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The Annual
African American Caribbean Labor Day Parade ('03) was held along Eastern
Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. Though dominated by display of Caribbean
(and African oriented) dances and costume, the celebration was attended
by people of all races, color, and background. Our men who were there to bring
you the coverage confirm that there was so much fun and fanfare to go
round. Tyndale Stephens covered the event for us.
CHARM,
SMILES, AND FUN: Roger and friends
COMPLETE
PHOTO COVERAGE BELOW
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PARADE OF CULTURE AND FANFARE: It was another great day of
African cultural display as represented by Caribbean Pride and African
subsistence in Diaspora.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Several individuals and families from all walks of life, mostly
including people of Caribbean and African American connection started
arriving at dawn, along the Eastern Parkway. By afternoon the array of
beautiful dancers , drummers, singers, and other artists dressed in
flamboyant costumes "floated" along the Eastern Parkway, some
of them riding on trucks. Several individuals either set up temporary
stands or carried wares such as flags, patriotic design shirts, caps,
etc around in the crowd. Some officials and politicians used the
opportunity to show their face and presence. As usual, it was merriment
galore as people cheered and rocked to soca, reggae, and afro calypso
beats booming from all possible corners. In all, another great day
of African cultural display as represented by Caribbean Pride and
African subsistence in Diaspora. The crowd capacity was well over 20, 000. The
presence of the New York
Police Department was on hand, although, unfortunately, that was not
enough to prevent a few ugly incidents.
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