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Sameer Younis: The Lion of King Street, a biography by Elaine Commissiong – Petchary’s Blog

This elegant book – part biography, part memoir – subtitled “A Portrait of Service,” was launched on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the S Hotel in Kingston. The author, Elaine Commissiong worked closely with the book’s subject, the influential businessman Sameer Younis (1942 – 2019), as his communications consultant. She writes with compassion and humour, frequently quoting Younis from her interviews with him. For more background on the author, a highly respected public relations veteran, you may watch her recent interview with Totlyn Oliver on Facebook Live, here.

Elaine Commissiong with a copy of her biography of Sameer Younis.

At the launch, the cool, white room at S Hotel in Kingston seemed rather clinical at first; however, it was quickly filled with warmth, laughter and exchanges of greetings. Dahlia Harris was a delightful MC, and the Younis family were out in force, including of course Younis’ widow Leila, all celebrating the man’s legacy. A speech by Milton Samuda, Past President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, had a sting in its tail. You can watch a recording of the launch on YouTube here.

Now to the book, published by a local publisher, Great House Books. The glossy cover is almost silky to the touch, but thick and strong, and the pages are equally thick and lavishly filled with numerous photographs and newspaper clippings (I love old newspaper clippings!)The capitals at the start of each chapter are elaborately decorated; it is a beautiful book to hold and look at. It is divided into broad sections on the life of Sameer Younis, in roughly chronological order: From Boy to Man (focusing primarily on his family life); the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce ConnectionSameer Younis – President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (and Beyond); and finally, What They Thought of Him.

What is most striking about the physical book, however, is the portrait of Mr. Younis on the front cover: deep-set eyes, dark brows, and a firm set to the mouth. It’s a picture of inner strength, determination, focus: a man who “means business.” Yet at the same time, there is a glint of humour and kindness in his eyes. In the background are the balustrades of King Street in downtown Kingston – which my husband remembers well from his youth growing up in the area, as bustling, fashionable, vibrant. “You would dress up on weekends to walk down King Street,” to quote my husband. As the author notes in her Preface, the street “became the epicentre of many of the Younis-led Civic Affairs Committee initiatives at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce,” serving nearby communities. In 1984, when the Pearnel Charles vendors’ arcade was opened, Younis invited the Minister of Local Government: “Come, let’s walk down King Street with pride.”…

 

Source: Sameer Younis: The Lion of King Street, a biography by Elaine Commissiong – Petchary’s Blog

Nous adorons ça ! Excellent moyen d’éduquer les enfants sur la forêt amazonienne et la culture Yanomami ! – « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Namowë, un garçon Yanomami » et « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Meromi, une fille Yanomami » – Pour les 8 à 12 à 100 ans! – écrit et illustré par Barbara Crane Navarro – MAINTENANT sur KINDLE AUSSI ! | Barbara Crane Navarro

illustration tirée de « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Meromi, une fille Yanomami »

« Les livres de Barbara valent bien le détour pour vous et vos enfants. La vie amazonienne, pour les communautés autochtones et la faune sauvage, est au bord du précipice. Peut-être qu’en apprendre davantage et soutenir leur existence pourrait inverser la tendance ! »

Évaluation rédigée par Sonia, Marco et l’équipe Embajadoras del Orinoco (Mouvement civique indépendant qui regroupe des associations défendant la zone amazonienne vénézuélienne et ses populations indigènes) et Coral Modaffari

Plus d’informations sur la série de livres sont ici:

L’ami surprise du garçon Yanomami dans la jungle !

Parfois, les plus beaux moments nous manquent – NE MANQUEZ PAS CELUI-CI !

Un film de 38 secondes avec Namowë, un garçon Yanomami de la région du Haut-Orénoque, Amazonas, Venezuela

L’ami surprise du garçon Yanomami dans la jungle est un extrait d’un film de Barbara Crane Navarro d’instants de la vie quotidienne d’une communauté Yanomami dans la forêt amazonienne réalisé pour accompagner la série de livres pour enfants : « Amazon Rainforest Magic » « La Magie de l’Amazonie » et « La Magia de l’Amazonie”

Mon dessin d’une mère Yanomami portant son enfant dans la forêt qui, avec sa communauté, m’a inspiré d’écrire la série « La Magie de l’Amazonie” !

J’ai créé ce film de 13 minutes 16 secondes d’instants de la vie quotidienne d’une communauté Yanomami dans la forêt amazonienne pour accompagner ma série de livres pour enfants : « Amazon Rainforest Magic » « La Magie de l’Amazonie » et « La Magia de la Amazonia »
Voici quelques informations pour ceux qui se demandent pourquoi cette version plus longue du film Yanomami, publiée à l’origine en juin 2014 et vue plus de 26 000 fois, a récemment été classée “plus de 18 ans” :  Les femmes Yanomami du film ont le torse nu et les jeunes enfants sont dévêtus , comme c’est la tradition chez eux. Il n’y a pas de scènes qui pourraient être considérées comme suggestives. Ces moments de la vie quotidienne des Yanomami sont tissés d’illustrations de mes livres de la série « La Magie de l’Amazonie», disponible en trois langues, dont les deux volumes montrent mes dessins de femmes et de filles Yanomami torses nus.
Des milliers d’exemplaires de mes livres ont été achetés pour les écoles par une société de distribution de livres scolaires en Pennsylvanie, aux États-Unis.
J’ai également montré ce film dans des écoles tout en discutant de la vie de la communauté Yanomami dans la forêt amazonienne pendant des décennies, acclamé par les enseignants, les parents et les élèves de tous ages.
J’espère que vous apprécierez de voir mes petits films !

Tapirs dans la forêt amazonienne

Source: Nous adorons ça ! Excellent moyen d’éduquer les enfants sur la forêt amazonienne et la culture Yanomami ! – « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Namowë, un garçon Yanomami » et « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Meromi, une fille Yanomami » – Pour les 8 à 12 à 100 ans! – écrit et illustré par Barbara Crane Navarro – MAINTENANT sur KINDLE AUSSI ! | Barbara Crane Navarro

Free-Flowing Rivers As Nature-Based Solutions — Stigmatis | Barbara Crane Navarro

The Zambezi River carrying sediment downstream. WWF Jeff Opperman Contributor | 27 Dec. 2022 This is the fifth in a seven-part series that explores the application of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to climate and nature challenges, with a focus on water management in Africa for climate adaptation (and drawn from the report Waterways to Resilience). This post goes deep on […]

Free-Flowing Rivers As Nature-Based Solutions — Stigmatis

Source: Free-Flowing Rivers As Nature-Based Solutions — Stigmatis | Barbara Crane Navarro

Bay area Patel family packs 1 Million meals for hunger relief – AsAmNews

The Patel family of Redwood City, California, has reached a significant milestone by packaging their one-millionth meal in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Rise Against HungerAs described by PRWeb, their effort began in 2016 when Rohan Patel, then a high school student and Eagle Scout, volunteered at Rise Against Hunger’s Northern California location. Inspired by the experience, the family initiated the “Unite Our Community” campaign to package one million meals, achieving their goal five years ahead of schedule.

According to Diya TV, the Patels organized 55 community meal packaging events over eight years, mobilizing more than 3,000 volunteers from local organizations such as Boy and Girl Scout troops, Rotary Clubs, and religious groups. The packaged meals, which consist of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and vitamins, have been distributed to schools, orphanages, and crisis relief centers globally, providing nourishment to those in need.

Source: Bay area Patel family packs 1 Million meals for hunger relief – AsAmNews

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