Sponsors
The Radio Carib-RAAS project would like to give gratitude & Thanks to the Community Businesses & Organizations that have helped sponsor this effort to bring a community radio station to Little Corn Island, Nicaragua and eventually those communities voices to the world.
*The Radio Carib Community Network:
See RCCN page for more Details
* The Communal Board of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua:
The Communal Board of Little Corn Island represents leaders from the several different ethnic groups of the Region from Creole, Miskitu, Rama, Suma, Garifuna, & Meztiso. They can be reached Via Winston Downs in Little Corn Island by calling 505 8877 2182 or email Robert Knight, littlecornwill@yahoo.com
*The Peoples Media Center & ALFGJ:
VISION Peoples MEDIA Center, Inc (PMC) is a grassroots media and arts production and community training project, empowering disadvantaged and disenfranchised people in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Our aim is to foster a global peace culture, grounded in justice and respect for the local community, the environment, animals and each other.
MISSION The specific purposes for which this corporation is organized are:
1) To instruct the public on media-making and emerging media-related technologies that are useful to individuals and beneficial to the community and bridge the digital divide in DC and world-wide;
2) To instruct the public on media related matters affecting their lives and livelihood locally and globally;
3) To provide journalistic, media and technical training to the poor and the disadvantaged;
4) To conduct leadership training, internships, workforce development and residencies, and to hold public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, cultural events and similar programs that will help individuals in the Washington, DC, community to develop media-awareness and fluency so as to better identify, showcase, develop and share local talent and explore issues of interest to the community. Peoples MEDIA Center will provide opportunity for a full and fair exposition of facts and basis for the opinions or viewpoints presented so that individuals and the public can form their own independent viewpoints and conclusions;
5) To own and manage property where such above-described and similar activities and purposes may be advanced;
6) To serve as a model for other communities that may wish to replicate some/all such services within their circles and/or foster inter-community communications about such activities for the benefit of all.
We deliver these services by enhancing the growth of individuals to afford them the opportunity to become productive members in our society, and by forging alliances with local, national, and international media networks, social justice organizations, government agencies, local businesses and non-profit service agencies & activists.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ryme Katkhouda, Sen. Richard Polanco, Rene Blocker, William Fenwick, Oscar Fernandez
Ital Productions:
Ital Productions has helped the Radio Carib-RAAS Project through catering and selling their great food at a charity event. They also have held charity events in Annpolis MD, USA for the Project. For more detials views Visual Media Page and check out the video "Radio Carib-RAAS Porject charity DC Carnival 2009".
*Artful Framing:
Conserving your precious artwork is our top priority. We are a small framing business offering professional services in quality custom framing by expert framers and artists. Together, we will create the best possible design for your art or anything else you would like to artfully frame. Centrally located in Takoma Park, Maryland and serving the Washington, DC metropolitan community for over 16 years.
Artful Gallery, located on Capitol Hill at 1349 Maryland Ave, NE offers unique fine art by local artists. The gallery is available on scheduled openings or by appointment only http://www.artfulframing.com/. Phone: (301) 270-2427
*Derek’s Place:
Welcome to a little piece of paradise nestled into a hidden corner of the Caribbean in Nicaragua. Our place is a small place, focusing on quiet tranquility, simplicity combined with beauty. We have four cabanas located on the beach, a dinning area, bonfire, hammocks and bathroom with running water. Electricity is provided by alternative energy sources, solar panels and wind mill. We are located on the North Eastern corner of Little Corn Island, a short twenty minutes walk from the village and the warf.
For more specific information on rooms, services and activities, location, contacts and reservations, please log on to http://www.dereksplacelittlecorn.com/
*Bluefield’s Sound System:
The Bluefields Sound System is a music and video production company dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous and Creole culture form Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast. Current Projects, Bluefields School of Reggae:
Bluefields, Nicaragua has strong cultural traditions, however due to its turbulent history and lack of resources those traditions are being lost. This program will provide free music classes to young talented Bluefields artists. It is intended to bridge the gap between the old and new generation, and nuture Bluefields traditional Maypole style. It will provide employment for the old songters, while pave the way for a new Bluefields sound.
To read more about the Bluefields School of Reggae go to www.bluefieldsound.com/studio.
Amber Tree Gallery, National Harbor Oxon Hill MD:
We Would like to thank the good people of the Amber Tree Gallery who are hosting one of the painting by Ras Barry on sale as a fundraiser for the purchasing of the radio station equipment. The Amber Tree Gallery is a new store located at the National Harbor located minutes from downtown Washington DC. At the Gallery you will discover a diversified presentation of various mediums created by local undiscovered artists as well as many names you will recognize. You can purchase authentic African artifacts for sale and the best from the array of cultures that help to define America. We specialize in original oil on canvas pieces, framed silk thread art, hand carved wooden crafts, stools, masks, jewelry and art made of a variety of precious metals and stones. Want to get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list?
E-mail us at: support@ambertreegallery.com or visit : http://www.ambertreegallery.com/
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