Month: September 2024

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Be careful where you step

“The Fallen Fruit” by Shawntelle Madison c.2024, Amistad                                              $28.00                                       437 pages   You’re lucky you didn’t hit your head! The damage you did to yourself was bad enough, you didn’t need a head wound to lay you low, too. You haven’t skinned your knees like that since you were ten years old. Your elbow still hurts from that tumble. But read the new book, “The Fallen Fruit” by Shawntelle […]

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Junior Carnival parade in Crown Heights reached a fever pitch with music and revelry

The West Indian American Day Carnival Junior competition on Aug. 31, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, reached a fever pitch, as thousands of children showed there moves in dazzling costumes during an hours-long parade, fueled by loud Soca music. The parade assembled at Kingston Avenue approximately at its scheduled time and then traveled on St. John’s Place, for a riveting presentation as it moved on to Franklin Avenue. Machel Montano’s infectious […]

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Sunshine, festivities draw millions to spectacular West Indian American Day Carnival Parade

In picture-perfect weather, millions of spectators and thousands of masqueraders and revelers on Monday converged on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway for the 57th Annual West Indian American Day Carnival Parade. The New York Caribbean Carnival Week, which started on Thursday, culminated on Monday, Labor Day, a public holiday in the United States, with the grand parade of masqueraders, with large and small costumes, displaying the culture of the Caribbean, along a […]

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Caribbean RoundUp

Barbados The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) says it does n0t intend “to manipulate or distort economic data” as it dismissed accusations that it is involved in publishing questionable data in its economic report and analysis. In a statement the CBB said, “We assure all Barbadians that there is no intent to manipulate or distort economic data. We will continue to refine our models and methodologies, ensuring that the Central […]

todaySeptember 3, 2024

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Kymani Marley drops ‘New Creature’

Renowned recording artist Kymani Marley has dropped his latest single, “New Creature,” and emotionally charged track that delves into themes of self-discovery and growth, urging listeners to embrace change and conquer life’s obstacles.  “Unbounded by genres, Kymani creates music that fuses world, hip hop, blues, rock, and grassroots elements,” Brooklyn-based Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life. “His unique sound mirrors his life, transcending cultural barriers and defying categorization […]

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Vibrant West Indian Day Parade showcases Brooklyn’s Caribbean culture, despite tragic shooting

The sounds of soca, calypso, compas and reggae boomed along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn as the 57th Annual West Indian American Day Parade made its way from Utica Avenue in Crown Heights to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights on Labor Day. Thousands of flag-waving revelers cheered on the bright floats, dancers — some in elaborate and vibrant costumes adorned with feathers and sequins — marching bands, and a slew […]

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Caribbean massive diversify Diasporan influence in NY

A massive multi-borough rhetort of all-things Caribbean upended traffic, stalled back to school shopping, infused commercial television promotions and boosted food sales last week in promotion of a cultural spectacle in display of the 57th annual West Indian American Day Carnival Association’s event. The overwhelming response from immigrant nationals and their offspring culminated after a year-long anticipation of the Caribbean celebrations, which peaked early in the week with radio, TV, […]

todaySeptember 3, 2024

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Op-Ed | Your city wants to help put money in your pocket

New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost of housing, child care, health care, transit, and more. But all too often, the New Yorkers most in need of these programs are not aware that they qualify for them and don’t take advantage of the benefits they are entitled to.  That is why our city is taking important steps […]

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