Miqueal-Symone Williams Has Made the Universe Her Catwalk
There is an effortless, unflappable poise about Miss Universe Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams.
If you watched the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, held...
This Caribbean Queer Activist Gives Voice to an Underrepresented Community
If you’ve read Staceyann Chin’s 2009 coming-of-age memoir, “The Other Side of Paradise,” you know that even as a little girl in rural Jamaica, she...
This Social Service Organization Knows How to Maintain Healthy Relationships
Foundational relationships, like the ones formed with family, are central to character and personality development in young people.
The first and most...
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...
From the Island of St. Vincent to the Head of Civil Rights at Facebook
The power of social media is undeniable. We saw it used as a political tool during the 2008 election, where Obama successfully catalyzed an audience...
Caribbean Women Honored Ahead of 28th Annual American Black Film Festival
This June, Miami Beach will once again play host to the 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), a five-day extravaganza celebrating the richness and...
Island Origins Magazine Best of 2021
Nominate your favorite restaurant, community leader, teacher, health care provider, entrepreneur and more for Island Origins Magazine's Best of 2021 List.
These 4 Organizations are Leading the Charge in Haiti Earthquake Relief
On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000, injuring more than 12,000 and destroying thousands of homes across the...
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...
Gang Alternative: The Faith-Based Organization Leading Important Community Change
With Gang Alternative's mission of “building character that lasts,” the faith-based organization channels power from its strong community coalitions to support youth and build safer...
