Toots and the Maytals clear the record on the true origins of reggae

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert kicked off an overseas tour in January 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. His plan was to give a little history lesson for reggae...
A Year of Community Enrichment with Social Service Program Gang Alternative

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...

Sharon Marley’s New Single, Butterflies in The Sky, Takes Us on A Romantic Journey

After a 20-year hiatus from the stage, Sharon Marley is slowly emerging from her cocoon. Best known for her music and performances with Legendary three-time...
Island Origins Magazine - Miqueal Symone Williams Miss Universe Jamaica 2021 Beauty Queen

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...
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King of Lover’s Rock Beres Hammond Returns to South Florida

South Florida reggae fans can gear up for an exciting summer, as the King of Lover's Rock himself, Beres Hammond, returns this August. The Jamaican superstar will...

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...
Jamaican Track Star Briana Williams signs multi-year contract with Nike

Jamaican Track Star Briana Williams signs multi-year contract with Nike

Briana Nichole Williams, the World Under -20 100m/200m champion, has signed a multi-year contract with Nike, months before her 18th...

National Hispanic Heritage Month: FFTP, Caritas del Peru Empower Peruvian Farmers to Thrive

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2023) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is partnering with Caritas del Peru to help 152 rural farmers increase their revenues from...

Chalk Artist Brings Caribbean Folklore to Life at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum

Plantation, Florida (October 18, 2022): Story and Myth founder Kristie Stephenson will create an eight-foot chalk drawing with a Caribbean folklore theme to be gifted...

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...

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