Jamaican American Connection Scholarship Gala takes place September 24
After a three-year hiatus because of COVID, and below the theme ‘Honoring odd individuals doing extraordinary issues,’ the Jamaican American Connection, (JAC) New Haven resumes its annual fundraising trailblazer and scholarship gala. It is going to host the occasion on Saturday, September 24, on the Omni New Haven Lodge beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The signature fundraising occasion permits the JAC to carry out important work of uplifting communities by recognizing people and organizations that blaze the path as they carry out unbelievable work of their communities.
This 12 months’s keynote speaker is the dynamic Anthony McDonald, govt director of the Shubert Theatre, whereas the grasp of ceremonies is Andrew “BRAATA” Clarke, singer, actor, and founder/inventive director of Braata Folksingers and Braata Productions.
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The 2022 Trailblazer honorees are Richard Simpson, senior engineering director of analysis and improvement with Medtronics, and Cultural Musicologist, Kenneth Joseph, HD. Mr. Simpson is keen about engineering, management, and serving to younger professionals unlock their true potential. Mr. Joseph has over thirty years of steelpan expertise, together with performing, instructing, adjudicating, arranging, and composing music. He has additionally carried out as a soloist with chamber teams and huge ensembles in the USA and internationally.
The JAC acknowledges these two excellent honorees for his or her extraordinary achievements, success, and efforts whereas elevating scholarship funds for deserving college students.
President of JAC Karaine Holness commented, ”Bringing individuals collectively is the first mission of the Jamaican American Connection, Inc; and our annual trailblazer and scholarship gala permits us to have a good time and honor the tradition, traditions, and heritage of the Jamaican-Caribbean diaspora.” Ms. Holness additionally acknowledged that JAC is dedicated to serving the New Haven group’s distinctive and cultural wants and has carried out so for the final twelve years by internet hosting numerous group occasions.