Where to Celebrate Jamaican Independence in Broward, Miami and Palm Beach

Where to Celebrate Jamaican Independence in Broward, Miami and Palm Beach

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica celebrated its newfound independence with the lowering of the British Union Jack and the raising of its own black, green...
James Bond

Check out the First Glimpse of New James Bond Movie In Jamaica

Production is still ongoing for the must-anticipated next James Bond Film, so far dubbed "Bond 25." But fans can now enjoy a sneak preview in this newest...
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A Final Thought

Writer: Calibe Thompson | Photography: David I. Muir Due to time constraints and, I confess, a good bit of laziness on my part, I’ve been wearing my hair...

Lulac Cancels Meeting With Nebraska Chambers of Commerce Leaders After They Fail to Respond...

Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls Invitation from State Business Groups Insincere After They Excluded Hispanic Leaders from Immigrant Labor Conversations
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...
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...
Julien Alfred of St. Lucia Wins Gold, Jamaica Faces Upset And More After Exciting Paris Olympics Weekend

St. Lucia Wins Gold, Jamaica Faces Upset And More After Exciting Paris Olympics Weekend

There’s a new gold medalist in the Olympic women’s 100-meter, and she’s an islander! Julien Alfred won St. Lucia its first-ever Olympic gold medal in...

Uncovering the Ills of Cuban Slavery and Travails of the Enslaved in Cristiano Berti’s...

Cristiano Berti’s new book, Boggiano Heirs, tells the stories of the Boggianos, a group of enslaved people owned by Antonio Boggiano, a wealthy Italian merchant...

These Ladies’ Empowering Stories Will Inspire Your New Year’s Resolutions

2018 proved a chaotic year around the globe, but we also witnessed many rays of hope and triumph, with inspiring stories of everyday people overcoming the odds...
Cowfoot by Candlelight

Cowfoot by Candlelight

The Quest to Find Real Jamaican Food in an Upscale Setting Writer Ghenete Wright Muir | Photography David I. Muir We go to our favorite Jamaican restaurants, because we...

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