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BRIC, a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn, presents this Saturday “Unbossed & Unbowed,” an immersive and interactive one-woman show written and performed by Ingrid Griffith, chronicling the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman to run for the US Presidency. The show, winner of the 2023 Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Production about Social Justice, borrows its title from Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign slogan and […]

The Brooklyn-based Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc. (TTNAA) on Sunday honored two of its outstanding members and awarded scholarships to two nursing students during its gala 56th Anniversary Luncheon and 32nd Scholarship Grant Award ceremony at Glen Terrace on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The group conferred its honor on treasurer Jocelyn Alleyne, a retired senior associate administrator in the Nursing Department at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and […]

The New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), the oldest non-profit Black theater company in New York State, celebrates its 60th anniversary with a series of landmark events through the remainder of 2024 and into the first quarter of 2025, with “Love Warrior” taking center stage this Friday at The Sanctuary, First Corinthian Baptist Church, 1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY. NHTG said on Monday that “Love Warrior” is […]

On the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11th, an estimated hundreds of thousands of local residents are still grappling with the effects of unprecedented toxic exposure. This group notably includes first responders as well as the tradesmen and tradeswomen who cleared and rebuilt lower Manhattan. Those impacted face a higher risk for certain types of cancer than the general public, and Congress has the opportunity to help them and others at-risk […]

The Brooklyn-based West Indian-American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of Caribbean Carnival Week in New York, has announced the winners of this year’s carnival. Sherzel Production emerged as the top band in the large bands category. WIADCA also said that Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra (PESO) took the Panorama title among eight competing bands. Sherzell Production copped the Band of the Year title with its portrayal of “Kaleidoscope: Festival of Colors” […]

Colin Harris, a Guyanese-born musician with a multifaceted background, is redefining his career as a full-time artist after serving in the U.S. Air Force and working for the federal government for over two decades. Born and raised on the East Coast of Demerara, Harris immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1990s. His artist name, Colle Kharis, is a subtle play on his given name. Harris was drawn to music […]

On Sept.14, Dara Mormile hosted the 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Brooklyn to raise awareness for esophageal cancer (EC). This year, the event was dedicated to Michael Flores, who lost his life to EC earlier that same week. Along with Flores’ family, attendees included State Senator Roxanne Persaud and Assembly Member Jaime Williams. Something that may surprise people about Mormile is that she has drafted five romance novels she hopes […]

As the days are getting shorter and nights cooler, it’s a gentle reminder that winter is just around the corner. A time which this son of the Caribbean dreads! With this dish it’s my way of extending the summer by using the outdoor grill and eating alfresco before that’s no longer an option. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 1 cup olive oil (divided) 1/2 medium onion (diced) […]

“The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” by Debra Whitman, PhD c.2024, W.W. Norton                                                  $29.99                                           336 pages   You’ve got big plans. Resign from your current job and find work that makes your heart sing. Spend time with family and research your genealogy. That dream vacation is on your list, and you’re eyeing a new hobby that looks fun. There are so many […]