Honoring a Caribbean

American Legend …

Dr. Una Clarke, C.D.

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Dr. Una Clarke, C.D.NYC Councilwoman, Caribbean Advocate

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First Caribbean-born woman elected to the New York City Council

Supporter of the Caribbean Collection Advocate for issues affecting

Caribbean-Americans in NYC and the nation

Who is Una Clarke?

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Una Clarke was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Migrated to the U.S. as a foreign student in 1958

Remains an advocate and supporter of U.S. foreign policy towards the Caribbean, especially on issues of trade and just immigration laws

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New York City Council Elected in 1991 and served 10 years Sponsored more than 300 pieces of legislation

on issues including child welfare, education, and economic development

Una Clarke was succeeded by her daughter, Yvette D. Clarke, making them the 1st mother-daughter succession in the history of the NYC Council

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In 1999, Una Clarke received the 2nd highest honor that a civilian can receive from the Government of Jamaica, the Commander of the Order of Distinction (C.D.), for distinguished service for Jamaicans and Caribbean nationals in North America

In 2001, she became the 1st Caribbean-born woman to receive the prestigious 2001 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award

Remains an outspoken voice for the preservation of Caribbean history and culture in NYC

Legacy

Una Clarke continues to

be a successful

advocate for Caribbean

issues and a great

representative for Jamaica!

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DR UNA CLARKE C.D

One More Reason to Celebrate JUNE