Island Origins Magazine Best of 2021
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Death Of Caribbean-Born activist spurs calls for Windrush Compensation
The death of Caribbean-born British activist Paulette Wilson has intensified calls for the acceleration of the payment of reparations by the British government to the Windrush generation...
Photographer David I. Muir Releases 2022 Pieces of Jamaica: Jamrock Edition
As Jamaica celebrates its 60th Anniversary of independence, creatives are conceptualizing commemorative keepsakes to mark the occasion. Acclaimed photographer David I. Muir’s offering is the...
My Life As A Gay Jamaican
Writer: Ghenete Wright Muir | Photography: David I. Muir
Ghenete Wright Muir is possibly South Florida’s most outspoken gay, Jamaican woman. As evidenced by her signature crew cut,...
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...
Diaspora mourns death of Former Jamaican PM Edward Seaga
Condolences continue to pour in from the Diaspora following the death of Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister, Edward Philip George Seaga, at age 89. The statesman passed away...
Opinion: What Freedom Means in America
As an outside observer, not exactly new to American history, but certainly well educated about it, it seems like the word Freedom means different things...
Meet Jamaica’s 76 Year Old Champion Sprinter
"You are a Jamaican. You were born to sprint."
After hearing this from a friend, Rose Green took this advice and ran...
Holiday Gift Guide: Best Caribbean-inspired gifts for kids
The holiday season can feel so magical for children: the parties, the music, and the presents! And though there may be several digital items on your child's...
The Anatomy of Miami Carnival 2021
The city of Miami is home to a large population of Caribbean American residents. Representing this group, one of the most anticipated events in the...
