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ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA – Veteran journalist Garfield Angus has been awarded a Humanitarian Award by the Kitson Town Civic Committee in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the Kitson Town community in St. Catherine. The award was presented during a ceremony honouring exemplary mothers at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School on May 18. […]

From kente to madras, African textiles are reclaiming space on global runways — blending heritage with bold, modern design. By Alwin Marshall-Squire In the world of global fashion, few fabrics tell as rich a story as those rooted in African and Caribbean traditions. Today, a new generation of Black designers is bringing ancestral African textiles […]

How ancestral healing is regaining respect as Black communities reconnect with herbal medicine and traditional wellness. By Alwin Marshall-Squire Long before modern pharmacies, African and Caribbean communities relied on the land—and their elders—for healing. Today, as interest in holistic health grows, traditional herbal medicine is seeing a resurgence across the Caribbean, Africa, and the diaspora. […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Dr. Michelle Gill, a Guyana-born American philanthropist, social worker, and college professor, is returning to her hometown of Georgetown this summer with a mission close to her heart — giving back to children through her charity, Michelle’s Foundation. On July 2, 2025, Dr. Gill will host a donation ceremony at her alma […]

Zimbabwe’s Quiet Giant: Building Africa’s Telecom Future In a global business world dominated by Western names, Strive Masiyiwa has quietly become one of the most influential Black billionaires of our time. Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and now based in the UK, Masiyiwa is the founder of Econet Wireless, a company that helped spark a […]

Karen Bass – Reclaiming Los Angeles for the People By Alwin Marshall – Squire When Karen Bass was elected as the first Black woman Mayor of Los Angeles in 2022, she didn’t just break a glass ceiling — she set about breaking cycles of inequality, displacement, and neglect that have long plagued America’s second-largest city. […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The inaugural A’Legends School Tour has wrapped its successful first staging, bringing smiles, stories, and inspiration to children across Kingston, St. Andrew, and St. Catherine. The weeklong initiative, spearheaded by US-based Jamaican fashion designer and author Jenelle Alexia, aimed to promote literacy and uplift students through reading and entertainment. Alexia, who is […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The DMV’s most anticipated Caribbean cultural experience, Hookie Weekend, is set to return June 19th to 23rd, 2025, promising an electrifying five-day celebration of music, culture, freedom, and community. Coinciding once again with Juneteenth Weekend, this year’s edition carries even deeper significance, blending Caribbean vibes with a powerful tribute to liberation and […]

ROSEAU, Dominica – International Jazz and Opera singer Marie-Claire Giraud received a warm homecoming ovation as she headlined the 15th annual Jazz ‘n Creole Festival on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the historic Fort Shirley in Portsmouth. Born in Dominica and raised in the Bronx, Marie-Claire has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including the Jamaica Jazz […]

ATLANTA, Georgia — The city of Atlanta will pulse with Caribbean pride this Memorial Day weekend as the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival returns for its much-anticipated 2025 edition, promising a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and masquerade. Set for Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Parade of the Bands will take over Peachtree Street and surrounding areas, […]