Diaspora Matters

11/30/2022

I AM ROUTING FOR TEAM USA, but I must admit that these villagers from the African Continent, the Motherland, do have a point that's worthy of consideration.

By the way, notwithstanding the much smaller population of the Caribbean, we can find and have found a good number of players of Caribbean birth or parentage on the major North American, European and other teams.

France takes the trophy, when it comes to having a top notch roster of players of African origin. However, I much prefer being able to make light of this reality, as opposed to hearing that Belgium is home to the best chocolates of the world, although there's not even a single cocoa plant ("cocoa tree", as a Grenadian or Trini will say it) growing in Belgium.

10/26/2022

TUNE in and LOG in ONLINE to “DIASPORA MATTERS” every WEDNES. at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
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FEATURE GUESTS:
- Allan Campbell
- NDC Caretaker Tessa St. Cyr

Discussing and Balancing Issues that are Relevant to listeners in the Caribbean and in the Diaspora |

CO-HOSTS: Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound | Gerry Hopkins

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10/15/2022

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12/08/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” every WEDNES. at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
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FEATURE GUEST on DEC. 8th, 2021:
- CALISTRA FARRIER — Caribbean Journalist

Discussing and Balancing Issues that are Relevant to Residents in NYC and in the Caribbean |

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

11/22/2021

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11/15/2021

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The “DIASPORA MATTERS” Radio Show

DATE: WEDNES., NOV. 17, 2021 |
TIME: 6:30 PM EST | 7:30 PM Eastern Caribbean Time

TOPICS:
1) REGARDING DICKON MITCHELL, GRENADA, CARRIACOU, PETITE MARTINIQUE & THE DIASPORA
2) COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT & UPDATES

STATION:
WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

FEATURE GUESTS:
* DICKON MITCHELL — Leader of Grenada's National Democratic Congress (NDC)

* JENNIE HEROLD — Co-Host of Caribbean Images TV

* BONNIE SANDY & LAWRENCE PIZZI — fashion industry tech advocates & designers

HOSTS:
Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey

11/15/2021

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11/15/2021

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11/10/2021

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The “DIASPORA MATTERS” Radio Show

DATE: WEDNES., NOV. 10, 2021 | 6:30 PM EST

TOPIC:
The Importance of the Diaspora Community in the Development of Caribbean States | a Discussion to Encourage More Community Engagement

STATION: WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

FEATURE GUESTS:
- ANDRE LEVEAU – Consul General, Trinidad & Tobago
- DERRICK JAMES – Dir. of Diaspora Affairs, Grenada
- Dr. KARREN DUNKLEY – North East Rep., Jamaica Diaspora
- MAXELL CHARLES – Deputy Dir. of Regional Integration & Diaspora Unit in Office of the PM, SVG
- MONTY ALEXANDER – Specialist in Finance (MBA) & Accounting (CPA)
- PATRICK MAITLAND – Community Organizer & Editor of Street Hype Newspaper

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

11/03/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., NOV. 3rd at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
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FEATURE GUEST:
- CALISTRA FARRIER — Caribbean Journalist
- BONNIE SANDY — fashion designer & small business developer

TOPIC:
Discussing and Balancing Issues that are Relevant to Residents in NYC and in the Caribbean |

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

10/27/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., OCT. 27th at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

FEATURE GUEST:
A Member of RITA JOSEPH's Campaign Team | NYC Council 40th District | Democratic Party Primary Winner |
Endorsed by *Gerry Hopkins & Diaspora Matters
[*Hopkins has decided to not be in the Nov. 2nd election as a candidate and to roll over his campaign to 2023.]

TOPIC:
Discussing and Balancing the Issues Relevant to Residents in the NYC Council District 40 in Brooklyn — One of The Fastest Growing Districts in Brooklyn |

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

10/20/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., OCT. 20th at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
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GUESTS:
1) KEN LEWIS — a professional Grenadian-American current affairs analyst who at the time of the Grenada Revolution was one of the Youth Leaders of the National Youth Organization. He has background training and experience in management economics.

2) PETER POUCHON — a Caribbean/Haitian-American community leader, film producer and director/host of Caribbean Images TV Show

TOPICS:
Discussing and balancing:
1) Discussing the lessons learnt from the killing of Maurice Bishop, his Cabinet members and several others, on Fort Rupert in Grenada, on October 19th, 1983

2) An update on what's happening in Haiti and on the Haitian community's response to the unjust treatment of our Haitian sisters and brothers at the US southern border — from Peter Pouchon

As usual, we'd first have the Caribbean news roundup, before we engage our guests. Then at the end we share Community Updates.

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

LISTEN to DIASPORA MATTERS every Wednesday from 6:30 PM EST on Wild FM 106.3, available via the following LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

10/13/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., OCT. 13th at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
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GUESTS:
1) PHILLIP TELESFORD – a chartered accountant, entrepreneur, former financial controller and credit union leader

2) PETER POUCHON — a Caribbean/Haitian-American community leader, film producer and director/host of Caribbean Images TV Show

TOPICS:
Discussing and balancing:
1) Phillip Telesford — getting to know the man, his vision and his aspirations; as well as his thoughts regarding burning issues affecting Grenadians and friends of Grenada.

2) An update on what's happening in Haiti and on the Haitian community's response to the unjust treatment of our Haitian sisters and brothers at the US southern border — from Peter Pouchon

As usual, we'd first have the Caribbean news roundup, before we engage our guests. Then at the end we share Community Updates.

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

LISTEN to DIASPORA MATTERS every Wednesday from 6:30 PM EST on Wild FM 106.3, available via the following LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

10/08/2021

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10/06/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., OCT. 6th at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

GUESTS:
1) JOSUE PIERRE – a Caribbean/Haitian-American community leader & Male Democratic District Leader in Brooklyn

2) CALISTRA FARRIER — Caribbean/Grenadian award-winning investigative journalist

TOPICS:
Discussing and balancing:
1) the unjust treatment of Haitian sisters and brothers at the US southern border; and
2) the burning relevant issues that are deserving of the attention of Grenadians and friends of Grenada, everywhere.

As usual, we'd first have the Caribbean news roundup, before we engage our guests. Then at the end we share Community Updates.

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

LISTEN to DIASPORA MATTERS every Wednesday from 6:30 PM EST on Wild FM 106.3, available via the following LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

09/22/2021

TUNE IN ONLINE TO “DIASPORA MATTERS” on WEDNES., SEPT. 22nd at 6:30 pm EST on WildFM in Brooklyn — LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/

GUESTS:
1) ADRIAN "Pursuader" THOMAS — Acting Leader, National Democratic Congress (NDC) political party of Grenada

2) GLEN NOEL — General Secretary, National Democratic Congress

TOPIC:
Discussing and balancing:
1) Governments' role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and in having response measures in place to address foreseeable massive community spread; and
2) the role of each civilian in dealing with a pandemic virus, such as COVID-19 in Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique and in the region at large.

As usual, we'd first have the Caribbean news roundup, before we engage our guests. Then at the end we share Community Updates.

HOSTS: Gerry Hopkins | Wayne Mitchell | Neil Cummings | Joe Bailey aka Gorgon Sound

LISTEN to DIASPORA MATTERS every Wednesday from 6:30 PM EST on Wild FM 106.3, available via the following LINK:
https://raddio.net/279804-wild-fm-1063/