Green Valley Global - Men In Music

As many of you know, I love the arts and more specifically, the art form of dance. As a Caribbean National I grew up with dance as an integral part of my culture. In the Caribbean, music and dance go hand in hand. They complement each other well. There is a saying in St. Kitts and Nevis that says "whenever pan knock you are bound to see somebody whining."  WE LOVE TO DANCE AND WE LOVE MUSIC.

It should come as no surprise then that I did not hesitate to say yes when the Green Valley Global Organization asked me to be the hostess of their annual "The Lincoln Santoy Swanston Men in Music" Awards Gala in New York. The Green Valley Global is one of the most active groups developed by several individuals from the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis who migrated from to the United States but have an undying love for their community whether they are home or abroad. Every year the group provides scholarships, community service, and financial support to all individuals of Kittitian and Nevisian heritage. Hosting the "Men in Music" awards gala was just another means for them to give back to their community and to show their love and appreciation for the men and more specifically to the fathers who continue to be a positive being in the lives of many. 

With PRO of Green Valley Global Mrs Coreentje Phipps Benejamin

I was decked out in the national dress of St. Kitts and Nevis and had the honor of interviewing the first ever Calypso King of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Levi "Entertainer" Weekes. During the event we heard beautiful music from the steel pan, guitar, drumming and keyboard. The musicians behind these instruments aptly supported the talented and brave men who presented their songs in Calypso. We heard renditions from Mr Lennox Liburd, Lord Kent, Glenroy "Greene T" Greene Elvis "Freddy" Williams Trevor Bridgewater and Kennedy Phipps. What a treat we had. I am looking forward to see how the group can top this event next year. 

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Stacey Greene

Miss St. Kitts and Nevis International 

City of Philadelphia City Council

How humbling it was to be invited to speak at City Hall in Philadelphia. Each month the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs holds a meeting to highlight those events that are taking place within community. More specifically they invite individuals within the community who demonstrate significant contributions towards the economic and cultural activities within the African and Caribbean immigrant community of the City of Philadelphia. Imagine my surprise when I received a special invitation to speak about my platform, and upcoming initiative. I spoke to may community leaders including but not limited to Miss. Jennifer Rodriguez, Executive Director in the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs, and Mr. Godfrey Sithole (leader within the South African community of Phiadelphia) who spoke on the United Nations declaration of July 18^th Nelson Mandela International day.

Thank you to Councilwoman of the 3^rd District of Philadelphia, Jannie L. Blackwell for the special invitation to speak about my upcoming Dance your dance initiative in honor and recognition of National Caribbean American Heritage month. The first ever Caribbean Style and Culture Dance showcase will take place at the historical Mother Bethel AME Lecture Hall on June 27^th at 6:30 pm.  Here is your special invitation from me to come out and be a part of something amazing.

Making my presentation

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Stacey Greene

Miss St. Kitts and Nevis International 2014 

National Caribbean Heritage month celebration

It was my honor to be a specially invited guest presenter and hostess for a celebration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month at the Aspen Hill Public Library in Rockville, MD. The event was fabulous, made ever more wonderful by the sewwt pan music provided by the group PanLara from Lara Family and Friends, live reading of the new book Callaloo by the books author Ms. Marjuan Canady, face painting and of course limbo dancing. I was given the mandate of making introductions, supporting the program and overall energizing the audience and keeping them engaged as the programmed progressed through the day.  The event was hosted by the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and its partner, Mustard Seed Ministry. I received a special invite from Mr. and Mrs. Althea Mckenzie as part of the Caribbean American Royalty Tour which is an initiative by the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce in DC. 

With PanLara - group that plays the lovely music of PAN (an instrument made from tin drums)

With Caribbean Dancers from the company White House Studios

With Actress, producer and author Ms Marjuan Canady and her main character of the book Callaloo Mr. Winston along with his voice Mr. James

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Stacey Greene
Miss St. Kitts and Nevis International 2014

Welcome to June National Caribbean American Heritage Month

In June 2005, the House of Representatives designated the month of June as the month to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.  On February 14, 2006, the resolution similarly passed the Senate, culminating a two-year, bipartisan and bicameral effort.

Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. This year marks the eighth anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.  

I will be participating in a number of events this month in celebration of my heritage and encourage to look for events in your area where you can learn more about the beautiful islands of the Caribbean. 

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Stacey Greene

Miss St. Kitts and Nevis International 2014