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Meet Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna

Warm and honest, just like her food If someone could blind you with a smile, Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna would probably be the one to do it! With...
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The Grace Foods Strongman Shares His Softer Side

DERRICK RECKORD SVP of Commercial Operations Grace Foods USA In preparing for a business trip to West Africa in 2007 I was informed that the best place to get my...
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A Good Bellyful According to Jamaica’s “CG”

FRANZ HALL - Consul General | Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami I was pleasantly surprised when I was asked by the producers of ‘Taste the Islands’ to...
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A Studio in Your Pocket

Writer Calibe Thompson | Photography Justin Atkinson For aspiring musicians with little or no production budget, access to a roster of A-list producers, recording studio and video production facilities...
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What You Need to Know About Spice and Her New Dancehall Album

A synth plays over a medium tempo beat that pop music fans may recognize from Ne-Yo’s “Miss Independent.” But dancehall fans know better. An autotuned...

‘Tis The Season for Your Caribbean Christmas Gift Guide 2021

It's a Caribbean Christmas! Looking to spruce up your holiday shopping? Give the gift of Caribbean style to the women, men and kids in your...
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Majah Hype and His Majah Issues: Get to Know the Hilarious Caribbean King of...

Majah Hype — or Nigel, for those closest to him — knows he’s a big deal. Before 2020, the social media sensation’s star was on...

Gang Alternative: The Faith-Based Organization Leading Important Community Change

With Gang Alternative's mission of “building character that lasts,” the faith-based organization channels power from its strong community coalitions to support youth and build safer...

10 Reasons Why Caribbean People Love Jazz in the Gardens

For nearly two decades, the Jazz in the Gardens music festival has stood as a cornerstone of the Miami Gardens community, evolving from a modest...
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A Look Back at the Glitz, Glam, Paint and Mud of Miami Carnival 2021

Last weekend's event was definitely one for the record books, and we have the Miami Carnival 2021 photos to prove it. Back in person after...

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