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BADMUS Law Firm 2011 Immigrate Advocate Award

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:30:00 -2300

BADMUS Law Firm 2011 Immigrate Advocate Award Honorable Mention

City of Rowlett Office of the Major- Proclamation of Independent

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:40:00 -2300

City of Rowlett Office of the Major- Proclamation of Independent for Sierra Leone's 50th Independence Anniversary.

4th Annual Family Reunion Weekend

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:50:00 -2300

Krio Descendants Union

September 2-5 2011
Maryland USA
Theme: Celebrating Sierra Leone @ 50
Hosted by KDU Global

A. 50 Notable Krios of the last 50 years

As part of the Krio Descendants Union Family Reunion Weekend celebration, we will be showcasing 50 notable Krios that have impacted or are still impacting Sierra Leone nationally and/or internationally since its independence from Britain.
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B. 50 Krios to Watch in the Future

We are also looking to showcase 50 Krios who either through community activities, projects or professionally are elevating the status or perception of Sierra Leone either locally or in the Diaspora. Their careers, professions, activities or projects should demonstrate the diversity of Sierra Leoneans.
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For either category, please submit your nomination(s) and justification in a word document by March 31st 2011. If possible please provide a picture of your subject(s) in jpeg or pdf file.
Please note that some articles may be condensed because of space limitations for publication.

Please send to the planning committee at KDU_GlobalSecretary@kdutexas.org.

KDU President Message - Jonathan Nicol

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:40:00 -2300

KDU President Message

New Year 2010

I look back on 2009 with a sense of satisfaction and utmost pride in the organization that we are building. The dedication of our members helped us to achieve most of our goals of the year including the following:

· The rehabilitation of the York Clinic that is now ready to be used to serve patients in the York and surrounding communities.

· Shipping of medical supplies that were donated from medical facilities around the US, to hospitals in Freetown.

· Shipping of text books donated by educational facilities in Texas to schools in Freetown.

· A scholarship drive that raised money for scholarships to 16 very deserving students of Krio heritage.

· A seminar on health issues and financial awareness for members and well wishers in the Dallas, Texas metroplex hosted by some of our very smart members.

As we embark on this new decade, KDU Texas is faced with a lot of challenges not just for the organization but also for our country Sierra Leone. Our organizations mission of reconnecting to and enhancing the cultural heritage of the Krios of Sierra Leone through reflection, education, and charitable giving must be extended to the country as well. There cannot be one without the other.

As we work to enhance our heritage, let us be proud of our contributions to our country, our region and the world. We have a very rich history of Krio, hence Sierra Leonean, achievements in various fields worldwide that we must educate ourselves and our young ones about. However, we should not just focus on our past but let those past achievements serve as inspirations for us to continue to search and seek for higher ideals. Our education should encompass the noblest of ideals, which is service to our fellow man and how we should continue to strive to make not only our lives but the lives of our neighbors better. We have to be generous with our time, our money and our love for each other. The more we give, the more we will get and doing so will not only add more meaning to the other persons life but to ours too.

The Krios are first and foremost Sierra Leoneans. There cannot be Sierra Leone without the Krios, nor the Krios without Sierra Leone. As a people we came into existence in Sierra Leone and in the past couple of centuries Sierra Leone has become a better place because of our existence. We have made great contributions towards the country and will continue to do so. It is my hope that our members understand that the country cannot and will not improve and grow without growth in the entire country. Sierra Leone is not ranked at the bottom of the UN prosperity scale because of what is happening in Freetown, but because of the lack of facilities in other parts of the country. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all of us to see the country as a whole and not just as Freetown where most of us hail from. Let us endeavor to work with other groups to facilitate all around growth. By doing so, we will once again set the standard that others will hopefully emulate.

My wish is that KDU Texas, our members, our parent body KDY Fritong and all other KDU affiliates will prosper immensely this year and during this decade.

