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10/08/2025

I had a great time recently with the Bonairian musical group Tutti Frutti that gave phenomenal presentations on Aruba at three locations celebrating Bonaire Day. These events were well attended. I was invited to be their public relations person for the event which I truly enjoyed. Mom came along and we had a blast! Thank you to the organizers for hosting us and the photographers. Heritage Center Club Boneriano Gregory Goedgedrag Isella Rasmijn Arte Bonaire's Art Day

Masha danki Tutti Frutti pa boso tremendo presentashon resientemente di Dia di Boneiru na Aruba. Nos ta orguyoso di boso kanto i mùsika outèntiko, original i tradishonal.Danki pa invitá mi pa ta boso relashonista pùbliko pa e evento aki. Tabata un plaser. Mi kerida mama i ami a gosa un mundu.

Danki na e pueblo di Aruba pa boso apoyo. Masha danki na e organisadornan i fotógrafonan.

Here are a few pictures. Ata aki algun potret: Big Papa rexaruba Bryson Media

05/04/2025

THANK YOU! MASHA DANKI!
Family and Friends!

Thank you for your heartfelt birthday wishes and an overall fantastic birthday month both in Aruba and Bonaire. I donated all my birthday gifts to FCVR in the amount of AFLS 1000 for their domestic shelter in Aruba. This donation came from family and friends in Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire and the USA.

Thank you to Soroptimist International, and Mrs. Magaly Maduro President for allowing me to present in Aruba to victims of domestic abuse. The workshop was entitled , The Journey from Victim to Victory. Thank you Ms. Lelicia Tromp for the interview.

Thank you to Rincon, Bonaire for a fantastic celebration of Dia di Rincon 2025. A phenomenal celebration of the history, culture, music, arts, and cuisine of Rincon Bonaire and more importantly its beautiful people.

Thank you to Herensia Cultural, Mr. Len Leito and Mrs. Diana Kroon Janga for allowing me to serve as the Mistress of Ceremony for the Dia di Rincon events. Tremendo!

Thank you, Masha Danki.
Un luna di April inolvidabel.

Silvia Maduro Soroptimist International Club Aruba Mainta cu Lelicia Len Aemilius Leito Diana Kroon Janga Dia di Rincon Pagina Ofisial FCVR Fundacion Contra Violencia Relacional

E entrevista na Aruba.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Hu9gZcWo1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/17/2025

Aruba: Un invitacion pa hende muhernan cu ta interesa den e topico di violencia den famia.

Un Tayer/Workshop Gratis:
E Kaminda Di Victima pa Victoria.

Diasabra 19 di April 2025, 10 AM-12PM

Amalia Basis School, Jupiter Straat #23, Oranjestad Aruba.

R.S.V.P. Jama 561-9100

Organizacion: Soroptimist International Aruba

Presentador: Dr. Minerva “Charlotte” Spanner.

No perde e oportunidad.

10/05/2022

I recently had the great honor of being invited by the Kurason Kontentu 60+ Club to give a speech in honor of the International Day of Older Persons celebrated on the island of Rincon, Bonaire.

We discussed the five (5) ways we can advocate for ourselves and stay motivated. Mom is part of this group and asked me to write a poem honoring senior citizens. It was published in the local Bonaire newspaper Boneriano. Thank you for the opportunity. Let’s continue to advocate for our senior citizens no matter where they are in the world. They are important members of our community. Their rights must also be protected.

Masha danki na e Club Kurason Kontentu 60+na Rincon Bonaire ku a invita mi pa duna un charla na honor di Dia Internacional di Hende Grandi. Tabata un honor i plaser. Mi a keda masha kontentu ku mi poesía a worde publika den e korant lokal ‘Boneriano’. Masha danki pa e oportunidat. Laga nos keda valora y proteha e derechonan di nos grandinan na tur parti di mundo.

photo credits: Rudolf Wout

Erica Mercera Rudolf Wout Jumira Goeloe Aura Krosendijk
The Bonaire Reporter korant Bonaire Island

07/04/2022

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03/31/2022

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02/28/2022

Black History Month Ends.

As Black History Month ends, and while devastating current events are happening in the world, they cause me to reflect more deeply on my “why” which is to continue to advocate for the rights of people and continue to unite diverse people with diverse gifts and talents for a greater and “higher” cause.

We must acknowledge the long-lasting and traumatic effects that slavery has on many Black people in America and the World. We, the people of the United States must make every effort to continue to eradicate all covert and overt forms of abuse, aggression, oppression, and racism that take place against all people of color, women, and children in our businesses, schools, churches, and organizations. This acknowledgment will allow us to continue to move forward as the strong United States of America.

We may have opposed political, religious, or philosophical views. However, I believe that if we waiver and become confounded about what true freedom, respect for humanity, and civil liberties feel and look like for all (and not just for some), we will weaken our stance and place in the world. The world is watching.

We know in all other circumstances, if we do not learn from the mistakes of the past, we will certainly continue to repeat them. I ask our leaders of influence all over the world to continue to condemn every and all act of abuse, oppression, racism, and civil rights violations against humanity, and institute urgent and intentional approaches and systems to protect the rights of people. These approaches and systems must be accompanied by equal and equitable opportunities for continued improvement and advancement and sustainable success. These approaches are not simply good for business but good for our country, and humanity. It is our social and civic responsibility.

Today, I pray for the protection of the people of the United States and our freedoms. I am thankful for all the people who have helped build this country, including my ancestors, who paved the way for a better life for us, a better life for me. I also pray for World Peace, and I stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Minerva Spanner Morrow, ED.D.

11/17/2021

Suzy Maduro and I met this week for a positive productive business meeting in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean. Suzy Maduro Consultancy and ABLE USA

08/30/2021

Join me in congratulating Ms. Jenneh Lesaldo who successfully completed her summer internship with ABLE USA. Jenneh is a seventeen-year-old student at Berkeley Preparatory School, Florida, starting her senior year of high school this fall. During her internship, she worked on projects in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Broadcasting, and Marketing. It was an honor to be asked by her parent, Ms. Nyana Bennett, to mentor Jenneh. I learned a lot from Jenneh as well. I wish her much success in her future studies and career as she explores attending Ivy League universities. #

Jenneh is passionate about education along with diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a leader of Berkeley’s Diversity Programming Team, as well as her organization, The Indigenous Youth Initiative which aims to close the educational achievement gap for Native American students. She plans on pursuing a degree in Ethnic studies, as well as sociology and American studies, to one day become a college professor. In her free time, she writes poetry and performs in Berkeley’s theatre ensemble. Thank you Jenneh. Nyana Bennett