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Log Onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole Listen LIVE or Download Anytime ======================== Now that Boston has officially become a “Majority-Minority” city, with 53% of its residence non-white, it’s time to showcase the many contributions of its diverse citizens. That’s now been done in a graphically rich new “coffee table” book: Portraits of Purpose: A Tribute To Leadership. Portraits of Purpose is a visual chronicle of 127 Boston-based African American leaders and their allies who have continued the pursuit of freedom and justice in a post-civil rights era. Renowned Boston photographer Don West and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kenneth J. Cooper teamed up to capture the images and shared the stories of these significant individuals of conscience. From Charles Ogletree, Jr. and Cheng Imm Tan to Elma Lewis and the up and coming Tulaine Montgomery, these leaders of action are portrayed for the significant contributions they have made to the region…and the country. ==================== Don West A seasoned photographer and consummate professional, Don captures the spirit and character of people, places and events. A newsman at the core, he likes to be where the action is. West began his career as a freelance and news photographer, working for United Press International (UPI) and the Bay State Banner, Boston’s black weekly paper. He has since gone on to a host of photojournalistic assignments that have taken him throughout the United States, Latin America, Africa, China, Europe and the Middle East. He is particularly proud to have served as Nelson Mandela’s photographer when he first visited Boston after release from prison, in South Africa; the official photographer for Mel King’s historic “Rainbow Coalition” Mayoral campaign; and to be called upon to cover special events of Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign in New England. Likened to a “griot,” or people’s historian, Don uses his camera to provide visual witness to our rich diversity and collective contributions, capturing images and telling stories of individuals at work, at play, with their families, and in struggle for what they believe. Ken Cooper Kenneth J. Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and editor, veteran of 30 years at a major newspaper including The Washington Post and the Boston Globe. Currently, he is the editor for The Trotter Review, an annual scholarly journal focused on the history and culture of African Americans, published by the William Monroe Trotter Institute at UMass Boston. Independent writer for national magazines, freelance editor and consultant on journalism projects, Cooper is exploring new interests in the Middle East and is developing a major writing project, a historical narrative set in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Learn more about the book at www.portraitsofpurpose.us ======================== How To Embed The Show: How To Download Today's Show •Can't listen live??? No problem. •After The Broadcast...Go To www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole •On My Homepage Select Today's Show •At the top right hand corner you’ll see three symbols: a cloud with an arrow pointing down, a rectangle with an arrow pointing to the right and a speaker that you can control. Pick the first symbol: the cloud with the arrow point down. For MAC: press down your command key and control key at the same time and click on the cloud. Select “Download Link File As” and save to your computer. For PC: Press down your command key and follow the instructions above for a MAC. •The Broadcast will play on your computer, Laptop, iPad, Android device, iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 Listening Device
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![]() Focus On Empowerment can be heard every Thursday at 1pm Eastern. Log Onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole Listen LIVE or Download Anytime ======================== Quick geography lesson. The Dominican Republic and Dominica are NOT one in the same. The Dominican Republic is on the island of Hispanola and is right next to Haiti. Dominica is a separate Caribbean island/country that was devastated by the wrath of tropical storm Erika on August 27th. Dominica now lies tattered but unbowed, and needs your help. The storm caused severe flooding and mudslides and killed at least 20 people. More than 50 people are still missing. A group of Dominican-Americans have now joined forces in an effort to help their native land, while working with the government to help rebuild shattered communities. On today’s show we’ll talk with Pastor Cuthbert Joseph, the official spokesperson for Boston for Dominica who will discuss what happened last month and how we can help. It’s a show where your compassion will be appreciated and welcomed. ![]()
About Dominica and How You Can Help
The Commonwealth of Dominica had a population of 72,301 at the 2014 Census. The capital is Roseau, located on the leeward side of the island. Dominica was first discovered by the Spanish, then colonized by the French and British before finally obtaining independence in 1978. Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its unspoiled natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, and is the home of many rare plants, animals, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall occurs inland. The island has 365 rivers. The Sisserou parrot(also known as the imperial amazon), is found only on Dominica and is the island's national bird. It is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and agriculture. Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week on which he spotted it: Sunday (dies Dominica in Latin), 3 November 1493. In the hundred years following, Dominica remained isolated. It was inhabited by the Kalinago people (Island Caribs), and as European powers entered the region, more refugees settled there after being driven from surrounding islands, eventually driving the Spanish settlers away. France had a colony on Dominica for several years, importing African slaves to work on plantations, at which time the Antillean Creole language developed. France formally ceded possession of Dominica to Great Britain in 1763. Great Britain established a small colony on the island in 1805. Britain abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1834. By 1838, Dominica became the first British Caribbean colony to have a legislature controlled by an ethnic African majority. In 1896, the United Kingdom took governmental control of Dominica, turning it into a Crown colony. More than half a century later, from 1958 to 1962, Dominica became a province of the short-lived West Indies Federation. On 3 November 1978, Dominica became an independent nation and almost immediately, a republic, as the Queen is not the head of state. (Source: Wikipedia) How You Can Help Dominica Following Tropical Storm Erika Information About Dominica’s Relief Effort: What Is Boston For Dominica? A group of Dominicans living in Massachusetts met on Sunday night (August 23, 2015) to discuss ways we can combine our efforts to help raise funds for Dominica. We established a relief committee called Boston for Dominica in collaboration with Dominica Heritage Society of New England to mobilize and consolidate donations, solicitation efforts to organizations, corporations, businesses and individuals throughout New England. The key items needed include: canned goods, water and medical supplies. Please find enclosed, a “Priority List” and of specific items and medical supplies urgently needed. No item is too small. Every contribution counts. All items donated will be shipped directly to the Government of Dominica. Drop off locations: We have two main drop-off locations 1. Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Contact: Pastor Cuthbert Joseph 617-416-0048 2. Princess Hair Palace, 1876 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 0212 Main Contact persons: For information about Boston For Dominica relief effort, please contact Terri-Anne Bynoe, President, at 940-224 -3751 or [email protected] For Financial Contributions please contact: Treasurer: Jean Etienne at 781-454-7544 or [email protected] For regular updates, please go and "like" our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/BostonForDominica How To Donate? We are focusing on the priority lists published by the Government of Dominica (http://www.opm.gov.dm/); these include medical supplies, canned goods, water, blankets, others (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1091; http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1088) We are asking all donations to Beware of potential donation scams.” The donations options listed below are trusted and verified. They are the official donations options available with account numbers and swift codes for WIRE TRANSFER. Please verify account numbers Official Government Donation Options The Government has also endorsed these two GoFundMe pages. GoFundMe (Credit Card) Option Endorsed by the Government of Dominica. (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1106) 1. T.S. Erika Relief Fund for Dominica 2. Dominica-TS Erika Disaster Relief Bank Wire Transfer Options Information From (http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1058) The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has established an account at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to receive contributions in support of its recovery and reconstruction efforts following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika. The account details are as follows based on currency of donation: For United States Dollars (USD) Donations Federal Reserve Bank (NY) SWIFT: FRNYUS33 ECCB’s account number at the FED: 021083695 FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005 For British Pound Sterling (GBP) Donations Bank of England SWIFT: BKENGB2L ECCB’s account number at Bank of England: 40920003 FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005 For EURO Donations Deutsche Bank, Frankfurt SWIFT: DEUTDEFF Favour: Crown Agents Bank SWIFT: CRASGB2L Account No: 9608217 IBAN: DE35500700100960821700 ECCB’s Account Number at Crown Agents: 33792403 FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005 For Canadian Dollars (CAD) Donations Bank of Canada SWIFT: BCANCAW2 ECCB’s account number at Bank of Canada: 30641-1 FFC Government of Dominica account 310301005 For Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) Donations ECCB: ECCBKNSK Government of Dominica BIC code GVDMDMDM For Government of Dominica call account 310301005 Government of Dominica Development Aid Account Account Number. 11500272 National Bank of Dominica 64 Hillsborough Street Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica SWIFT CODE NCDMDMDM Info about the storm: The Commonwealth of Dominica was severely impacted by Tropical Storm Erika on Thursday, August 27, 2015. As a consequence, the island experienced continuous rainfall measuring 10 inches over a 6-hour period. This resulted in cresting of rivers and ravines, and extensive damage causing loss of life and displacement of hundreds of residents. There was also severe damage to our infrastructure: the Douglas-Charles Airport, the road networks, electricity, water, and telecommunication services were affected. The Government of Dominica and its regional and International partners, public and private sector and civil society, are fully engaged in the immediate response and on-going recovery efforts. After broad consultation and advice from the Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management, the government has declared the following locations as Special Disaster Areas: 1. Bath Estate (Paradise Valley) 2. Dubique 3. Petite Savanne 4. Campbell 5. Coulibistrie 6. Pichelin 7. Petite Soufriere 8. Good Hope 9. San Sauveur This declaration was deemed necessary in light of the severity in the loss of life and damage to property and the need for focused response, rehabilitation, and recovery. What is needed? *PLEASE CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE ON ALL FOODS AND MEDICINES. