Queen of Soca Alison Hinds Says It’s Time For Women’s Empowerment
With Miami Carnival coming up, I had the chance to sit down with Alison Hinds, the Queen of Soca herself. We chatted about her career,...
Reggae Legends I-Three reunite to Receive Icon Award
AS Bob Marley’s harmony group for six years, the I-Three are used to standing ovations, from London to Auckland, New Zealand and Harare, Zimbabwe. However, nothing compared...
Meet the Miami Mayor Leading with Humility
"I learned something in politics. You may have power, but don't abuse it. You can have the majority, but you need to please the minority...
The Fall and Rise of Hip-Hop’s Midnight Robber
Writer Copyseed.com | Photography Courtney Chen
When Wyclef Jean’s name hit the headlines back in 2010, in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, we all sat up and...
4 of the Most Notable Caribbean Names in Baseball
Baseball is massively popular in parts of the Caribbean, so it’s no surprise that many of modern baseball’s best players have ties to Caribbean countries.
8 Things to Know About Caribbean Folklore Month
Every October, Caribbean Folklore Month honors the traditions, legends and myths that are a unique part of the Caribbean identity. Though the movement to celebrate...
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...
Island Origins Nominated for Florida Magazine Association Excellence Awards
Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 10, 2018) - “Island Origins Magazine”, South Florida’s Caribbean-American lifestyle quarterly, published by Island Syndicate, has been nominated for three category excellence awards...
Island Origins Live – Jamaica Leads as a Model for Safe Tourism
Donovan White is the current Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). His job is to oversee the marketing of Jamaica to the...
Yes, My Caribbean Vote Counts! (And So Should Yours)
You'd be hard pressed to find anyone to disagree with the idea that the 2016 election truly was the most consequential election in our lifetimes. All us...
