US President Joseph Biden Proclaims, June 2022, National Caribbean American Heritage Month

America’s strength has always been rooted in our diversity.  Since our Nation’s founding, generation after generation of immigrants have helped build this country, and the prosperity and opportunity that draw so many immigrants to America would not be possible without the contributions and legacies of Caribbean Americans.  Today, millions of Caribbean Americans strengthen our country […]

Jamaican-Born Scholar Selected as Dean of NYU Law School Troy McKenzie

Jamaica-born Troy McKenzie, the Cecelia Goetz Professor of Law at the New York University (NYU) School of Law, has been chosen to become the new dean of the law school, succeeding Trevor Morrison, who will leave the position on May 31, 2022. McKenzie was selected following a stringent search process conducted by a 12-member search […]

Jamaican-American Producer Sofiya Ballin Wins Webby Award for Film “Black History Untold”

“Black History Untold,” from Jamaican-American Producer Sofiya Ballin, is an identity series that offers revelatory stories exploring the importance of Black history education, has won a 2022 Webby Award in the Education and Discovery (Series and Campaigns) category. This category is given to social media content, such as series, franchises, and campaigns that advocate for […]

ByBlacks Restaurant Week in Toronto Showcases Little Jamaica Business

Little Jamaica businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and the ongoing LRT construction, which obstructs access to all of the enriching cultural heritage offered by the community. In an attempt to uplift Black-owned businesses, ByBlacks Restaurant Week in partnership with sponsor Black Business and Professional Association is putting Canada’s Black-owned dining establishments to the […]