Caribbean American Appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution National...

September 11, 2022 - Washington, D.C. — Effective September 11, 2022, Denise Robinson Simms was appointed as Associate Director of External Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution...

The Origins and Practice of All Saints Day in the Caribbean

November 1st is celebrated as All Saints Day on the Christian calendar. Considering Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the Caribbean region, many...
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Our Favorite Celebrity Halloween Costumes from Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Beyoncé

When thinking about a Halloween costume, the first and most obvious option might be to transform into your favorite celebrity, remaking one of their album...
Miami Carnival 2021 Fashion Show

Miami Carnival 2021 Costumes: Feast Your Eyes on These

After going virtual in 2020, Miami Carnival is back and ready for di road with its decadent lineup of extreme and elaborate outfits. Styles, colors,...
Island Origins- Miami Carnival 2021- Bandleader from Miami Carnival

The Anatomy of Miami Carnival 2021

The city of Miami is home to a large population of Caribbean American residents. Representing this group, one of the most anticipated events in the...
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What You Need to Know About Spice and Her New Dancehall Album

A synth plays over a medium tempo beat that pop music fans may recognize from Ne-Yo’s “Miss Independent.” But dancehall fans know better. An autotuned...

Meet The Godmother of Reggae, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin of VP Records

Standing at around 4 feet 11 inches, 84-year-old Patricia Chin at first presents as an unassuming figure. In reality, she is one of the giants...
Caribbean singers and rappers

These 6 Powerful Caribbean Singers and Rappers Transformed Pop Music

In a highly competitive music industry, it's often hard to get your voice heard. This is especially true for those who are willing to break boundaries, adding...
Caribbean Artists for Perez Art Museum Miami

Call to Caribbean Artists for Perez Art Museum Miami Fellowship

Caribbean art across the diaspora has a fresh showcase in Miami with the Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI) — a recently launched initiative from Perez Art Museum Miami...
Caribbean Consuls General at Island SPACE

Caribbean Consuls General at Island SPACE for landmark meeting

Caribbean leaders from across the diaspora joined together for a celebratory night of heritage and leadership at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum on March 8. Eight consuls general...

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