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A Chat with Ayana Crichlow

Children's book author Ayana Crichlow with her illustrator / daughter Makeda Brown Ayana Malaika Crichlow is a Trinidadian-born freelance writer, author, blogger and poet. Her articles can be...
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Caribbean Designers Make Modern Looks from Traditional African Prints

Fashion isn't for appearance only. What we wear can be a proud declaration of our cultural heritage. This is the guiding principle for these Caribbean fashion designers,...
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These 6 Powerful Caribbean Singers and Rappers Transformed Pop Music

In a highly competitive music industry, it's often hard to get your voice heard. This is especially true for those who are willing to break boundaries, adding...

Author Edwidge Danticat to Speak with Haitian Artist Manuel Mathieu at “Conversations at MOCA”

On May 10, 2024, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) invites you to join a special conversation exploring the intersection of art, identity...

Gospel Singer Carlene Davis reflects on faith and healing for new album

In 1996, Carlene Davis got the diagnosis many women dread. She had breast cancer. At the time, her career as a reggae singer held strong. But the...
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Five Fabulous Caribbean Food Festivals

Although it’s unlikely that anyone, ever, will get tired of the fantastic sun, sea and sand the Caribbean has to offer, many islands have begun ramping up...

Art of Transformation 2023 Announced for Miami Art Week, FeaturingExhibitions and Events in South...

Ten North Group presents art from the African Diaspora and highlights Black scholars in a series of programs coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach 2023...
Caribbean Jazz

Trini Trumpeter Etienne Charles Brings Creole Soul to South Florida

Get into the swing of real Caribbean Jazz with Trinidadian trumpeter Etienne Charles. The Jazz star and his Creole Soul band comes to South Florida for their...
Taste the Island Experience

Taste the Islands Experience: Where Culinary Arts Meet Culture

Discover Caribbean rhythms, tantalizing aromas and smiling, multi-ethnic faces at Taste the Islands Experience. Downtown Fort Lauderdale became transformed into a tropical paradise for the Taste The Islands...

The Best Small Caribbean Beer Brands From Jamaica to The Dominican Republic

Around the world, the Caribbean is recognized as the birthplace of rum. But there is another distinctive form of booze in the region beloved by...

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