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Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc – e-Magazine – March 2017
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: – Dr. Juliet Emanuel, March Editor
CELEBRATING GUYANESE WOMEN – IN MUSIC – IN INDUSTRY – IN POLITICS – IN AVIATION
In their March 2017 version of the newsmagazine the Board and members of Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. invite you to a celebration of the accomplishments of Guyanese women.
They range in experience from the narrow to the global but all are respected for the persistence and grit with which they have pursued their lives of grace. We do not need the now traditional month dedicated to women across the world. We acknowledge our women all the time. Therefore, while sad about her passing, we know that the praise heaped on Carmen Enid Jarvis in October, 2016 was done in good time. Continue reading →
PROFILE of the Week: Dr. Juliet Emanuel, Associate Professor, BMCC/CUNY.
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By Dr Dhanpaul Narine
Dr. Juliet Emanuel is a distinguished lady of letters. She attended some of the top schools and what is even more significant is that she has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge with others. Juliet was born in Kitty in Georgetown, Guyana. Her mom was Mary Rosetta Douglas and her dad was Richard Douglas Joseph Emanuel from New Amsterdam. Juliet has a sister Shirley and a brother Richard.
Juliet attended school in Alberttown and later Kitty Methodist School. She was a bright student and after a stay at Tutorial High School she went to Bishop’s High School. Juliet loved literature but when she was at Tutorial one of her best subjects was geometry. Juliet was attracted to reading biographies and when she discovered Guyanese and Caribbean literature it was the beginning of a wonderful journey. Continue reading →
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. &
Department of Culture, Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports
Guyana Folk Festival 2012: Symposium
“Masquerade Lives.”
Georgetown, Guyana. South America
December 13, 14, 2012
Guyana Folk Festival Secretariat
1368 E. 89 Street, Suite # 2. Brooklyn, New York, NY 11236. U.S.A.
TEL: 718.209.5207. FAX: 718.209.6157 WEBSITE: www.guyfolkfest.org
MISSION
To organize an event that would contribute to public education and appreciation of the history and direction of masquerade in Guyana. Continue reading →
Happy Father’s Day! from the:
Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc.
Masquerade Lives! 2012 Folk Festival Theme
Masquerade Lives is the theme for the eleventh year of Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. Throughout this issue you will read about the GCA events that will explore and define the focus for 2012.
In addition, this edition is a celebration of lives well lived. Therefore, as you experience through words and pictures the joys, struggles and tenacity that typify the culture of the people of Guyana throughout the , do reflect on the past, enjoy the present and move into the future.
This issue is all about life. Enjoy!
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