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Diaspora –the aggregate of groups residing outside original homeland Winter 2002
Cultural Pride
Evanston Cricket Club
You are cordially invited to ourannual dinner dance.When:Sat December 14, 2002Where:Banquet Hall & Party Palace7064 N. Clark Chicago, ILContact:Mrs. Louis 847 328 4863Mrs. Williams 847 866 6619
RoadmasterInternational Records Presents:
Annual Children Christmas PartyWhen: Sat Dec 22, 2002 at 2:00pmWhere: 629 1/2 Howard StreetEvanston ILContact: 847 869 7210
Gospel ReggaeThe birthplace of reggae and ska music isJamaica; nevertheless, this music stylewasn’t always embraced by all sectors of theJamaican Community, particularly theJamaican churches. With the help of BobMarley and other reggae artists, our musicbecame an international phenomenon. Withtime, reggae music became sociallyacceptable to many communities on theisland, which now includes the Jamaicanchurch. Reggae gospel music has pioneeredmany aspiring artists, such as:
Minister Carlene DavisShe came from Jamaica to perform at
northwestern university in Evanston, IL.
Her main goal is to spread the ministry of theLord through music. Caroline’s angelic voiceand personal testimony electrified her fans.
Minister Carlene Davis wit her fansOther performers entertained the crowd suchas Nigerian born Sonny Okosuns.
CD release: Redeemed by Carlene Davis
Gospel Reggae continued
Sonny with African TV Chicagocameraman Mayo.
Other performers entertained the crowd suchas Nigerian born Sonny Okosuns.
An African American group called Spiritshowcased their talent. Which ranged fromtraditional Negro Spirituals to reggae.Jamaica’s reggae music has truly captivatedmany cultures worldwide.
CCJ
Chicago Concerned Jamaicans held theirannual “Dare to Dream Aspire to Succeed”gala at the Hyatt regency Hotel. The crowdwas entertained by Jamaica’s very own Fab 5.
Email [email protected]
Proceeds from the event are used to helpeconomically depressed areas and educationalproject so the island. To learn more about thisorganization, visit their website atwww.ccj inc.org.
HOT ICE Heating & Refrigeration AC• Repair & Installation• Emergency Service• Emergency service available
24 hours a day• Lowest priced in the business Otis: 847 687 3749 Benny: 773 677 2199 phone 773 228 3200
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Phone (773) 338 2826 Fax (773) 338-3155
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Phone (773) 291-0707 Fax (773) 291-0892
Web Page: www.insurancebrokersinc.com
Sean Paul
Jamaican born dance hall sensationSean Paul is really lighting up thereggae scene with his chart bustinghit, Give Me the Light which hasreceived numerous accolades inLondon. In the U.S. his video is oftenseen on MTV and is a sure contenderfor the upcoming Grammy Awards.Sean Paul recently performed at theWild Hare in Chicago and willcontinue touring the U.S. andCaribbean. Big up to de yardie!
Simeon Kerr, CPA� Accounting� Auditing� Taxes� Personal Financial Planning
4556 Oakton St. Suite 203Skokie, IL 60076(847) 676-8686 phone(847) 676-8691 fax
Someone You Should Know
Winter Spotlight
Linnett’s Jamaican Kitchen hasbeen in our community since1994. Their menu ranges fromJamaican to Chinese. Wesalute their entrepreneurialefforts as well as theircommunity service.
Linnettes’ Jamaican Kitchen
7366 N. Clark St..Chicago, Il 60626
Phone 773 761 4823• Beef and Vegetable Patties
• Fine Delicacies• Catering Service Available
Book Club News
Our winter book club selection is:
Satisfy My SoulBy Colin Channer
We had the pleasure of interviewing theauthor and here is what he had to say:
Colin Channer (L) Kaye Maxwell(R)
Q: What inspired you to write, “Satisfy mySoul?"A: WHO KNOWS WHEREINSPIRATION COMES FROM. I AMINTERESTED IN HISTORY ANDSPIRITUALITY AND I HAVE ALWAYSBEEN FASCINATED ABOUT OURRELATIONSHIPTO CHRISTIANITY ... THE WAY INWHICH WE CLING TO IT ALTHOUGHWE KNOW THATIT WAS FORCED ON US – WE CLINGTO IT MORE THAN THE FOLKS WHOBEAT IT INTO US.