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FOOD/MEDICINE THAT HAS EXPIRED DATES. Food and Medicine · Clean containers for water · At least 5 gallons of water per person (which should be enough to last 3 to 5 days) · A 3 to 5 day supply of food that doesn’t go bad (like canned food such as Vienna Sausage, corned beef, tuna etc.) Baby food or formula Prescription medicines Gently Used Clothing--FOR A WARM CLIMATE!!! canned tuna canned chicken canned beef stews canned salmon bean soups canned or dried beans baked beans canned chili peanut butter canned nuts infant formula nonfat dry milk evaporated milk instant breakfast drinks shelf-stable (UHT) milk (small boxes)* rice and rice mixes canned pastas noodle mixes dry noodles and pastas macaroni and cheese mix cold cereals bran cereal shredded wheat infant cereal hot cereal mixes oatmeal bread, muffin, and pancake mixes whole-grain crackers granola bars, power bars, energy bars graham crackers flour *Multivitamins **CAN OPENER*** Safety Items First aid kit and instructions Battery-powered radio Flashlights Extra batteries Sleeping bags or extra blankets Supplies to make drinking water safe (like iodine tablets or chlorine bleach) ======================== YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME! How To Download Today's Show •Can't listen live??? No problem. •After The Broadcast...Go To www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole •On My Homepage Select Today's Show •At the top right hand corner you’ll see three symbols: a cloud with an arrow pointing down, a rectangle with an arrow pointing to the right and a speaker that you can control. Pick the first symbol: the cloud with the arrow point down. For MAC: press down your command key and control key at the same time and click on the cloud. Select “Download Link File As” and save to your computer. For PC: Press down your command key and follow the instructions above for a MAC. •The Broadcast will play on your computer, Laptop, iPad, Android device, iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 Listening Device By Carole Copeland Thomas, MBA, CDMP, CITM I am pleased to announce that on Sunday August 30, 2015 in Denver, Colorado I graduated from the International Guide Academy as a Certified International Tour Manager designation: CITM. A total of 12 students from various backgrounds graduated, representing the United States, Canada and Germany. It was an intense nine day non-stop experience.
The big surprise was that I TIED for Number One, along with classmate Amanda Larson of Colorado. She is pictured to my left with the black shirt. It was a grueling but exhilarating week of travel and tourism terminology, role plays, group exercises, written exams and formal presentations. The intensive program included: Travel Industry Terminology, Tour Operators Methods, Industry Trends, Job Description Tour Manager/Tour Director; Pre-tour Departure Preparations; Paperwork and Expense Accounting: Public Speaking, Airline and Airport Procedures, Baggage Handling and Control; Client Welcome Preparation and Delivery: Cultural Practices: How to Research: Leisure Days on Tour: City Tours; Motorcoach Travel; Destination Itinerary Planning: Motorcoach Driver and Teamwork: Optional Excursions: Group Psychology: Passenger Emergencies and Industry Networking. This new achievement will advance my work in the travel and tourism industry. I am already leading worldwide tours, with the next one scheduled for February 2016 to India (Click Here For Details). I will also pursue tour management opportunities with other companies who engage the services of professional tour directors for group tours run by their organizations. At 62 years old, I proved to myself that learning is still an important part of who I am as a diversity professional and global thought learner. I look forward to future travel adventures all over the world, thanks to my new training through IGA. Why A Tour Manager, Carole?? This is more of a line extension for my business. I started leading tours two years ago with my first Caribbean Cruise. Now trips to India. The course helped me to better understand the industry while pursuing independent contracting opportunities with tour companies. You know the ones with the brochure of tours where you can travel anywhere in the world. Now I can lead those tours anywhere…thanks to the training I received. And be paid, too! Tour Operators hire tour managers like me to lead groups all over the world. I hope to begin sometime in 2016. About IGA The International Guide Academy, Inc. of Denver, Colorado, USA is the most trusted worldwide recognized international training center specializing in training and certifying professional International Tour Directors and Tour Guides. The program was started in 1973 in Australia, and then the programs were conducted in Hong Kong and later in London. The company has been in the USA since 1988 and in 2007 expanded to holding courses in Mexico. In 2009, an International Tour Director certification program was conducted while at sea aboard the Norwegian Spirit. In 2010 the first program in Canada was held in Ottawa and our second program at sea aboard the Norwegian Dawn. IGA continues its program availability, with courses in Denver, CO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA as well as aboard the Norwegian Dawn for a 15 day Caribbean cruise and training. IGA is one of four schools of its kind in the world. For more information visit www.bepaidtotravel.com |
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