Empress Cece on How Dance Empowers Women and Tackling Sexism in Dancehall
It’s a hot summer day as Empress Cece speaks on her love affair with dance on a Zoom call. The Brooklyn-based dancer…
Rebecca Ablack: Indo Guyanese Actress Blazes Trail in Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’
written by Shanida Carter “We would never see a casting call for an Indo Caribbean person. And we are very, very rarely…
CEO Anjiro Gabriel of Caribbean Community Connection of Orlando on Mental Health Resources
written by Cassy J. “...don’t be afraid. There are so many services out there willing to help you understand and recognize the…
Your Father Hit Your Mother: 6 Ways to Recognize and Break the Cycle of Abuse
written by guest contributor Dr. Melanie Hassain Domestic violence has been prevalent in the West Indian community for generations. Systemically, this abuse…
8 West Indian Influencers That Will Teach You Something New
written by D’Nisa Joseph The West Indies boasts of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, forests, mountains, and volcanic sites. So…
Caribbean Mothers and Daughters Face Generational Trauma
written by Alya The legacy of colonialism is impactful within the Caribbean diaspora. It is filled with pain that is passed…
Trinciti Roti Shop’s Famous Bake and Shark
written by Shanida Carter My 9-year-old daughter has been begging me to try bake and shark ever since she saw Andrew Zimmern…
One Trinidadian Woman’s Story of Breast Cancer Survivorship Through Baking
written by Tiara Jade For Anjuli Webster, the past few years have been a journey of survivorship and healing. In 2016,…
5 West Indian Owned Beauty Brands You Need to Know
written by Alyssa Mongroo The Caribbean. It’s where the warmth of the sun shines down on us, the colors are neon…
Carly Cushnie Breaks Barriers in Fashion
written by Alyssa Mongroo Meet world-renowned Afro-Caribbean designer Carly Cushnie. Cushnie has recently been trending on social media after retailer Target…
Kreyol Essence, Uber, and Social Impact
written by Alyssa Mongroo You may recognize the brand Kreyol Essence from ABC’s Shark Tank. In case you missed it, here's the…