Adalberto O. “Sonny” Nereu dead at 78, Past Commander of the Cape Verdean Vets page 15
Harold J. Clasky
City Councillor - State Representative
Jaden Frazier (3) during a recent visit to the Buttonwood Park Zoo located in New Bedford, MA had the chance to try out one of their new solar powered compactor . Jaden said that this being the busiest time of the year for picnic, parades and festivals everyone should do their part to keep the streets, parks and beaches clean. Jaden says go Green.
“Please go Green and Keep the Earth Clean ”
Trade and Cultural Exhibition planned for Boston
Verdean Vets building seized for back taxes penalties
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2008 Onset CapeVerdean Festival August 9th
Marlene Pollock and Committee spotlighted at the 2008 Coalition for Social Justice’s 13th Annual Awards Dinner
Mickey Gonsalves, Head Coach of the New Bedford High School’s Girls Basketball team which won the “Big 3” Championship and the South Sectional Championship was named Boston’s Globe newspaper “Coach of the Year” as well as CVN’s “Man of the Year Award”
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Mickey Gonsalves selected Boston Globe’s
“Coach of the Year” and CVN’s “Man of the Year
Marlene Pollock seen out front with dress and pocketbook was singled out together with her committee for the outstanding job she did in getting out the vote in her first attempt at elective office winning easily a seat on the New Bedford School Committee. Best wishes Marlen. The door-to-door paid off for you. See more on page 6
Bisca Club Dance raises $3,000 for Recognition Parade
Let’s hear it for the Dance Committee that raised $3,000 l-r Cynthia Morris, Dottie Gomes, Emma Gomes, Edward J. Rogers, Chariman; and Manuel P. Barros, Back row l-r Marilyn Gonsalves, Rosemarie Pina, Marylyn Ramos, Carol Rose Wills, Lorraine Ramos, Maryann Rogers and Julia Costa. The dance took place May 17 at the Bisca Club in New Bedford.
Dr. Joseph gave the crowd at the NAACP Breakfast all they came to hear and more...
Dr. Peniel E. Joseph one of the leading young scholars of African American history wowed and wooed the large crowd at the 21st Annual NAACP Freedom Fund breakfast with his quick wit and knowledge of the Civil Rights movement and his re-evaluation of the Black Power Movement. A tenured professor at Bandeis and a beautiful Cape Verdean fiance to his credit there is little doubt that his star is rising and don’t be too surprise if you hear his name mentioned for a key position in the Obama administration. ( See page 9 for photos and story)
Judge Leighton was on hand for the celebration of Thurgood Marshall birth centennial at JFK Library
The Honorable George Leighton is pictured here with Emmy Award winning American writer and radio and television correspondent and author of the book Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years. Judge Leighton and Mr. Williams met at the celebration of the 100th birthday of the late Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. Justice Marshall was a friend of Judge Leighton and once defended him in a very hot and controversial court case in Chicago. The celebration that included a panel discussion and dinner that took place at the JFK in Boston on June 16th.
CVN honors Harold Clasky “An Example to Mankind All His Life”
One of the most beautiful parks in the City of New Bedford has the name of Harold Clasky on it. He was truly one of New Bedford’s outstanding citizens. Read more on page 2
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The CVN A Cape Verdean - American newspaper celebrating 30 years of continuous publication
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