Toots and the Maytals clear the record on the true origins of reggae

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert kicked off an overseas tour in January 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. His plan was to give a little history lesson for reggae...
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Spice up your Island Party Décor

5 design ideas for your next liming session By MARSHA J MCDONALD | Owner of Seacrest Designs & Decor If you’re into the island lifestyle, it’s pretty safe to...

Add These Caribbean Fine Jewelry Designers To Your Holiday Wishlist

Forget your basic baubles. With modern silhouettes and stunning jewels, a new generation of jewelry designers are emerging among the Caribbean Diaspora, creating timeless pieces that feel...
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Death Of Caribbean-Born activist spurs calls for Windrush Compensation

The death of Caribbean-born British activist Paulette Wilson has intensified calls for the acceleration of the payment of reparations by the British government to the Windrush generation...
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Exploring Santiago de Cuba Through Stunning Snapshots

In lieu of travel, there's nothing like photography to take us to new, exciting places, exploring the rich cultural corners of the Caribbean. For those craving to...

Island Gyal Couture – Fashion Photo Shoot

At the intersection of island aesthetic and international couture, you'll find the work of Jamaican-American designer and stylist Tanya Marie. Check out several images of Tanya Marie in...
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The Fall and Rise of Hip-Hop’s Midnight Robber

Writer Copyseed.com | Photography Courtney Chen When Wyclef Jean’s name hit the headlines back in 2010, in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, we all sat up and...

These New Haitian Films Are Breaking the Mold

Across international festivals and intimate film screening, a wave of new and exciting Haitian films are emerging. And this latest crop of Haitian films prove far from...

Making passion your brand with Fashion Entrepreneur Cholla Williams

Fashion entrepreneur Cholla Williams is always on the go. As the founder and owner of Covered by Grace African Designs, the Jamaican native constantly travels around Africa...

The Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals You Need In Your Life

As an avid traveler, I’m always grateful for all the discounted travel opportunities that pop up online every Thanksgiving holiday. Unlike the crazy sales at retail stores,...

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