Una Clarke
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Una Clarke was the first Jamaican to serve on the New York City Council, representing District 40. Her groundbreaking political career paved the way for future candidates of Jamaican descent, including the current efforts of Lawman Lynch.
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Una Clarke, City University of New York (CUNY) board member, told The Gleaner that Food For the Poor will be connecting relief supplies for shipping to Jamaica.
Diaspora disaster relief mobilisation moves to targeted areas | Lead StoriesThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2025-11-07
Jamaica· 2025-11-07
Una Clarke served on the New York City Council in the 1990s and has kept in touch with Janice Mills.
More than a job | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-09-08
Jamaica· 2025-09-08
Dr Una Clarke is recognised as the first Caribbean-born woman elected to the New York City Council.
Clarke engages university leaders on strengthening US/C’bean ties | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-04-25
Jamaica· 2025-04-25
Una Clarke was the first Jamaican to sit on the council when she ran successfully for Council District 40.
Jamaicans jump into races for New Jersey, Virginia governor and other political posts | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-02-18
Jamaica· 2025-02-18
