Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka in Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke's “Bigger Than Africa.”

Black History Month

Bigger Than Africa digs deep into Black History

By Nelson A. King

Bronx-born filmmaker Dante Hillmedo.

Jamaica

Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory entertained patrons last month at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Music

Abena Amory drops ‘Love Is Not a Game’

By Nelson A. King

From left, Fab 5 Freddy, BP Antonio Reynoso, and Jamel Shabazz.

Brooklyn’s finest: Photo exhibit salutes Hip-Hop legends and lens masters

By Nelson A. King

Assembly MemberRodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn in her office in Flatbush.

Politics

Brooklyn Kings County Dems rescind endorsement of Hochul

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson speaks at the World Hijab Day Event.

Fashion

Gibson hosts World Hijab Day Fashion Show

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn US Representative Hakeem Jeffries.

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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries commemorates Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Arts & Entertainment

YouTube celeb Daym Drops named brand ambassador for Bleu & Bougie

By Nelson A. King

Attorney General of New York Letitia James speaks onstage during the 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building on Jan. 20, 2025 in New York City.

States move to block Trump’s Hudson Tunnel funding halt

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Haiti

Caribbean pols, immigration advocates welcome Haiti TPS court ruling

By Nelson A. King

Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou.

Music

Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou makes history at Audiomack Connect NYC

By Nelson A. King

The Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan.

Black History Month

Tenement Museum celebrates Black History Month with special family program

By Nelson A. King

Keznamdi accepts the Best Reggae Album award for "BLXXD & FYAH" during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., Feb. 1, 2026.

Music

Jamaican star Keznamdi takes home Best Reggae Grammy

By Nelson A. King

International DJ, producer, and cultural ambassador DJ Jahmar.

Jamaica

DJ Jahmar to lead Jamaica Homeless Outreach

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born entrepreneur Jermaine Parker.

Business

Jamaican Jermaine Parker opens state-of-the-art recording studio in the Bronx

By Nelson A. King

Members of Steel Pulse a British reggae band.

Music

Steel Pulse pays tribute to Sly Dunbar, Jamaica’s greatest drummer

By Nelson A. King

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