Q: The past decade has brought on aplethora of black writers. Can this era becompared to the Harlem Renaissance?A SURE. YOU CAN COMPAREANYTHING YOU WANT TO. THE TWOPHENOMENA ARE DIFFERENT – BUTSIMILAR. THERE WERE FEWERBOOKS PRODUCED DURING THEHARLEM RENAISSANCE, AND IWOULD SAY OF A CONSISTENTLYHIGHER QUALITY. WE'RE GETTING ALOT OF GOOD BOOKS NOW, BUTALSO A LOT OF RUBBISH. RUBBISHDOESN'T MEAN POPULAR. THERE ISGOOD POP AND RUBBBISH POP. THEWORK PRODUCED IN THE HARLEMRENAISSANCE HAD MORE LITERARYAMBITIONS.
Q: Unlike the Harlem Renaissance, themajority of writers are Black womenrather than Black men. Why do you thinkthis is happening?A: WOMEN'S LIB HAS COME ALONGSINCE THE HARLEM RENAISSANCESO MORE WOMEN HAVE MOREOPPORTUNITIES IN MORE FIELDS OFINTEREST: TERRI MCMILLAN'SSUCCESS DEMONSTRATED THATBLACK WOMEN WERE ANUNDERSERVED DEMOGRAPHIC –ESPECIALLY BLACK WOMEN WHOWERE GETTING THEIR POPULARFICTION FIX BY READING MAINLYWHITE FEMALE AUTHORS. TERRI'SSUCCESS ALSO PROVIDED BLACKWOMEN WHO WANTED TO BEWRITERS WITH A GREAT ROLEMODEL. IN OTHER WORD'S, TERRI'SSUCCESS HELPED TO CREATE ADEMAND FOR BOOKS BY, ABOUTAND FOR BLACK WOMEN AT THESAME TIME THAT IT CREATED ASUPPLY OF BLACK WOMEN WHOFELT MOTIVATED TO WRITE.
Q: Buchi Emecheta (The Joys ofMotherhood) is a female African writerand Ferdinand Oyono (Houseboy) is amale African writer. They might writeabout Africa but the majority of theirworks are read by the west. Do you findthat to be the case with Caribbeanwriters? Being a Jamaican, who are yourprimary readers?
A: WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ISTHE SAME THING THAT HAPPENSALL THE TIME WITHCOMMODITIES FROM THE THIRDWORLD. THIRD WORLD COUNTRIESPRODUCE MORECOFFEE AND SUGAR AND IRON OREAND COPPER THAN THEY CONSUME.THE SAME GOES FORLITERATURE, THE MARKET FORCARIBBEAN WRITERS IS LARGELYOUTSIDE THE CARIBBEAN. MOSTCARIBBEAN WRITERS LIVE OUTSIDETHE CARIBBEAN ANYWAY. MYREADERSHIP IS PRIMARILY NON-CARIBBEAN. MOST ARE AMERICAN,LARGELY BECAUSE I LIVE IN NEWYORK. THINGS ARE CHANGINGTHOUGH. MORE PEOPLE IN THECARIBBEAN ARE READING, ANDBOOKSTORES IN THE CARIBBEANARE GETTING, BETTER AT STOCKINGOUR BOOKS.
Q: Which authors have influenced youand why?A: GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ,WILLIAM KENNEDY, ERNESTHEMMINGWAY, AND JOHN UPDIKE.MARQUEZ BECAUSE OF HIS LOVE OFLANGUAGE AND HIS COMMITMENTTO WRITING
HIS CULTURE INTO BEING. WILLIAMKENNEDY BECAUSE "IRONWEED"EXCITED ME ...THE DEPTH OF THE CHARACTERS.ALSO KENNEDY HAS A REAL EARFOR A DIALOGUE AND A REALSENSE, AS THE DESCENDANT OF(IRISH) IMMIGRANTS, THAT STORIESABOUT IMMIGRANT PEOPLE NEEDNOT BE ABOUT IMMIGRATION.HEMMINGWAY BECAUSE OF HISATTENTION TO DETAIL AND THECONCRETE AUTHORITY OF HIS PROSEAND THE WAY IN WHICH HE MAKESA LANDSCAPE COME ALIVE. UPDIKEBECAUSE HE IS A MAJOR PROSESTYLIST, WHO IS A TECHNICALMASTER. PLUS, I HAVE NOT METANOTHER WRITER WITH AS GREATAN EYE FOR DETAIL.
