. Ms. Williams
served this organization and the community for more that 25 years.
Our Prayers go out to her family and we know the giving of her body to
science will benefit humanity.
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LEROY COMRIE
DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER
Council Member, District 27-Queens
Leroy Comrie was first elected to the New York City Council a decade ago. As
Deputy Majority Leader of the Council and chair of the Queens Delegation,
Comrie fights hard for his constituents. He sits on the crucial Budget Negotiating
and Leadership Committees, chairs the Land Use Committee, and is a member of
key Council Committees including Finance.
With the closing of two local hospitals, he has brought in state-of-the-art equipment
and free preventive health programs, including the sponsoring of dental,
mammography, pre-natal, sickle cell, colonoscopy and brain tumor initiatives,
which provide funding for mobile vans with free screenings such as mammography,
brain tumor, sickle cell, etc. His efforts have produced funding for Queens HIV/
AIDS Center and over $2 million for Queens Hospital Center.
Comrie has been a prolific advocate for his community and has allocated over
$2 million to Jamaica Hospital for new ambulatory clinics and medical equipment.
He has secured over $50 million for our children, including $30+ million for the
construction of Public School 273; over $2 million to build a new culinary arts
classroom at August Martin High School; forensic lab at Law, Government
& Community Service High School; space upgrades at High School for Law
Enforcement; High School for Sciences and Humanities and Arts, smart boards,
laptops for the public schools in his district and more than $3 million for technical
upgrades, renovations and computer labs at York College.
To halt the tide of youth violence, Deputy Majority Leader Comrie has funded crisis
intervention programs such as LIFE Camp, Project Hope, HAUP, You Can Go to
College Committee; and Southern Queens Park Association. He has allocated
more than $30 million toward construction, renovations and upkeep, respectively
for libraries in his district. He has secured over $21 million in funding for local parks
and school playgrounds; funding for cultural arts programs, such as renovations
for Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, Jamaica Performing Arts Center, Afrikan
Poetry Theatre and York College PAC.
Leroy Comrie attended PS 116Q, IS 8, Jamaica High School and the University of
Bridgeport, CT. He is married to Marcia Moxam Comrie and they are the parents
of two teen-aged children. Both of Council Member Comrie’s parents were born
in Jamaica, West Indies.
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JUNIOR CARNIVAL 2012 MAS RESULTS
JUNIOR FEMALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: DEBORAH JAMES DEBOUE
Portrayal: “Celebration of T&T 50th
Independence”From the Band: Belmont
Connection
1ST PLACE: AANIYA JOHNSON
Portrayal: “Music on the Move”
From the Band: D’Midas International
3RD PLACE: VICTORIA SAMAROO
Portrayal: “For D’Love of Music”
JUNIOR MALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: BRAIN MAITRE
Portrayal: “Captain Melody”
From the Band: Aquarium
2ND PLACE: DENZEL DOUGLAS
Portrayal: “Dance of the Butterflies”
From the Band: Aquarium
3RD PLACE: JAYDEN JEAN
Portrayal: “African Drum”
From the Band: 1199 SEIU: Social Cultural
Committee
JUNIOR QUEENS
1ST PLACE: ELYSE BABOORAM
Portrayal: “Not Me is the Music”
2ND PLACE: CHEYENNE PATERSON
Portrayal: “Queen of the Sun”
From the Band: Pieces of a Dream
3RD PLACE: JADA DIAMOND ADAMS
