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In a fitting tribute to Guyana and with deep pride for her country of birth, New York-based Guyanese Jewelry Designer, Cloyette Harris Stoute of Twin Elegance Jewelry unveiled her first piece made of solid Guyana Gold. The striking pair of “Guyana Map Tribute Earrings” dropped on May 26, 2023, celebrating the country’s 57th year of Independence. Cloyette Harris-Stoute, Designer – Twin Elegance Jewelry The Guyana Map Earrings hold a profound meaning for Cloyette, founder of…
Michelle Morgan is a Meteorologist for CBS affiliate WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. Morgan is a first-generation American born in Brooklyn, New York — but grew up in Queens, New York during her childhood and teenage years. Both of her parents are proud Guyanese immigrants. Her mother is from Rose Hall in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region and her father is from New Amsterdam. She credits her parents as huge supporters and advocates of her educational…
As a proud Guyanese-American, Malika Manelva Blount has always felt a strong connection to her roots in Guyana. Both her parents are Guyanese, and she became a dual citizen of Guyana in 2018. Her husband is also Guyanese, and they met right here in their beautiful country. They’ve been married for a year, and their shared cultural heritage has played an essential role in their journey together. Today, we delve into Malika’s incredible story, exploring…
Dr. Shainna Ali is a Guyanese-American Mental Health Counselor, Educator, and Advocate. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling & Doctorate of Philosophy in Education-Counselor Education, respectively from the University of Central Florida. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, she was heavily involved in extracurricular activities that have contributed to her successful career. Ali served as the President of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development…
Christina Carrega is a National Crime Reporter for Capital B News — a local-national nonprofit news organization that covers Black voices, audience needs, experiences, and partners with the communities it serves. She is a first-generation born American and was raised in Brooklyn. Her father is from New Amsterdam, Berbice in Guyana, and her mother is from St. Peter, Barbados in West Indies. She credits her upbringing in Brooklyn for connecting her to her roots. “I…
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In a fitting tribute to Guyana and with deep pride for her country of birth, New York-based Guyanese Jewelry Designer, Cloyette Harris Stoute of Twin Elegance Jewelry unveiled her first piece made of solid Guyana Gold. The striking pair of “Guyana Map Tribute Earrings” dropped on May 26, 2023, celebrating the country’s 57th year of Independence. Cloyette Harris-Stoute, Designer – Twin Elegance Jewelry The Guyana Map Earrings hold a profound meaning for Cloyette, founder of…
Michelle Morgan is a Meteorologist for CBS affiliate WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. Morgan is a first-generation American born in Brooklyn, New York — but grew up in Queens, New York during her childhood and teenage years. Both of her parents are proud Guyanese immigrants. Her mother is from Rose Hall in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region and her father is from New Amsterdam. She credits her parents as huge supporters and advocates of her educational…
As a proud Guyanese-American, Malika Manelva Blount has always felt a strong connection to her roots in Guyana. Both her parents are Guyanese, and she became a dual citizen of Guyana in 2018. Her husband is also Guyanese, and they met right here in their beautiful country. They’ve been married for a year, and their shared cultural heritage has played an essential role in their journey together. Today, we delve into Malika’s incredible story, exploring…
Dr. Shainna Ali is a Guyanese-American Mental Health Counselor, Educator, and Advocate. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling & Doctorate of Philosophy in Education-Counselor Education, respectively from the University of Central Florida. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, she was heavily involved in extracurricular activities that have contributed to her successful career. Ali served as the President of the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development…
Christina Carrega is a National Crime Reporter for Capital B News — a local-national nonprofit news organization that covers Black voices, audience needs, experiences, and partners with the communities it serves. She is a first-generation born American and was raised in Brooklyn. Her father is from New Amsterdam, Berbice in Guyana, and her mother is from St. Peter, Barbados in West Indies. She credits her upbringing in Brooklyn for connecting her to her roots. “I…