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Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC), at the corner of Fenimore Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, celebrated its 135th anniversary recently. On Saturday, there was a luncheon and fashion show, and the next day, there was a church service. On Sunday, during the usual worship service, congregants celebrated the landmark church’s 135th anniversary with lofty singing, praying, preaching, scripture reading, and liturgical dancing. Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Abel preaches a […]

Respected Jamaican Finance Minister Nigel Clarke participated in his final parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, soaking up praise from both sides of the house and allowing Prime Minister Andrew Holness to boast about his achievements in nearly 10 years on the job. Clarke heads to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week to take up a position as one of four deputies of the not-so-well-liked multilateral lending agency. He […]

The purpose of World Human Rights USA Inc. (WHRUSA), a South Asian organization, is to provide resources and counseling to families facing challenges, helping them rebuild and strengthen their relationships. As such, an Oct. 19 second annual convention brought together professionals to highlight its messaging of hope and understanding. Founder and president of the non-profit Dr. Rafiqul Islam, a Pakistani national, who welcomed attendees to the 2nd Convention and Cultural […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has marked a groundbreaking milestone by awarding year-long annual contracts to fourteen women players across the region.  This is a significant step forward in CWI’s strategic commitment to elite and high-performance cricket and signals a continued investment in the growth of the women’s game in the Caribbean. It brings the total number of contracted regional players to 104 for the year and 164 in total, including […]

The fashion-forward spirit of Brooklyn came alive once more as A Very Brooklyn Fashion Show returned to Industry City on Tuesday, Oct.15, bringing together some of the borough’s most vibrant design talent. Presented by the Brooklyn Made Store and co-produced by Fashion Week Brooklyn and Runway the Real Way, the event was held at bkONE Productions, celebrating Brooklyn’s unique cultural edge. Gabrielle Napolitano, director of Partnerships and Communications at Brooklyn […]

Barbadian and global superstar Rihanna returned to the place of her birth this week to launch a beauty care line that will initially be available on the island, parts of the Eastern Caribbean and elsewhere in the region. Hundreds turned up at Duty Free Caribbean’s city outlet in Bridgetown to witness the launch of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty ensemble that include face, skin and hair products as well as creams and fragrances. […]