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...

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with These Caribbean Events Around South Florida

With a large diaspora population, it's no surprise that Caribbean American Heritage Month stands out as a prominent celebration amid South Florida’s buzzing event calendar....

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Fascinating Business of Caribbean Festivals and Events

Each year, the sights, sounds and scents of summer are brought to vibrant, living color by the Caribbean-American cultural events held across the United States....
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Caribbean Content to Binge now on Netflix

Looking for anything Caribbean-themed films to binge on Netflix? With more time on our hands than usual for “Netflix-and-chilling,” aren’t we all? The Caribbean has played in...

Here Comes the Hotstepper: Rude Boy Style Making a Comeback

Sharp suits with cropped “flood” pants. Thin ties with Porkpie or Trilby hats. And Clarks boots, of course ― no exceptions. The enduring “rude boy”...
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Our Culinary Tour Around Barbados

Flying Fish and Macaroni Pie Shooting the on-location part of Taste the Islands Season 2, there were only four team members that made the trip, but we made...

The Work of World-Renowned Fine Artist Joel Gresham Set for January Showing at Island...

Plantation, Fla. (January 3, 2022): Heralding the new year with a bold step into the world of fine art, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will kick...

Celebrating Pride Month in the Caribbean and Beyond

June is an extraordinary month that holds dual significance: it's not only National Caribbean American Heritage Month, but it’s also Pride Month, a time to...
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These English-Kreyol bilingual children storybooks celebrate Haitian Girls

Discover these bilingual Haitian Creole-English storybooks featuring Haitian girls of color. Bedtimes stories provide magical moments for children, where they can explore their imagination. But for many Caribbean...

A Chat with Angela Hunte: Trini Singer, Lyricist and All-round Goddess

So I met the goddess that is Trinidadian-American singer and songwriter Angela Hunte. Goddess, I might add, is not a term I use loosely, but a goddess...

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