Medical Supplies for Haiti

Broward Health to Donate $250,000 of PPE and Medical Supplies for Haiti Earthquake Relief

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward Health will donate $250,000 worth of PPE and medical supplies to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti this Thursday, October...

Discover Dominican Sushi (with Plátanos of course) at El Tiesto cafe

A stand-alone establishment on Biscayne Boulevard, just south of I-195, El Tiesto cafe stands out with artistic flair—from its vibrant wall art-painted exterior to the colorful artwork...
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Haitian-American Claudine Gay Will be the First Black President at Harvard University

The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Claudine Gay received her bachelor’s degree in 1992 from Stanford, where she majored in economics and was awarded the Anna...
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The Business Of Bolt

Usain Bolt's ability to stop a clock quicker than any man who ever reacted to the starter’s pistol for a sprint race made him a global superstar – and a...
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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...
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Chef Creole: South Florida’s King of Caribbean Fusion Cuisine

Island Origins Director of Business Development Tamara Philippeaux recently had a chat with her old friend, celebrity chef and serial entrepreneur Ken Sejour, the...
Caribbean Mental Health

We Need to Do More About Mental Health In The Caribbean Community

More and more Caribbean folk are trying to reframe the conversation, changing the way we treat and talk about mental health, and showing that no one should...
Surf Girls Jamaica

Bet You Never Heard of Surf Girls Jamaica

As a pioneer for surfing in Jamaica, Imani Wilmot is determined to nurture the island’s next wave of women in her sport.

The Cultural Phenomenon of Dancehall Art Posters

Dancehall culture represents more than just the music. The genre originated in the streets, corner bars, and, of course, dance halls of Jamaica. With the...

Dionne Polite Joins the 2025 Juneteenth Concert Experience with a Vivid Tribute to Black Brilliance

Lauderhill, FL – The 2025 Juneteenth Concert Experience proudly welcomes acclaimed visual artist Dionne Polite as part of its expanded creative showcase, Imagination Unchained: A Celebration of Juneteenth...

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