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Jahajee Sisters is a movement-building organization, led by Indo-Caribbean women, committed to creating a safe and equitable society. We foster solidarity and empowerment through dialogue, arts, leadership development and grassroots organizing. 

In the Jahajee Spirit...

During the period of Indian Indentureship (1838-1917), Jahajee Bhai and Jahajee Bahen (ship brother and ship sister) were terms used by our ancestors to unify and support each other in the midst of the harsh voyage by sea from South Asia to the Caribbean. Despite adversity, our ancestors were able to forge bonds, survive and thrive.  In this spirit, Jahajee Sisters seeks to build community and power to address critical issues challenging Indo-Caribbean women.

Sunday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. (The Queens Museum of Art)

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In commemoration of the 174th Anniversary of Indian Arrival in the Americas this May, the Rajkumari Center, GOPIO, Jahajee Sisters, Artists & Writers Groups present a program launching the latest novel by celebrated Indo-Caribbean writer Lakshmi Persaud.

More info about book launch:
http://www.queensmuseum.org/9939/book-launch-daughters-of-empire-by-lakshmi-persaud

More info about the author:
http://www.lakshmipersaud.com/

Excerpt from Bolo Bahen! Speak Sister! 

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   We were once caterpillars
     emerging from cocoons
     now butterflies with iron wings
     soaring to new heights.
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     The reshaping of community
     is like blowing glass
     molded in the fire of violence
     dipped in waters of reflection
     creating priceless gifts
     holding the beauty of unity.

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