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Our Favorite Celebrity Halloween Costumes from Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Beyoncé

When thinking about a Halloween costume, the first and most obvious option might be to transform into your favorite celebrity, remaking one of their album...
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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...

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,...
Miami Carnival 2021 Fashion Show

Miami Carnival 2021 Costumes: Feast Your Eyes on These

After going virtual in 2020, Miami Carnival is back and ready for di road with its decadent lineup of extreme and elaborate outfits. Styles, colors,...
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Rihanna Rocks the Fashion World with Savage X Fenty Show, Vol. 3

Barbadian beauty Rihanna proves that sensory overload can be an amazing thing with her 2021 Savage X Fenty show. This extravaganza of diverse body sizes,...
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Miqueal-Symone Williams Has Made the Universe Her Catwalk

There is an effortless, unflappable poise about Miss Universe Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams. If you watched the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, held...
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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...
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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...

Meet The Godmother of Reggae, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin of VP Records

Standing at around 4 feet 11 inches, 84-year-old Patricia Chin at first presents as an unassuming figure. In reality, she is one of the giants...
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...

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