Caribbean Collective: Magazine by a Woman for West Indian Women

Featured Stories

The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ‘Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo

In “Countess,” colonial narratives are replicated and challenged through the lens of science fiction. Set in Acerbot, the oppressive intergalactic regime exploits labour on colonised planets. This is a continuum of Earth's legacy of the exploitation of the Caribbean by sourcing free labour from across the West Indies.

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Caribbean Woman-Owned Brands to Shop From

Tis the season! Check out our list of gift recommendations for friends and family this holiday season. From beauty to candles that set the ambience for those fun-filled get togethers, we’ve got you covered! Each recommendation is from a Caribbean woman-owned brand.

What’s in Your Bag? The Perfume You Carry and What It Says About You

The perfume you carry reflects your identity, style and mood. Caribbean-inspired fragrances add a layer of warmth, vibrancy and tropical beauty, ideal for bringing a touch of the islands to your daily life. Whether you’re making a bold statement with an oriental scent or keeping it fresh and breezy with a citrus scent, the perfumes we choose are a reflection of us.

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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Black HERstory: 3 Creatives Who Celebrate Caribbean Heritage and Womanhood Through Art

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Nike Re-releases the Popular ‘West Indies’ Air Force 1s

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Toronto Author Victoria Daley Launches Children’s Book Series to Help Children Understand Divorce

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10 Ways to Commemorate Indian Arrival Day 2022

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National Geographic’s Dr. Diva Amon on Trinidad, Ocean Life and Women in Science

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Op-Ed:The Death of Miya Marcano and What the West Indian Community Needs to Do

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Empress Cece on How Dance Empowers Women and Tackling Sexism in Dancehall

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Rebecca Ablack: Indo Guyanese Actress Blazes Trail in Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’

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Artist Afeefah Haniff Creates Hit Concept in ‘Colored Girls and Colored Walls’

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Nadia Huggins on Inspiration and Her Powerful Connection to Saint Vincent

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Black HERstory Month: 5 Caribbean Women Who Paved the Way

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Andrea Bharatt: Trinidad’s Slain Daughter

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Jason Jones: The LGBTQ+ Activist Breaking Ground in Trinidad and the United Kingdom

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