Your CAAAI know that words cannot explain or express how you and your family must feel at this time, but we all have a sense of your loss at the passing of your dear ones. This is the time when family and friends are meaningful as a sustainable force for each other, so the CAAAI hopes that in some small measure we could offer you words of encouragement, support, love, and peace.

On Friday July 13, 2023 the Embassy of the Republic of Guyana in Washington DC hosted a book signing event for Guyanese Scientist and Author Dr. Frank L. Douglas, who after a highly successful career in Medicine has published yet another masterpiece entitled, ‘Addressing Systemic Discrimination By Reframing The Problem.’ The event took on the atmosphere of a circular Think-Tank forum where carefully crafted questions regarding the book’s fundamental themes were asked and answered.

In response to one of several questions asked by the evening’s Moderator, Dr. Sandra Haynes, Dr. Douglas told listeners he was inspired to write this book following the murder of George Floyd, and how bystanders appeared to be limited in their abilities to effect a different outcome. Dr. Douglas said further, that the cynosure of the book was Equity and Inclusion instead of Diversity, the broader and more academically popular term. His reason as explained, was because equity and inclusion are measurable in organizations, and can be tracked to individual employee outcomes and performances to determine the extent to which discrimination in the workplace exist, and the degree of its negative effects on 'people'.

The Embassy of the Republic of Guyana in collaboration with Dr. Frank L. Douglas invites you to a Book Signing.

Addressing System Discrimination by Reframing The Problem.

Date: July 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2490 Tracy Place N.W., Washington, DC 20008

LET US PRAY

AT THE CAAAI PRAYER WARRIORS GATHERING

When: Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Our Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89971658506?pwd=WVEzREFUWTFhZzVJZmlOMVhTTnNDQT09
Meeting ID: 899 7165 8506 Passcode: 858588

We are going to seek the Lord's Blessings not only for ourselves, but for our Friends, Families, and all those who are in need of healing, comfort, and courage through hardships.
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Donations are appreciated to assist our students at the New Nehemiah Comprehensive Institute (NNCI) in Georgetown, Guyana.
Send your donations (check or money order) to – CAAAI P.O. Box 6177, Large MD, 20792.

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Strength of a Mountain

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad.
-Author Unknown

Father’s Day is observed each year on the third Sunday in June. It’s a day we celebrate daddy (dad, papa, padre, pappy). Just as we have advocated for honoring our mothers daily; we propose that every day should be remembered as Father’s Day!
We admired the strength, courage and determination dad exhibited while serving as provider and protector for his family. While growing up, we recall daddy as being the breadwinner and head of the household who afforded his loved ones the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. He saw this responsibility as an honor and privilege and found joy while often putting our needs above his own comfort or convenience. We happily reminisce about the weekly “payday treats” or the new clothing we received on special occasions, knowing that although it was a sacrifice, daddy felt joyful.

As protector, our hero demonstrated strength as he boldly took care of his children, yet he was gentle enough to shower us with tender loving care. He took the time to listen patiently to our queries, complaints and requests and took an active role in being present for us, no matter what. He was a comforter whose strong faith and fortitude kept us safe from harm or adversities. Daddy was the knight in shining armor to his daughters and the superman hero to his sons. We knew that we could depend on him when challenges arose to handle each situation with grace and patience.

Even though daddy is no longer on this earthly plain we thank him for the strength he exhibited while parenting and for demonstrating those attributes which molded us into loving, respectful, and supportive adults.

On this Father’s Day we seek God’s blessings on fathers everywhere. For biological fathers or for those who play a fatherly role (stepfathers, grandfathers, older brothers, uncles, foster dads, etc.) we honor you on this special day. We pray that as God’s masterpiece, you will continue to grow in strength to love and serve Him and be excellent role models for your children.

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome fathers out there and especially those stalwart dads of Cambridge Academy Alumni Association International (CAAAI).

Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte, CEO - CAAAI