LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Antiguan Rowers Make Big Splash

WI Editorial StaffMarch 13, 2019

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The Island Girls rowed more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean over 47 days, eight hours and 25 minutes for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Upon reaching their final destination, they celebrated. (Gemma Hazlewood)

The “Antiguan Women Make History in Row Across Atlantic” was a really cool read and something I definitely haven’t heard about in the mainstream media. As a fellow Caribbean woman, it’s great to see these women defying stereotypes about Black women and making waves, literally. Big ups!

Monique Lewis
Washington, D.C.

WI Heritage Tour Continues to Inspire

Every year I say I am going to attend The Washington Informer’s African American Heritage Tour, but time always seems to creep up on me. The pictures are wonderful and I am sure the site of Black Georgetown was well worth it! When do the tickets go on sale for next year? I want to put it on my calendar and not miss it!

Cynthia Jolley
Washington, D.C.