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Mrs. Jo Sandra Jones-James, A River of Blessings

Staff Consortium | March 31, 2023

People of African descent have a unique struggle that flows on the global stage, like a river that twists and turns yet nourishes and blesses humanity.  To celebrate our contributions as African/Black people or African descendants, many societies create holidays or celebratory traditions.  In the US context, Black History Month does this.  In the US Virgin Islands, we too have Black History every day.  Even more, every March Virgin Islanders celebrate Virgin Islands History Month and International Women’s History Month. This year I would like to highlight an impressive International Woman and African Cultural  Bearer ---Mrs. Jo Sandra Jones-James.   Although she was born on the US Mainland, Mrs. James is known in the territory as an honorary Virgin Islander. In addition to her many   community awards and honors during the 37 years of teaching…

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Staff Consortium | March 29, 2023

Pictured above, lifelong friends: Lifelong friends  | Mrs. Emelda Dizon, Mrs. Dinorah Singh, former…

Dr. David Hall's Letter to the Editor on Passing of…

Staff Consortium | March 27, 2023

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Staff Consortium | March 24, 2023

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