Portrayal: “That’s Entertainment”
From the Band: Giselle Fritz & Associates
JUNIOR KINGS
1ST PLACE: CHRISTIAN RUDDER
Portrayal: “Dancing on Dragongly Pond”
From the Band: Peter Durant & Friends
International
2ND PLACE: MECAH LISSONE
Portrayal: “African Mystic Drummers”
From the Band: 1199 SEIU: Social Cultural
Committee
3RD PLACE: TAJ WHITE
Portrayal: “African King of the Jungle”
From the Band: New Horizon
JUNIOR BAND OF THE YEAR (SMALL)
1ST PLACE: JUST FOR FUN
Portrayal: “Illusions”
2ND PLACE: AQUARIUM
Portrayal: “DSS Maple Returns-Fancy Sailor
3RD PLACE: GISELLE FRITZ & ASSOCIATES
Portrayal: “What a Dream”
JUNIOR BAND OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM)
1ST PLACE: BOROKEETE INTERNATIONAL USA
Portrayal: “Caribbean Uniqueness”
2ND PLACE: 1199 SEIU: SOCIAL CULTURAL
COMMITTEE
Portrayal: “Drum Dancers”
3RD PLACE: CARICAN COSTUMES
Portrayal: “The Mysteries of Nature”
JUNIOR BAND OF THE YEAR (LARGE)
1ST PLACE: SESAME FLYERS
Portrayal: “The Caribbean Storybook”
2ND PLACE: SHERZELL PRODUCTION
Portrayal: “I Believe I Could Fly”
CARNIVAL 2012 MAS RESULTS
OLE MAS FEMALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: MOREEN HARTMAN
Portrayal: “A Bacchanal Vendor”
From the Band: BG Production
2ND PLACE: LISA TAYLOR
Portrayal: “The Vaine Sailor”
From the Band: Antoine International
3RD PLACE: MICHELLE RUSSELL
Portrayal: “The Book man”
From the Band: Antoine International
OLE MAS MALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: ROLAND GUY
Portrayal: “Kate & the Prince”
2ND PLACE: EUSTON JAMES
Portrayal: “Fancy Sailor Salutes Women in Pan”
From the Band: St. Matthews Cultural Dance
Ensemble
3RD PLACE: GIZZY GLASCOW
Portrayal: “The Bride to Be”
From the Band: BG Production
2ND PLACE: CILICIA BAILEY
Portrayal: “Reflection in the Mirror”
From the Band: The Promise & EP + Associates
3RD PLACE: KEYONA JOHNSON
Portrayal: “Ceremonial Drummer”
From the Band: 1199 SEIU: Social Cultural Committee
2ND PLACE: JUAN MAXIMO
Portrayal: “Montezuma”
3RD PLACE: GARFIELD CHARLES
Portrayal: “Ek Chuah, Patron God of Color and
Revelry”
From the Band: South Central Boyz
ADULT MALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: AUDLEY DEPIEZA
Portrayal: “The Magical Sprite”
2ND PLACE: ANDALCIO LEWIS
Portrayal: “D King Sailor Flying His Three Colors
of Pride”
From the Band: South Central Boyz
3RD PLACE: MICHAUD BATES
Portrayal: “The Fire Starter”
ADULT BANDS (SMALL)
1ST PLACE: PIECES OF A DREAM
Portrayal: “Mama this is Mass”
2ND PLACE: BOROKEETE INTERNATIONAL INC
3RD PLACE: 1199 SEIU: SOCIAL CULTURAL
COMMITTEE
Portrayal: “The Drums: A Tribal Journey”
OLE MAS BANDS
1ST PLACE: ANTOINE INTERNATIONAL
Portrayal: “Victoria Secret Trini Style”
2ND PLACE: BG PRODUCTION
Portrayal: “Names, People, Places-Dedicated 50th
Anniversary of T & T”
3RD PLACE: D’MAYNARDS
Portrayal: “Captain! The Ship is Sinking”
ADULT QUEEN
1ST PLACE: KAY MASON
Portrayal: “The Winged Jewel of the Caribbean”
From the Band: Borokeete USA
2ND PLACE: REGINA NILES
Portrayal: “Goddess of Paradise”
3RD PLACE: SHANNA ELLISON
Portrayal: “Tiara High Priestess”
ADULT FEMALE CHARACTER
1ST PLACE: JANELLE CUMBERBATCH
Portrayal: “The Celestian Princess”
ADULT KING
1ST PLACE: DARYL COX
Portrayal: “The Black Ice Warrior”
From the Band: Sesame Flyers International
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ADULT BANDS (MEDIUM)
1ST PLACE: PIECES OF A DREAM
Portrayal: “Mama this is Mass”
2ND PLACE: BOROKEETE INTERNATIONAL INC
3RD PLACE: 1199 SEIU: SOCIAL CULTURAL
COMMITTEE
Portrayal: “The Drums: A Tribal Journey”
ADULT BANDS (LARGE)
1ST PLACE: RAMAJAY MAS
Portrayal: “Wings: We’re Flying”
2ND PLACE: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL
