Island Origins Magazine - Civil Rights in Cyberspace

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...
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Get 2020 Election Ready with Miami-Dade SOE Christina White

Plan Yuh Vote - with Marlon Hill and Calibe Thompson. Guest Christina White, Miami Dade Supervisor of Elections, talks to us about what's going on...
Caribbean and Black Americans hesitate to take the COVID-19 vaccine

Why Some Caribbean Americans Have Frightening Vaccine Hesitancy

After a year of dealing with a deadly pandemic which has disproportionately affected Black people, you would think we’d embrace something that promises to...

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...

Pretty Plastic: What You Need to Know About Cosmetic Surgery in the Caribbean

Views are changing on engineered perfection in the age of affordable cosmetic surgery. “Have you had work done?” The question, often thought...

Get to Know Bahamian Law Trailblazer Yolanda Cash Jackson

The Bahamas | Lobbyist at Florida State Capitol and Attorney at Becker & Poliakoff “Treat yourself as a professional who...
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The Grace Foods Strongman Shares His Softer Side

DERRICK RECKORD SVP of Commercial Operations Grace Foods USA In preparing for a business trip to West Africa in 2007 I was informed that the best place to get my...
Jeremy Matouk A Sophisticated Trini Wine

A Sophisticated Trini Wine

Writer: Jeremy Matouk | Photography: Kyle Walcott In spite of ridiculously high duties on wine, more and more, Trinibagonians are discovering the wine experience. Compared to beer and...

9 Questions with John Yearwood, Global Editor of POLITICO

Trinidad | Global Editor at POLITICO “Tales of the hunt will forever glorify the hunter until the lions tell their...
Sean Paul Advocates for Jamaican Independence and Criticizes UK Visa Restrictions

Sean Paul Advocates for Jamaican Independence and Criticizes UK Visa Restrictions

In a recent interview with The Independent, Dancehall star Sean Paul has expressed strong support for Jamaica's efforts to become a republic and frustration over...

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