Young Jamaican-American in New York Fighting for School Safety Featured in Vogue and Yahoo
The fight for safer schools in New York by Jamaican-American, Alliyah Logan, is definitely being noticed. She was featured in the June issue of “Teen Vogue” magazine and in a Yahoo! Life story. “I was featured in this Teen Vogue article, which is long overdue. The article covered Black Youth advocating to remove policing from […]
Oprah Magazine Features Five Jamaican Authors on List of Recommended Caribbean Books
In honor of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, which was instituted in 2006 by President George W. Bush and is held each June to honor contributions by Caribbean people to the society and culture of the United States, the Oprah Magazine has featured a list of 16 books by Caribbean authors meant to encourage readers to […]
The 10 Best Things To Do in Montserrat
Montserrat is a mountainous island in the Caribbean. It is a British Overseas Territory and home to the Soufrière Hills volcano, which erupted in the 1990s and caused much damage to the southern portion of the island. The northern part was largely unaffected, however, and the island is a favorite tourist destination that features black-sand […]
7 of the Best Things to Eat in Guyana
Guyana’’s cuisine is influenced by the nation’s colonial past and its various ethnic populations. The food reflects this diversity and combines features of Creole, East Indian, African, Portuguese, Chinese, Amerindians, and European flavors. Cassava and sweet potatoes are staples in Guyana, and seafood also has a large role in its cuisine. Fresh fruits, a combination […]
10 Best Foods to Try in Martinique
The traditional cuisine of Martinique is a mix of African, French, Caribbean and South Asian cookery. The foods reflect the island’s complicated history and the various cultures that have lived there. Local recipes are based on these global influences and rely on the local fruits, vegetables, fish and meat available there. Many recipes make use […]