Q: In the novel, Frances and Careyindirectly met via a music video andfinally met years later. When they arefinally together, Frances talks about herreoccurring dream about the story ofKaramoko and Feranje, who kept trying toconnect in successive lives. True love maybe perfect but it is not permanent. Thisstory mentioned that love is like a climate."Today’s cold front does not erase lastMonday’s 99 degrees." Armed with thatknowledge, should human beings searchfor that one special person?A: I HAVE NO REAL THOUGHTS ONTHIS, BUT LEMME THINK – I THINKSOME SHOULD AND SOME SHOULDNOT. IF YOU FEEL THERE IS ASPECIAL PERSON OUT THERE FORYOU THEN IT IS UP TO YOU TO GOAHEAD AND WAIT.
Q: Do you have any upcoming works?A: YEAH MAN. WORKING ON LIKKLETINGS RIGHT NOW. NOT READY TODISCUSS IT YET.
To learn more about the authorvisit www.colinchanner.com
Interested in joining a book club thatmeets quarterly?
Call 847 663 1598
Our spring selection is Self Creation byYvonne Brown. To purchase the book,call 773 327 3229 or visitwww.BallOfGold.com
Recipe CornerCoconut Punch
1 mature coconut1 pt (850ml) water4 oz (115g) raw cane sugar1 tsp almond essence
Shell the coconut. Peel and finelygrate the flesh. Mix the gratedcoconut with the water ad strain themixture through a sieve. Add theraw cane sugar to the coconutliquid and stir until the sugar hasdissolved. Flavor with almondessence and chill.Serves 3-4
African TV Chicago bringsJamaicans worldwide home toyou every Saturday on WFBT
channel 23 at 10:30 p.m. for moreinformation, call 847 319 3614,visit www.africantvchicago.com or
Email [email protected]
Education
“Wisdom is the principalthing; therefore, get wisdomand with all thy getting, get
understanding”
-- Proverbs 4:7 --
Positive Media outletsStations that play reggae:
Monday
TuesdayWHPK 88.5 FM University of Chicago5pm-6pm Miss Irie and Crucial Lloyd,6pm-7pmRandal Coleman contact773 702 8289 or 773 288 1538
WednesdayWKKC 89.3 FM Kennedy King College10pm-1amRandal Coleman contact773 702 8289 or 773 288 1538
Thursday
FridayWHPK 88.5 FM University of Chicago1pm-3pm Sister Telly Shabbazz andBenjamin Murphy, 3pm-4pm Mike BealContact Marta Nichols 773 702 8289Fax 773 834 1488WBEZ 91.5FM Public Radio 8pm-11pmcontact Chris Heim312 832 3124 Fax 312 832 3100
WKKC 89.3 FM Kennedy King College1am-5am
Randolph Coleman 773 702 8289 or 773288 1538
WLUW 88.7 FM Loyola University 6pm-11pm Contact Slacky 773 591 8870
SaturdayWZRD 88.3FM Northeastern University7am-12pm Gary Gaspard 773 442 4578
WVON 1450 AM 12:00p-1:00pmCeril Ebey 773 955 2787www.windowtoafrica.com
WUNR 89.5 FM Northwestern University7pm-10pm Mobay1 847 866 WNUR
WDCB 90.9 FM College of DuPage10pm-12am Dave Castro Phone 630 9429322Fax 630 942 2788
WLS 890 AM 12am- 4amNate Clay ShowPhone 312 591 8900
SundayWNUR 89.3 FM Northwestern University1:30pm-3:00pm Mobay 847 866 WNUR
Cable TVAfrican World TVChicago Channel 199:00pm -9:30pm
Mystic VibesChicago Channel 19Monthly show on Saturdays but timesvaryContact Zeryelle 773 288 4883
Tropical Riddim & BeatChicago Channel 19Tuesday 11:00pm-12:00am
Non cable TVAfrican TV Chicago Channel 23 WFBTSaturday 10:30pm
Attention Jamaican Organizations:Please contact us and say hello. We will advertiseyour events. Plus it avoids us planning events on thesame month or date as yours. Remember, unity isstrength and knowledge is power. Call us and say helloat 847 663 1598 or Email us at:[email protected]
Jamaican Diaspora is a free forum newsletter that isinterested in healthcare, education, environment andcultural pride. If you have a business, poem, essay,satire, op-ed pieces, recipes or anything vital thatbenefits the community, please call847 663 1598. Or email us [email protected]
