Dr. Beryl Agatha Gilroy (née Answick) was a novelist and teacher, and “one of Britain’s most significant post-war Caribbean migrants”. Born on August 30th, 1924 in Guyana (then British Guiana), she moved in the 1950s to the United Kingdom, where she became the first black head teacher to be appointed in the borough of Camden in London at Beckford Primary. Beryl was born in Skeldon, Berbice, Guyana. She grew up in a large, extended family,…
Shirley Chisholm is the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first to campaign for the Presidency. She was an outspoken advocate for women and minorities during the seven terms she served in the House. Her legacy of political and social activism laid the foundation for the rise of women and Blacks in American politics. Born Shirley Anita St. Hill on November 30, 1924, she was the oldest of four girls of…
By Vibert C. Cambridge, Ph.D. December 7, 2003 Mrs Dorothy Taitt (nee Pendelton – 1896 to 1956) is remembered as a strong, competitive woman who exerted considerable influence on music in Georgetown during her lifetime. She was a critically acclaimed contralto who was in demand for concerts. She taught singing at Bishop’s High School, served as mentor to many singers such as Rupert Hunte, who became a tenor of note in the United Kingdom. She…
Legendary Designer Patricia Coates, or Pat as she is more fondly called, is a well known name in the Fashion Industry not only in the Caribbean but also Internationally. Born and raised in Guyana, Pat was a teacher for some years, then worked in the private sector before making designing her career. It was her frustration with having to wait for others to sew for her that triggered her interested to design her own clothing. She survived…
Guyanese-born, Romola O. Lucas, is an attorney and budding entrepreneur. She is a founding shareholder of The Lucas Law Firm, PC, currently providing services in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Prior to founding the firm, Romola was employed by the real estate group of a major law firm in Philadelphia, where she worked on commercial real estate financing, sales and acquisitions, on behalf on developers, REITs and major banks. Romola’s practice focuses on providing legal services…
Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness……Oprah Winfrey .
As women, we’re used to wearing many hats and Juneann Lewis is doing just that, while living out her dreams. She is a Screenplay/Song Writer, Actress, Realtor and Motivational Speaker. As a child growing up in Guyana, business and entertainment has always been in her blood. She loved ballet and modern dance and entered every school play or recital she could. She also wrote short stories and entered many competitions and won. Juneann moved to the USA at the…
Some people love broccoli and some people hate it, but there’s no denying that broccoli is a nutritional wonder. Here are 10 reasons why broccoli should be an essential part of your diet. Nervous System Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth. Blood Pressure Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium…
Sarah Bacchus is the founder, fashion designer, stylist and wardrobe consultant of the high fashion brand, 34-24-36. Her sophisticated clothing line revisits the old Hollywood glamor era, with a modern flair for today’s women. She believes in celebrating femininity and always looking the part, especially since she is in the business of Fashion. Sarah realized her Fashion sense at an early age, in Guyana, where she was born and raised. She took her weekly allowance from her parents and bought fabrics to make…
An accomplished, well-respected Guyanese Television Host/Producer, Tanuja Raghoo began her tenure in the television industry nearly 25 years ago. She is the proud Founder and President of Caribbean Spotlight Television Programming, the first full-service Indo-Caribbean Media Network in New York, launched in 1986, which airs several television programs on two Time Warner Channels, Channel 96 and ITV Channel 77. Tanuja first entered the business as a co-host with her father, Eshri Singh, also a legendary…