Choc'late Allen
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Choc'late Allen (born 19 June 1993) is a child activist who arose to national awareness in early 2007 by engaging in a 5-day fast in an effort to promote the concept of taking personal responsibility for individual thoughts and actions, in order to treat with social issues plaguing Trinidad and Tobago.[1] During her fasting process, the young CEO of Caribbean Vizion (a nonprofit youth organization), received visits from many citizens and dignitaries, including then-opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and then-Prime Minister Patrick Manning.
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With the various school motivational school tours and projects that Allen has embarked on during this "100% crime-free" initiative, Allen is committed to her programs and always sticking to her vision of creating a peaceful society by us accepting personal responsibility for our actions. Allen also formed youth committees of young persons under the age of 17 who have the same goal of making a positive impact on youths and society; and who are interested in being effective, future leaders.
In 2008, Allen launched her singing career and 2008-initiative at the 15th annual Rebel Salute concert in Jamaica.[2] Rebel Salute is a positive reggae concert held and formed by Tony Rebel and Flames Productions. The concert is one of no alcohol, no violence, no meat and no drugs. Following this event, Allen was invited by Mrs. Rita Marley to be the co-chair of the Africa Unite Youth Symposium and to perform at the Africa Unite-Smile Jamaica concert. The concert featured acts like Bunny Wailer, John Legend, Rihanna, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers/ The Marley brothers and other local and international artists.
Recently, in addition to the continuation of her Taking Personal Responsibility movement, as an activist, she has been visiting several schools in Jamaica; with the support of many UN agencies and other organizations. As an artist, Choc'late collaborated with Reggae artist Queen Ifrica in a song entitled "Friends". The song they Performed covers both the child and adult vision of friendship. The two performed the song at the first international night of the Reggae Summer Festival, and according to all reviews of the show, the collaboration was well received and very touching.[3]