Portrayal: “Fire & Ice”
3RD PLACE: NATURAL FREAKS UNLIMITED
Portrayal: “Illusions”
2012 PANORAMA RESULTS
1ST PLACE: ADLIB STEEL ORCHESTRA
Tune of Choice: Baddist No. Of Points: 469
5TH PLACE: DESPERS USA
Tune of Choice: Prophet No. Of Points: 438
2ND PLACE: CROSSFIRE STEEL ORCHESTRA
Tune of Choice: Action No. Of Points: 464
3RD PLACE: RADOES STEEL ORCHESTRA
Tune of Choice: Bacchanalist
No. Of Points: 446
6TH PLACE: HARMONY
Tune of Choice: Vibes No. Of Points: 432
4TH PLACE: PAN SONATAS
Tune of Choice: Gie Dem Tempo
No. Of Points: 442
7TH PLACE: SESAME FLYERS
Tune of Choice: Mr. Fete No. Of Points: 414
9TH PLACE: PANTONIC
Tune of Choice: Play Yuh Self
No. Of Points: 389
10TH PLACE: METRO
Tune of Choice: Prophet of Pan
No. Of Points: 362
8TH PLACE: EAST SIDE SYMPHONY
Tune of Choice: Vibes No. Of Points: 413
1ST PLACE: ADLIB STEEL ORCHESTRA
TUNE: BADDIST
Adlib Steel Orchestra on their way to defending their title are Panorama
2012 champs finishing first by three pointsin a close finish, september 1st at
Labor Day celebrations behind the Brooklyn Museum.
photo by:
william Farrington
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“New York’s Annual Economic Stimulus -What This City Stands to Lose”
WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE
TOURISM MARKET OF NEW YORK CITY AND STATE
As the fiscal crisis of the Federal, State and New York City budgets continue to fluctuate and in some areas worsen; WIADCA
plays a pivotal role as an economic stimulus for New York City and New York State. Crain’s New York Business states in the
January 1, 2009 edition that New York City’s economic plan “can start with the city’s vital tourism trade.” It also states in the
February 9, 2009 article, “IDEAS TO HELP NY’s ECONOMY”, that tourism should “Emphasize International Travelers and
Attract Regional Audiences”. These are both key factors in WIADCA’s Labor Day attendance. According to an Empire State
Development Corporation (ESDC) report conducted by the LUGANO Group, the Carnival contributes an annual approximated
$86 million (at 2003 dollar value and $101,277,619 for 2010 dollar value) to New York City’s revenue.
REVENUE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR BROOKLYN AND GREATER NEW YORK- EMPIRE
STATE FUNDED 2003 LUGANO STUDY
• On the basis of 3 Million visitors the total projected 2010 revenue is
$303,832,857
• Costume Bands/Groups are fearful of the drastic implications should there be
any form of route limitation which will seriously impact on the “tourism
product” provided to the millions of visitors.
• Estimated NY States sales tax revenues generated by Carnival 2003 were
$7,038,000 per million ($24,864,833.25 three million visitors’ dollar
value for 2010)
• During these tough economic times, vendors and other contractors who usually
depend on the business of the carnival have also voiced their concerns as they
will also be economically affected by the city’s decision.
• Approximately $6,831,000 was generated in 2003 NY City tax revenues
($24,133,514.64 projected 2010 dollar value)
CULTURE OF THE CARNIVAL WILL BE ALTERED
* A major concern is that any reduction in time will also reduce participation to
ONLY a small number of costume bands.
• 450,000 additional MTA subway riders
That revenue is due in large part to both the Carnival’s International tourism
and regional audiences that attend each year from the surrounding states.
In addition,
•
rocketed in recent years. The dedication exemplifies extremely strong cultural ties
to a heritage which has helped to “beautify” the Mardi Gras type Carnival tourism
product that WIADCA presents each year to New York and the world.
