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By Reevel Alderson – BBC Scotland – Published18 June 2021
Andrew Watson played for Queen’s Park in Glasgow, one of the best sides of the era
More than 140 years ago Andrew Watson captained the Scots to a 6-1 victory against England, a record away win.
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This month’s Guyana SPEAKS is inspired by a recently published book, THE OTHER WINDRUSH. Edited by Dr Maria Del Pilar Kaladeen and Prof David Dabydeen, it is a series of biographical essays, poems and articles on members of the Windrush Generations whose heritage links them to the system of plantation indentureship.
We are delighted to confirm that this month’s SPEAKERS include the editors as well as some of the anthology’s contributors: Elly Niland, Mr Gee, Gordon Warnecke, Lainy Malkaini, Nalini Mohabir. Continue reading
PHOTOS and Article- Little Guyana / Liberty Avenue Co-naming Ceremony – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
‘If you want the job done, hire a Guyanese,’ says NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio at Co-Naming Ceremony Continue reading
Lear Matthews
(Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month in June)
Transformation of the Street Vendor: A view from the Caribbean Diaspora – By Lear Matthews
Recognizing that the United States is a “salad bowl” of diversity and not the proverbial melting pot, Immigrant Heritage Month was created to acknowledge/celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of immigrants. Opportunities afforded them notwithstanding, despite encounters of xenophobia, immigrants have undoubtedly shaped the economic, cultural and civic engines of North America and Europe. Street vending which has existed as an occupation for a very long time is considered a cornerstone of the historical and cultural heritage of cities and towns globally, with immigrants among prominent purveyors of this tradition.
This article highlights street vending among English Speaking Caribbean immigrants, an aspect of the immigrant experience that has not received much attention. Although focused on the United States, there are implications for other countries of settlement or alleged “host societies” such as Canada and Great Britain. Continue reading
UK: From British Guiana to Bristol – 90-year-old reflects on life after Windrush
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