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Black HERstory: Rebels, Revelers and Revolutionaries

They were rebels, revelers and revolutionaries. Take a look at five iconic Caribbean women who paved the way and are illuminating the future for generations of women to come. From the Crimean War to The Emmy Awards, each of these icons has contributed to their industry and to the betterment of women and people everywhere.

Trinidadian American Artist Indra Persad Milowe Revives an Ancient Indian Tradition in Her Latest Release ‘Celebration!’

A jharokha is a stone window typically found projecting over the upper story of a building. The style was used in Rajasthan as a hanging window enclosed by a balcony. Artist Indra Persad Milowe modernizes the use of jharokhas as a modern celebratory symbol.

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.

Shelley Worrell: The Cultural Pioneer Who Founded the World’s Only ‘Little Caribbean’ Neighborhood

Shelley Worrell on building a cultural legacy, entrepreneurship and more .

written by Shanida Carter

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