ONE ACCORD WE RISE

Written By Editor: C. Harrison/February 5, 2017

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Plugin in here….Monday, February 6, 2017 come celebrate the great one himself Bob Marley’s Birthday… His earth strong wil be held @ SOBs Verdict Street, Manhattan.

“I  also want to take this time to celebrate how far we have come as a people. We have strived to maintain our footing in the mainstream functioning of the worlds and we prevailed, our history was forth- coming but it took hard work, intellect, activism and vigilance. We can not go back or turn around. We must go forward the baton as passed and our ancestors saw us has their beacons to carry on, so that our off -springs and generations to come will have the beautiful life, that was carved out for us. We must leave it this way for them, so they may do the same for their generations.

Today, we have the misfortune of having a President who wants to turn back the clock in America. We cannot allow this to happen, he might not see where we have to go but we know where we must go.  Our ancestors pointed out the way.  It doesn’t matter your colour,  They showed us what to do how to do it and when we must act. We must embrace all people because we are the bread carriers. Without us, there is no them.

Thus far, one organization has steadily shown us that we can and yes we will…the Screen Actors Guil, where a few have moved up they gave us in 2016, Hidden Figures, Fences and Moonlight, these movies showed us that we were and we are. While there is a few yards to go, it is a line in the middle. We vogue in spirit because we are  a spirited minded people and we standup together in accord when we have to. So during this short Month of celebration, we must first give thanks to the almighty, be mindful, use wisdom and common sense…we know that some of us is lacking this latter but, we must thread our way with this new President and stay vigilant at all times. The struggled road we still must take but keep in mind… ‘When They Go Low We Rise.’ ”

QUEENS OWN CLYDE VANEL INAUGURATED

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By: C. Harrison/January 31, 2017 @ 4:21 am

Clyde Vanel is a member of the class of 2017,   to joined the ranks of the Queens official legislative body, as State Assemblyman. He was sworn into office by the honourable Justice Raymond Joseph Lohier, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at York College in downtown Jamaica,  New York.  Dr. Stacie C. Grant was Mistress of Ceremony. The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake of the Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Cathedral cast the Invocation and Benediction. The Altino Brothers sang the national anthem and renown singer,  Natalie Imani sang “Lift Ever Voice and Sing,” 

Vanel was commemorated by six esteem members of Congress, most noted the honourable Charles F. Schumer, who articulated that Vanel, will be an asset to the Democratic process.  Borough President the honourable Melinda R. Katz, the honourable Judge Alton Waldon  and York’s President, Dr. Marcia V. Keize also remarked highly on Vanel’s behalf.

He was cast in this manner for his consistent participation even before today and was validated for his work. Vanel had been working at joining the ranks of the Queens Government since 2009. All reiterated with one accord that Vanel’s win is a win for Queens. They say that he will work for us and some couldn’t wait for him to began.

Clyde Vanel, was a former owner of Vanel’s Law Firm, former Restaurant & Bar owner, owner of an online trademark.com blog, He’s a pilot who operates and own a small aircraft. He’s also the newest Queens legislative member. Vanel the Businessman..  was featured in Money Magazine and Black Enterprise Magazine. He attended Boston University School of Law, JD. He was Journal of Science and Technology Law, Editor in Chief. He is a member of Suny, Aerospace Technology Aviation Administion and he was the Student Government Association President.

The intrinsically established and optimistic Vanel, was born and raised in Cambria Height, right here in Queens, with his parents and nine siblings..some of whom were at his inauguration. The Assemblyman is big on education and according to Laticia James, New York States Advocate he will help the DrmocraticParty to win by crafting the necessary suits that will be needed in the months to come. Moreover, according to the consensus and Vanel himself, he will be aiming for ameloration; once he reaches Albany. He is among the young rising stars of the Democratic Party.

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The Assemblyman was further bestowed upon by District Leader the honourable Archer Spigner, New York State (D 10) Senator the honourable James Sanders , Jr.; New York Senator (D-14) the honourable LewroyComrie; New york City Council Member (D-31) the honourable Donovan Richards; New York City Council Member (D–27) the honourable L. Danner Miller.  Congress members include the honourable  Joseph “Joe” Crowley, the honourable Gregory Meeks, the honourable Hakeem Jeffries, and New York’s State Assemblyman the honourable Carl Heastie.

Additional notables were…the Kappa Alpha Pai Queens Alumni Chapter President, Carol Washington and the Black Pilot association Rep. Brian Worthington. United States Federation of Teachers rep. Dermot Smyth and Shaun Francois Jacques Leader of DC 37 local 372, also remarked.

Performances were done by the Cardozo High School Alumni Gateway Program..in charge Calissa Saint Paul.  Dance selection..Devore Dance Center, Haiti  La Peate des Antilles, Panaman Fonte, My Hat Fell and Voix et Tambours D` Haiti…Voices and dreams of Haiti.. Remarks from Daphane Vanel and Ralph Renol.  And Musical Entertainment provided by DJ Randy Gordon. These were among a room filled to capacity of well-wishers who came out to see Queens native son get sworn in.

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