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The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is set to relaunch “Ti Atis,” a monthly program dedicated to celebrating Haitian culture through activities and performances, beginning this weekend. “Ti Atis,” which translates to “Little Artists” in Haitian Creole, aims to immerse young participants in Haitian history and heritage through various art forms. The initiative comes thanks to a partnership with the Haiti Cultural Exchange. Régine M. Roumain, executive director of HCX, said the […]

As former Republican President Donald J. Trump defeated Democratic Jamaican-American Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s Presidential Elections, two prominent Democratic leaders in Brooklyn have expressed gratitude for their re-election. On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, thanked “the good and decent people of New York’s 9th District for entrusting me to another term representing you in Congress.” While also grateful for her re-election, New […]

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, President of ACP Community Services, Dr. Janice Emanuel Mc Clean, whose organization has been at the vanguard to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes and helping individuals manage diabetes in New York City since 2015, received the ACES 2024 grant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to work in underserved communities in Brooklyn. “This year, we have extended our services in […]

Disabled United States Marine Corps veteran Anthony Beckford, district leader for the 43rd Assembly District in Brooklyn, is the son of Jamaican immigrants. Beckford – a single father, published author, political consultant, community advocate, musical artist and entrepreneur – is also president of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn. Beckford told Caribbean Life that he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2001, a few months before Sep. 11 since the military […]

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club on Sunday hosted a very successful Masquerade Ball at the Paerdegat Yacht Club in Canarsie, Brooklyn, featuring masks, costumes, drummers and DJ music, among others. “We came together once again as a community of family, friends, colleague and supporters to commemorate the third anniversary of our Masquerade Ball,” President Jean Joseph, a Dominican-born certified public accountant, told Caribbean Life afterwards. “This occasion highlighted exquisite masks and […]