NAACP, Providence-Branch annual dinner-October 29, 2010

(sitting) George S. Lima, Ruth J. Simmons, Pres. of Brown University
(standing) Jim Vincent


Photos by: Omar Bradley

Providence NAACP dinner. The George S. Lima award recepient Dr. Rocha. October 29, 2010

Photos by: Omar Bradley

(l-r) Clifford Montiero, George S. Lima, Dr. Anthony Rocha

Black Air Foundation - Golf Tournament 2010

Black Air Foundation- 1st Golf Tournament Awards presentation & Dinner

Honoring those who've made great contributions made to the game of golf in Rhode Island.
Honorees:

Black Air Foundation- 1st Golf Tournament Foursomes

Golf Tournament- Program booklet

Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 1st Annual GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Black Air Foundation
1st Annual GOLF TOURNAMENT
at Triggs Memorial Golf Course- Providence, RI

********Celebrity Golfers************
TAVARES Brothers
Roland James (former NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS)



12 Noon - Registration - Putting Contest
1:15 pm - Shotgun / Start (Scramble Format)
Closest to pin. Longest drive and Accuracy
5:30 pm - Dinner


Chairperson: George S. Lima
Registration Questions: 401.383.7308
Tournament Questions: 401.241.1984 (Jerry Morgan)

Website: www.blackairfoundation.org

Black Air Foundation members attend Emancipation Day 2010 at Roger Williams Park

Rhode Islanders celebrated Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery in much of the British Empire, at Roger Williams Park in Providence, on August 1, 2010. (photo: nobidadetv.com)

The following is from ProvidenceAmerican.com, August 19, 2010.

Another Day in the Park

Emancipation Day Celebration

"Together We Make A Difference" was the motto of this year's Emancipation Day Celebration at Roger Williams Park in Providence [Rhode Island].

Here in Providence, the emancipation of British West India that took place on the first day of August in 1834 is the basis for the annual celebration. Sponsors of this year's celebration join the community in the acknowledgement of the significance of the day.

Historically Emancipation Day has been celebrated as far back as the 1840s. This day has been of very special notation to all people in bondage, because it was the first worldwide admission by Britain, world major power, that the rights of all humans cannot be ignored or denied. It was a day celebrated by those who championed the cause of freedom, and motivation to continue the struggle.

While local organizers were not aware of the first celebration in Providence, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society's research has records of celebration as far back as 1849.

This year's sponsors included the Emancipation Day Committee, Music One, JWU/Inter-Cultural Center, RI Historical and Heritage Commission, Sackett Street Recreation and WBRU 360, with special thanks to co-chairs of Emancipation Day Committee James (Buster) Clements and Terrell A. Osborne.

Each year the celebration highlights entertainment, food vendors, raffles and closing remarks by a member of the clergy. This years entertainment featured DJ Spin, Hot Spot Youth Ministry, Chops Turner, just to name a few.

The Negro (Black) National Anthem was sung by Sharon Mazyck to kick off the day. Food vendors sold fried fish, soul food from Food for the Soul restaurant, Dells Lemonade, and much more.

The Rhode Island National Guard had a presence in the form of a portable climbing wall for those mountain climbers in attendance.

Each year Emancipation Day is celebrated in African American communities around the United States and draws thousands to mark the notion of freedom especially for slaves in America at the time.

See you next year for Another Day In the Park at Emancipation Celebration Day 2011.

The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. British West Indian and other countries widely observe Emancipation Day during the first week of August, as noted below:

August 1: Barbados, Bermuda, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobogo

First Monday in August: Anguilla, Bahama, British Virgin Islands

August 7: Turks and Caicos Island

SOURCE: EmancipationDayRI.com

Funday! video slideshow

On Saturday, May 22, 2010 the 4th Annual Fun - Day event sponsored by "Women in Aviation" was held at the New Bedford Reginal Airport. The event was fully supported by the Black Air Foundation lead by Dr. Goerge S. Lima of Providence, RI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdsy84AWNVA

Funday! New Bedford Regional Airport

BLACK AIR FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES in the 4th Annual General Aviation Fun Day

Saturday, May 22, 2010

2010's 4th Annual General Aviation Fun Day was our most successful event to date!! The event was held from 10 AM - 4 PM at the New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB). As always, there was something for everyone with static aircraft displays, flight demonstrations, food, and more.

The Buttonwood Zoo Choo was in attendance to give the kids a ride! A Helicopter Golf Ball Drop was held with prizes of up to $500. Tuskegee Airman, Mr. George S. Lima also attended the event. Airplane and helicopter rides were provided to the public for a small fee. The New Bedford Police K-9 unit was here doing demonstrations, as well as the New Bedford Fire Department’s Crash Truck. Flight Simulators were available for public use throughout the day. This event was co-hosted by the Atlantic Aviators Chapter of Women in Aviation, International, the New Bedford Regional Pilot’s Association, and the New Bedford Regional Airport. As always, admission was FREE but donations were welcome. Proceeds for this event helped benefit the Atlantic Aviators Scholarship Fund for area students interested in perusing aviation-related careers.
In case you missed the event, check out our slideshow below.

http://www.atlanticaviators.org/funday/