NYC Council Committee on Economic Development September 2002 Hearing states:
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR RUDY GIULIANI:
The West Indian Day Carnival has grown from a community-oriented festival into
NYC’s biggest parade, drawing an annual estimated revenue of $300 million to
the city”. As stated by former Mayor Giuliani, “West Indians enrich the cultural
diversity of New York City and have contributed to its economic resurgence while at
the same time preserving their unique heritage and identity…” Many believe that,
with additional investments of funding and the provision of technical assistance to
sponsors of the Carnival festivities, New York City and its residents and businesses
are poised to realize even greater economic gains.
WIADCA has positioned itself as the premier West Indian American Carnival of
the Western Hemisphere and as one of BIZ BASH Magazines’ top 3 out of 100
annual Holiday events in New York City. This year we are listed as number 3,
up from number 4 in 2009!
TOURISM IMPACT
• Airlines & Brooklyn Hotels at full capacity: Restaurants & Grocery Chains
also benefit from this windfall
* Visitors plan annual calendars specifically to include the Labor Day weekend
Tourists come from the following national and global communities:
* Australia, Brazil, Africa, Japan, China, England, France, Canada, etc.
* All Caribbean Islands
* Across USA and Tri State Area
ECONOMIC IMPACT ON REGION’S BUSINESSES AND PARTICIPANTS
NYC Council Committee on Economic Development September 2002 Hearing states:
“WIADCA obtains the needed permits and deals with City officials.
However, the dances, shows and parties throughout the City that are part and
parcel of the Carnival are run by individual promoters who operate independently
of WIADCA. The various steelbands and masquerade bands that participate in the
Carnival are also all privately organized.”
• Without corporate sponsors, the costs to hundreds of individual men and women
who spend their own hard-earned money to produce MAS costumes has sky-
• 2013 BETTER ORGANIZED THAN EVER BEFORE
The Carnival is the safest and largest organized event in the country
* WIADCA has worked in conjunction with the NYPD and PBBS to refine
and reduce unnecessary usage of NYPD resources
* WIADCA has cut its time and route steadily over the years and we are
considered LEAN TO THE BONE.
* The strong relationship that we have developed with the NYPD has taken
46 years to develop and we do not want anything to interfere with that perfect
relationship. Our community and the success of the Carnival depends
on that bond.
WIADCA is confident the new Mayor and City Officials will recognize the
overwhelming economic benefits of this Mardi Gras type Caribbean Carnival that
Caribbean people have so generously “gifted” to New York and will do everything
in their power to preserve, promote and assist in its growth for future generations.
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WIADCA THANKS THE FOLLOWING 2013 SPONSORS
WIADCA THANKS THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS:
New York City Fire Department
Hon. Andrew Cuomo –Governor, New York State
Veronica M. White, Commish. NYC Parks & Rec.
Hon. Michael R. Bloomberg –Mayor, New York City
WWRL 1600 AM Radio
Hon. Christine Quinn-President- NYC Council
WBLS 107.5 FM Radio
Community Boards 8 & 9, Brooklyn
Hon. Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President
New York City Council-Brooklyn Delegation
Charlie’s Records
Raymond W. Kelly, NYPD Police Commissioner
Hon. Yvette Clarke, US Congresswoman
Caribbean American Center of New York
Phillip Banks III, Chief of Department, NYPD
Joseph Fox- Chief, NYC Transit Authority
Tropical Paradise Restaurant
Ast. Chief Gerald Nelson, Com. Officer of PBBN
New York City Department of Transportation
Medgar Evers College
Chief Owen J. Monaghan, Com. Officer of PBBS
Emergency Medical Services
Phoenix Beverages
Kevin Jeffrey, Bklyn Boro Commish, Parks & Rec.
New York City Department of Sanitation
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
WIADCA ORGANIZATION SINCERELY APPRECIATES THE ASSISTANCE GIVEN OVER THE YEARS BY MEMBERS OF:
NEW YORK STATE SENATE - BROOKLYN DELEGATION
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY - BROOKLYN DELEGATION
NEW YOUK CITY COUNCIL - BROOKLYN DELEGATION
WIADCA Thanks ALL Masqueraders, Steel bands, Musicians, Vendors and caRdo International
Special Thanks to WIADCA’s Membership and all our volunteers.
It is illegal to extract any information, photos or ads from this publication for profit or otherwise
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West Indian American Day Carnival Association

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