May God bless us all

Jonathan Nicol

President, KDU Texas

NOSLINA Award Notification

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -2300

KDU Texas - A Proud Recipient of the NOSLINA Award

We are pleased to report that Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) is a proud recipient of the National Organization of Sierra Leoneans in North America (NOSLINA) highest competitive award for COMMUNITY Leadership. NOSLINA solicits nominations from across North America of groups that have excelled in enhancing the wellbeing of Sierra Leoneans and the Prestigious COMMUNITY Leadership Award is the organizations highest award for positive engagement with the community in ways that have benefited numerous Sierra Leoneans.
This nomination is recognition by various individuals and groups that KDU Texas has made a profound contribution that has enhanced the name of Sierra Leone and the welfare of her people. According to Dr. Don Taylor, Chairman, NOSLINA Board of Directors, This award is an affirmation of your signal, unique, and exemplary contributions. It bestows on KDU Texas the distinction and esteem held by those whose lives you have touched. For this we are pleased to honor the Krio Descendants Union of Texas.

On behalf of KDU of Texas, the Executive team of the organization would like to extend its sincerest thanks and appreciation to all its Members, Partners, Sponsors, and Well-wishers for their commitment and continued support with the giving of their time and financial resources to help the less fortunate ones in our society.

It is worth noting that our success is that of our joint enterprise, commencing at the birth of KDU of Texas and ably aided by the commitment, consistency, devotion and hard work by all the members of the organization.

This award for Community Leadership clearly illustrates to us what we can achieve by pulling all of our resources in worthy causes.

For more about the NOSLINA organization, you may visit their website at http://www.noslina.org/.

Read entire NOSLINA Award Letter...

Manstravel recognized as NEW YORK Best of Business 2009

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:50:00 -2300

Congratulations Manstravel ,
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Manstravel has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Travel agents category.
The SBCA Best of Business Award Program recognizes the best of small businesses throughout the country. Using federal, state, city & county government data and other research the SBCA selection committee chooses the award winners that are believed to have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

A Woman To Watch

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:10:00 -2300

Daphne Branche is a Woman To Watch
Written by Les Rickford Saturday, 01 August 2009

On a Saturday afternoon at the end of a week of noteworthy achievement, Mrs. Daphne Branche was serenaded by a childrens singing group, then lauded and applauded by her peers, at the monthly meeting of the Krio Descendants Union of Texas.
Mrs. Branche was earlier this month named one of 49 Women to Watch by The Dallas Business Journal at their second Annual Women in Business Awards Dinner. Recognized for her leadership qualities and her commitment to philanthropy Mrs. Branche sets a shining example for young women, indeed young people, in her community and beyond. Her workplace, accounting firm Deloitte where she is an International Tax Partner, recognized here in the memo displayed below.

Special Tribute

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:10:00 -2300

Mama Hannah E. Clarke: Matriarch of Our Community

Growing up in Freetown, Sierra Leone, there was always a title that preceded an adults name. Other than parents, grandparents and other family members, adults were called aunty or uncle, mister, misses, or miss, pa and mammy. Even siblings with more than just a couple of years difference would use sister Eku or brother Tokunbo for example, rather than just first names.

Scholarship Fund

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -2300

Krio Descendants Union; Education Committee Report

2008-2009 Scholarship Report

The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas), in October 2008, initiated an Education project that awards scholarships to deserving students in Sierra Leone. This is pursuant to one of the group's Bylaws to establish a scholarship fund to aid and assist low-income families in providing quality education for children of Krio descent.

York Clinic Refurbishment

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:20:00 -2300

Krio Descendants Union; Health Committee Report on York Clinic

Spring 2009

The Krio Descendants Union of Texas (KDU Texas) sponsored the York Health Center Restoration Project in September 2007. This was done upon the recommendation of Krio Descendants Yunion (KDY Fritong) to adopt York Healthcare Clinic as the first project for KDU.