Jamaica National Movement’s Annual Dinner Dance
I’m having an exciting (and broke) summer! Last semester, I was searching for a high paying summer job with a law firm, and was actually presented with an opportunity in NY. Two weeks before I was to fly to New York, my professor invited me to meet with him and offered me a summer research position. He mentioned that the research would be very interesting, and that he thought I was the perfect fit. The research would involve a detailed look at “synergistic relationships” between litigation and social movements, and I would get a chance to meet with authors, and community organizers who helped to fight certain injustices in Chicago in the 1960s. Anyone who is aware of my idiotic love of politics would understand that I couldn’t resist taking this minimum wage job over a high paying NY firm job. I decided to work with my professor, take classes at the law school, and work in the clinic with small business that are unable to afford legal representation.
Sometime ago I was reminded that the Jamaica National Movement was having their annual dinner/dance on June 27th, and I decided to make every attempt to attend. Of course, my paltry salary didn’t allow me to buy a ticket, so I wasn’t very optimistic of my chances of being there–until I got an email last week Wednesday night. The president of the JNM reached out to me to remind me of the event and informed me that I was on the program. On Thursday, I called him and informed him that I was unable to attend, because I couldn’t find a ticket for $7.00. (I actually had $37, but figured I’d need the $30 for ground transportation to and from the airport.) The president immediately gave me the telephone number for a travel agent and told her to book my ticket, and by Friday night I was staring at the red and white of the Empire State Building! Well, it looked red and white, but after several bottles of Red Stripe, who is able to tell the difference between colors. That is not to say that I was drinking beer, I’m just making a simple statement! Anyway, the JNM dinner was awesome, and I had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful and articulate Lisa Rene Hanna. Her use of language, and her understanding of the issues facing Jamaica had me in awe, and I couldn’t help but think that I was in the company of a future Prime Minister!
Anyway, I’m trying to post more often (mainly because of the threatening letters that I’ve been receiving in my inbox–one reader told me that she “hates people who do not update their blogs!”). Also, I appreciate the avid readers–those who are bold enough to leave comments, those who send messages to my inbox, and those who read and leave silently. Much love! Special shout-outs to Alphonso and Tamix who have been there from the start)!
Wow! This is great Omar;-)
I”m so proud of you..
I thought I’d break the trend of my reading & leaving silently…hence this comment.lol!
idiotic is right. High paying and NY dont come together very often u kno son
but good things come to those who wait still and with your passion for politics u might become Prime Minister before Lisa gets the opportunity (but i must agree, she is VERY intelligent and current affair savvy)
keep ‘em posts coming … it does get tiring seeing the same post 30 or 40 times…
btw….yuh nah cut ur hair man?
FINALLY … a post from you! Well, now I see how much you love politics and law – seeing that you turned down that NY offer. I’m very proud of your decision, as it shows how committed you are. Its so nice to know that you’ve been keeping busy – no one will be able to resist your resume in a few months
The fact that the JNM recognized you means that you are making great strides. Keep working hard at achieving your goals and remember that I’m with you every step of the way. Take care! AND UPDATE YOUR BLOG MORE OFTEN!!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
Thanks for writing, I very much liked your newest post. I think you should post more frequently, you evidently have natural ability for blogging!
I’ve had a quick look at your site, it looks very interesting. Maybe you’d like to send a synopsis through for us to publish for you? Please make it as factual as possible and include a short bio of yourself and a link to your site at the end.
Nice post — this really hits home for me.
Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days.