Caribbean Power Couple: Carla & Marlon Hill – When Opposites Attract
For Caribbean power couple Carla and Marlon Hill, their romance is a tale as old as time, the embodiment of the opposites attract cliché. As students at...
These Ladies’ Empowering Stories Will Inspire Your New Year’s Resolutions
2018 proved a chaotic year around the globe, but we also witnessed many rays of hope and triumph, with inspiring stories of everyday people overcoming the odds...
How To Prepare Your Yard for Hurricane Season
When you live by the coast, knowing how to prepare your yard for hurricane season is essential to protecting your home. Read about the top recommendations.
Belizean Children’s Book Author Julia Bowman: Divorced, Single Parent Rewriting the Narrative
Julia Bowman, a Belizean children's book author, is on a mission to rewrite the narrative for single parents and their children. Drawing inspiration from her...
Ways To Help Kids Connect With Their Heritage
Our Caribbean heritage is a source of pride to us, and it should be for our children as well. Here, we offer fun ways to introduce your kids to their heritage.
Gearing up for Miami Carnival 2024
Every year, Miami and Broward transform into a hub of color, music, and culture for the annual Miami Carnival, one of the largest celebrations of...
Here Are Our Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 2022 for Everyone on Your List
After five years of having 'The List' in every issue of Island Origins Magazine, we've accumulated the best of the best when it comes to...
La Paix Bakery: The South Florida Haitian Bakery Celebrating Culture Through Food
Don’t read the name “La Paix Bakery” and mistake it for another French café. The pastry shop in Miramar, Florida has celebrated Haitian food and...
Caribbean-American communities still reeling from pandemic
In the months between Miami Carnival in October and the New Year, South Florida is usually busy with a slate of music concert, food festival and holiday...
Healing Through Leadership: Dr. LaToya Lewis on Mental Health, Cultural Care, and the Future...
In a candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. LaToya Lewis—Associate Professor of Clinical at the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies—shares how her...
