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Caribbean Music Awards: 2024 Winners, Highlights and More

The Caribbean Music Awards are the first awards dedicated to artists across diverse Caribbean music genres. This year the second annual awards commenced at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre. The night was a culmination of culture, celebration and accolades. Artists from diverse of genres ranging from the French Caribbean to dancehall were represented. Check out this year’s list of winners, categories and more.

Djulicious: The International Beauty Mogul Paving the Way for Other Women Entrepreneurs

Meet CEO Julie Beljio of Djulicious Cosmetics. The French-based brand is one of the few Caribbean and Black-owned brands on the European market. Belito’s journey with entrepreneurship was not an easy one. Yet she draw inspiration from French Caribbean Culture and has advice to other women founders.

Mompreneur Dr. Corrie Amos is Bringing Jamaican Flavors to Kitchens Everywhere with The Spice Theory

Dr. Amos’ love of food started by watching her grandmother make magic happen in the kitchen in Jamaica. That passion didn’t leave her side as she studied medicine and traveled worldwide studying medicinal plants and herbs. The Spice Theory — an online market offers the savory ingredients of Jamaica.

Thought Leader Mohamed Q. Amin on Pioneering New York’s First Organization Dedicated to the Caribbean LGBTQ+ Community

Founder Mohamed Q. Amin is on a life mission of championing the underrepresented.

written by Tiara Jade

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