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Karen Andre: How This Exceptional Haitian American is Helping Build a Coalition

“Having gone through it, a presidential is literally building the plane while you're flying it at the same time. You never have all the...
Art Activities for Kids

Spark Your Child’s imagination with Art Activities for Kids

Give a child a set of crayons and a sheet of paper, and watch their imagination light up. Even the most active child enjoys slowing down and...

Crisis in Haiti: Food For The Poor Volunteers Respond to Call to Action, Pack...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (March 20, 2024) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is mobilizing volunteers to get thousands of relief kits packed and ready to be...
Santeria

Reclaiming The Caribbean’s Old Religions: Vodou, Santeria And Obeah

Caribbean people are immensely proud of our cultures. We brag about our food, music, dance, athletic prowess, and many other aspects of our distinct Caribbeanness. But, when...
2020 INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY

2020 International Reggae Day: From Jamrock to Hip-hop

The 26th annual 2020 International Reggae Day – the world's first and largest 24-hour global media festival – is here. It’s a day to celebrate the sound...

Caribbean-American Lifestyle Magazine Shines, Winning Eighth Florida Magazine Association Award

Island Origins takes home two new Florida Magazine Association awards for creative excellence.   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 21, 2021) - Island...

FFTP and Republic of China (Taiwan) Join Forces to Provide Lifesaving Rice to Haiti

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2024) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are once again demonstrating their longstanding commitment to provide...
Holiday Decor

Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Holiday Decor Spread This Season

Whether dressing your home or yourself, sometimes less is more. During the budget busting holidays however, more is generally the way to go when it comes to...

La Factoría, Puerto Rico Earns The Best Bar in the Caribbean as Ranking of...

The list of North America’s 50 Best Bars 2024 was announced at a live ceremony in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Food For The Poor’s Christmas Gift Catalog: Celebrate the Holiday With a Donation in...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2023) – The holidays are fast approaching, which means now is the ideal time to find thoughtful gifts for family and friends....

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