Island Origins Live – Interview with Alex Penelas
Miami-Dade candidate for Mayor, Alex Penelas, held this job before leaving political life 16 years ago. During his last term he was a champion of...
The History of 4/20 and Marijuana’s Influence on Jamaican Culture
The formation of “4/20” as a US holiday and of marijuana’s movement in Jamaica have equally interesting origins. A lot of it has been fraught...
Gang Alternative: A Year of Community Enrichment with the Powerful Social Service Program
“We exist to save lives.” That is the cornerstone of the all-encompassing outreach and social service program Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA).
A...
Florida African American Studies Courses Rejected (This is Just Wrong)
Earlier this month, Florida’s Department of Education blocked a proposed Advance Placement (AP) course, developed by The College Board, focused on African American studies. The...
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: An Unstoppable Candidate for Congress
Haiti & the Dominican Republic | Attorney, CEO of Trinity Health Care Services, Inc. and Candidate for Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives
Three Questions – Entanglements and more
Xavier Murphy (Jamaicans.com), Ian Hamilton (SFLCN.com), Eddy Edwards (Jerk Festival) and Lloyd Stanbury (Majesty Media) give spur of the moment answers to popular questions, like…...
Simple Tricks to Better Financial Health for Life
Verandah Talk - with Andrew Hardie
Financial professional Andrew Hardie offers tips on best money practices now in trying times, and for...
Island Origins Live – Building an Iconic Caribbean Brand
Douglas Orane helmed the GraceKennedy Group of companies from the 90s to 2011, bringing the enterprise to international prominence. Through his vision, Grace Foods, GK...
3 Haitian Owned Businesses That Leveled Up Despite COVID
The police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last summer reignited the long simmering Black Lives Matter movement and invigorated broader campaigns for Black...
What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
Government, community, and faith-based leaders join forces to champion the fight against COVID-19
The new year has brought with it more daunting...
