Catch this Landmark Taino exhibit at The Smithsonian
The Taino peoples, the Caribbean's first inhabitants pre-Columbus, have long labored under the illusion of extinction. Any Caribbean child will remember textbooks speaking of the region's natives...
Luxe Nike Air Force 1 honors The Dominican Republic
Dominican sneaker heads will have much to celebrate next month, thanks to the upcoming release of Nike's next Air Force 1 drop "De Lo Mio," inspired by...
Five Facts you need to know about the Reggae Girlz
Jamaica's senior soccer team The Reggae Girlz became the island's (and the internet's) darlings when they made history qualifying for FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. In a...
Andrew Gillum’s Personal Message to the Caribbean Community
Calibe Thompson, publisher of Island Origins Magazine had a chance to sit and have a robust conversation with Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee (candidate at the time), Andrew...
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...
Yellow Cab of Broward is Giving Those Other Ride Shares a Run for Their...
Yellow Cab of Broward is giving Uber and Lyft a run for their money, offering approximately twice the rate per hour that their competitors offer to their...
Style tips from Jamaica’s modern rude boys
Slick suits, cropped pants, and killer shoes -- the rude boy style lives on among the most stylish men around the world. But Jamaican sartorialists are holding...
How to Succeed in Business: 6 Practical Steps (Part 1)
Caribbean people are natural entrepreneurs and most have personal experience or family connections to someone doing business. Those who migrate away from the region, always wonder in...
BROWARD BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS for Caribbean American Voters – 2018 Midterms
I requested a list of Broward ballot recommendations from my friend Marlon Hill. He's always in the thick of election activities, and spends much more time researching...
Tasting the rare native Caribbean Wines
When you think of an authentic cocktail hour in the Caribbean, a good rum punch makes a good first sip. But did you know that Caribbean-grown and...
