Posts tagged Cynthia Waithe

Rosie Awori (LJI) Across the community, women leaders come from an array of disciplines from academia to health to administration and are finding themselves at the helm of community organizations. And they are helping to chart a path forward for their respective associations and for the Black and Caribbean community. These intrepid female leaders are also finding ways to mix their personal and family lives together with their commitment to community to help lift lives. JOAN LEE – Committed to the cause When her daughter received a scholarship from WIBCA, Joan Lee’s curiosity peaked into the workings of thew association …

Rosie Awori (LJI) A few days after watching the people of Barbados declare their nation a republic on November 30, two Montrealers who are strong proponents of the Caribbean country are still beaming. Nigel Clarke and Cynthia Waithe see the move to formally detach the one-time British colony from Queen Elizabeth and the monarchy as a source of empowerment for Barbadians young and old, as the country walks away from a history of exploitation and oppression. “This move is long overdue,” says Clarke. “Over the past 20 years, almost every government has had it on their agenda, and I think …