The History of 4/20 and Marijuana’s Influence on Jamaican Culture
The formation of “4/20” as a US holiday and of marijuana’s movement in Jamaica have equally interesting origins. A lot of it has been fraught...
9 Ways You Can Show Appreciation for Mother Nature this Earth Day
Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has become one of the biggest secular observances in the world. Earth Day 2023 is on a Saturday,...
Islanders on TV: Week of March 27
Last week, Caribbean representation made its way into a few mainstream TV shows, and we love to showcase it!
Quinta Brunson Serves...
International Pop Reggae Artist D Howell Drops New Single “Man Dem”
International selling Pop/ Reggae artist, D Howell drops his new single, “Man Dem" available now, on all major music platforms. The release, featuring Ding Dong & Nicky B, follows a long...
The Past 10 Reggae Album of the Year Grammy Award Winners
While the usual headlines for the Grammy Awards tend to honor the pop and R&B winners from the ceremony, there are a number of lesser-known...
Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair to Serve as Dean of South Florida Caribbean Consular...
Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair will serve as the Dean of the Caribbean Consular Corp in South Florida. Making the announcement recently, Ambassador Gilbert Boustany,...
The Museums Association of the Caribbean Announces it’s “Power of Museums” Conference. Here’s What...
The Museums Association of the Caribbean Announces its 32nd Annual Conference to be held in 2023 in Nassau, The Bahamas: The Power of Museums: Relevancy,...
New World Symphony Announces “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe”
New World Symphony announces I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe. Taking place from February 3-15, 2023, this multi-disciplinary Festival builds on 2022’s inaugural I...
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...
2023 Jazz in the Gardens Epic Lineup of New and Old School R&B, Neo-Soul,...
Festival returns to Miami Gardens March 11 & 12, 2023 at Hardrock Stadium
The internationally acclaimed Jazz in the Gardens Music (JITG)...
