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The Verdeean Vets Color Guard seen here march in the City of New Bedford’s Memorial Day Parade will be marching once again in the 37th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade schedule for July 5th, with a step off time of 11 a.m. From Buttonwood Park and finishing at Morse Cutting Tools on Wing and Pleasant Streets. See schedule of activities on page 2 and video Clips of last years parade on www.YouTube.com/Coollywood

Harbour House for the Homeless held a highly successful hat fashion show May 10th, at the Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth, MA. A large crowd was on hand to support Shelly Correia and Harbour House family program for the homeless. See wearing gorgeous hats provided by Celia Boutique located in downtown New Bedford are l-r Sherri, Rose Marie Pina , Millie Scott and Dagny Ashley. You may view both a slide show and a video of this the wonderful event by going to CVN’s movie site: www.YouTube.com/Coollywood and look for Harbour House. Enjoy

OLOA on Water Street - way back then

Do you see anyone that you know?

Archangela “Canja” Fortes one of the community’s first women activist in breaking down barriers for women rights and freedom die unexpected at her 90th birthday party May 25th, held at the Fishermen Hall in New Bedford. The photo above taken by Leroy Walcott is one of the last photos taken of Canja kissing her daughter Jacqueline Pina (see notice page 14)

Canja’s age 90, final kiss

The Schooner Ernestina returned to her home port of New Bedford after under-going extensive repairs in Maine.A silde show of the schooner’s return may be view on CVN’s Movie site: www.YouTube.com/Coollwood, look of Ernestina cilp. See more photos on page 5

Dr. Herb Waters seen here with his lovely daughter Sue were featured at the Sergeant William H. Carney International Day. See page 9 for photos and go to www.YouTube .com/ Coollywood to view slide show. Look for Carney

Schooner Ernestina returns to home port of New Bedford, Massachusetts

Dr. Herb Water returns to Carney to share his culture with students

Prime Minister Neves receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from University of Rhode

On Sunday, May 17th, the University of Rhode Island granted Prime Minister Jose Neves an Honorary Doctorate Degree as it 123 Commencement Exercise. Also receive a Honorary degree was former State Senator Charles Walton. The CVN congratulates Neves on his receiving an honorary degree. Also while visiting the States he delivered a spirit talk at Bridgewater State College to a group of students.

See video of Prime Minister Neves receiving degree

www.YouTube.com/Coollywood - Look to Prime Minister

37th Cape Verdean Recognition Parade coming up July 5th

Martha Briggs presents vision award to 9 trailblazers see page 8 and visit CVN Movie site: www.YouTube Coollywood for slide show look for Martha Briggs.

Coalition for Social Justice

Democratic party leader John Walsh was featured speaker at Coalition’s awards dinner. See page 12, and view slide show/video on www.YouTube.com/

Coollywood

Martha Briggs Vision