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The new Bronx Music Hall (BMH), which was previously known as the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC), will host the New York City premiere screening of the acclaimed documentary "STUDIO 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes" on Feb. 1. This event comes as preparation to kick off Reggae Month, celebrated in Jamaica every February. In an interview with Caribbean Life, Reshma B. shared some details about her upbringing and the journey […]

Guyanese-born Dr. Terrence Blackman is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York (CUNY). A dedicated educator, researcher, and advocate for diversity in the mathematical sciences, Dr. Blackman has spent his career expanding opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM while contributing to global discussions on economic development and policy. Dr. Blackman is a distinguished mathematician whose research spans spectral […]

The name Valentine comes from a Latin word meaning “strength.” There are many legends about it, but it’s ultimately unclear how Valentine’s Day became associated with the tradition of exchanging the affectionate gifts and love notes that we call valentine, according to research. On this special day, lovers, friends, and even family members will relish in the day of love, by attending events, to put a ‘sweet’ take on the occasion for a […]

Byas & Leon, a vintage clothing and lifestyle boutique in Bed-Stuy, is redefining purposeful commerce through a blend of community, sustainability, and Haitian heritage. Located at 404 Tompkins Ave., the shop is the brainchild of longtime best friends and business partners Ronny Byas and Harvey Leon, who have been building their vision for over 25 years. The journey began in 2010 following Haiti's devastating earthquake. Byas, whose father did business […]

Many may be surprised to learn that Wayne Devonish has a passion for motorcycles, having ridden sports bikes for over 35 years. A resident of Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, Devonish, cherishes the neighborhood's iconic brownstones and the tight-knit community where neighbors look out for one another. His father is the biggest influence on his career path, and he is the reason why Devonish does what he does for the community. “While […]

Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud, chair of the New York State Senate Social Services Committee, and Assembly Member Michaelle C. Solages, chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus, joined members of the National Diaper Bank Network on Tuesday in calling for $2 million to be included in the State Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for New York State diaper banks. Persaud, the Guyanese-born representative for the 19th Senate District […]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that the city coordinated with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents and supported by other federal agencies, as well as the New York City Police Department (NYPD), “as authorized under law,” in a criminal operation in the city. “Early this morning — as it regularly does as part of a multi-agency task force — our city coordinated with the US Department […]

The Brooklyn community on Jan. 18 paid its last respects to “Honorary Guyanese” Dr. Marguerite Thompson, a prominent African American early childhood educator, community leader and artist, whose late husband, Dr. Thomas Thompson, was a Guyanese native. During her lifetime, family members said Dr. Marguerite Thompson was dedicated to helping and learning more about Guyana. She died “peacefully” on Dec. 20, 2024, at 94, relatives said. Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. […]