Month: August 2024

Equality for Flatbush (E4F) is  a Black Lives Matter organization, founded by Imani Henry (he/him) that has been fighting gentrification, displacement, and police violence, and we’ve been fighting that in Brooklyn since 2013. Largely made up of Black Caribbean women migrants, along with descendants of migrants of color, E4F is also a rapid response group. Henry, who has been in the social service field for over 25 years said that […]

The Guyana Folk Festival Family Fun Day will wrap-up the season with a loud cultural exposition of music, dance, and musical performances, on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Old Boys High School Grounds, 736 Rutland Road Brooklyn, from noon – 8 p.m. Donation ticket is $20.00. Children under 12-years old will enter free. The Main Stage artists will include Guyana Soca Monarch 2023 Adrian Dutchin, Gavin Mendonca, Jaggae, Demerara Boys, Unique […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently taken the decision to move the highly anticipated upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event, which will run from Oct. 3-20, was originally scheduled to be played in Bangladesh this year. However, in a recent ICC statement issued, Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Allardice said relocating the tournament was driven by the fact that governments of […]

Irv Gotti is currently recovering from a stroke brought on by his battle with diabetes, his rep confirmed. 50 Cent[Read More...] The post 50 Cent Shows Irv Gotti No Mercy Despite Suffering Stroke appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Vybz Kartel says his fiancee Sidem Ozturk is the first woman to make him go on his knees. The dancehall[Read More...] The post Vybz Kartel Gets Down On His Knee For Sidem Ozturk, Reconnect With Sons appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Buju Banton sounds off on critics after postponing several of his US Tour dates. The reggae singer, who put on[Read More...] The post Buju Banton Responds To Haters After Canceling US Tour Dates appeared first on Urban Islandz.

If you’re a lover of Caribbean music, then you’ve probably encountered the viral hit “Whistle” by TK International. Last Sunday, that energy found its way to Amadeus nightclub in Queens, New York, where the first-ever Bouyon Festival took place. The festival captivatingly attracted a full house of enthusiastic attendees and sold out all tickets. The event was organized by prominent NYC event producer Jay Upscale and his team in partnership […]

As the carnival spirit heightens in Brooklyn this weekend, culminating with the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade on Eastern Parkway on Labor Day Monday, Trinidadian carnival mas producer Pat Nurse is urging carnival lovers and the public in general to visit her presentation “Mas! Pan! Calypso!” at Five Myles Gallery in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. “My presentation of ‘Mas! Pan! Calypso!’ tells the viewers a short story of the history […]

The vibrant heart of Brooklyn will pulse with the rhythm of Belize next Saturday, Sept. 7, as NYC Belize Parkfest brings the rich culture, music and traditions of Belize to Industry City, downtown Brooklyn. This highly-anticipated event is set to unite the Belizean Diaspora and the broader New York community in a spectacular celebration of heritage, diversity and community spirit. Duane Gutierrez, the lead organizer of NYC Belize Parkfest, told […]