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St. Vincent Evacuating as Island Volcano Threatens to Erupt

​The island of St Vincent is currently on high alert as La Soufrière, a volcano that has been dormant since 1979, seems to be on...
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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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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...
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2020: We’re Living Through The Perfect Storm

In a whole lot of ways, the year 2020 has felt like the perfect storm. Political gamesmanship seems to have impressed anti-immigrant sentiment into the American psyche;...
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Kamala Harris and The Extraordinary Legacy of Caribbean Immigrants

A proud daughter of immigrants and the most high-profile Black woman in American politics, Kamala Harris is at an extraordinary time in her life. She walked into...
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From the Frontlines: Caribbean Americans Fighting COVID-19

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has quickly changed the world as we know it, throwing our comfortable routines out the window. It tore us apart while bringing us...
Caribbean Voter's Guide - New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia

Important Election Dates 2020 – Caribbean Voters Guide

Here's a list of important election dates for voters in Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas to register, request vote by mail, and vote in...
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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...
Bajan singer Krisirie

Bajan singer Krisirie searches for hope in new track “Return to Love”

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, it's difficult for even the most optimistic to keep their hopes up. At times, singer Krisirie finds herself among the despondent....
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Jamaican Gospel Star Carlene Davis shares her favorite Jamaican Take-out Spots

Music and food are two of the Caribbean’s most sought-after exports. And perhaps no other regions loves both so much in equal measure. With this in mind, we...

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