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Children play with the hula hoop during Annual Back-to-School event organized by the Family Life Committee of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Aug. 2, 2025 .

News

FSUMC hosts Back-to-School celebration for unhoused children, families

By Nelson A. King

Retired, Guyanese-born, Registered Nurse Margaret Clara Burke receives CANA Lifetime Achievement Award, flanked by, left to right, CANA President-Elect Dr. Olga Husbands; Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Jean Leon; Retired Registered Nurse Celia Bramble; incumbent CANA President Registered Nurse Barbara Osborne; and Burke's niece, Heather Mitchell, with bouquet of flowers.

Barbados

CANA honors outstanding nurses, provides nursing scholarships

By Nelson A. King

Nicola Colley getting ready to serve up some authentic Jamaican dishes at the Reggae Goose.

News

From Gas Pump to Jerk Pit: Reggae Goose brings Jamaican vibes to Bridgeport roadside

By Nelson A. King

Calvin Sennon and wife, Latoya, seated, with staffers and volunteers at Mas in Canarsie launch on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Carnival

Canarsie Mas Launch unites culture and community

By Nelson A. King

Founder of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), Irwine Clare, Sr. OD.

People

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson’s Second Round Foundation to honor TJB founder Irwine Clare

By Nelson A. King

Trinidadian Pastor Ruth Forestine underscores the power of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidadian Pastor Ruth Forestine underscores the power of Salvation in Jesus Christ

By Nelson A. King

Kenneth "Papa" Chisholm celebrates his 100th birthday.

Jamaica

Kenneth ‘Papa’ Chisholm hits 100, celebrated across generations

By Nelson A. King

Edley Shine's new single and video 'Life's Journey' is out now across digital and streaming platforms.

Music

Edley Shine invokes ‘Patience & Timing’

By Nelson A. King

A migrant is detained by federal immigration officers at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., July 23, 2025.

Calls grow to halt ICE arrests at immigration hearings

By Nelson A. King

Attorney General Letitia James is challenging Nassau County’s trans sports ban.

James secures major victory in education funds

By Nelson A. King

Yvette Rennie, third from left, with members of J'ouvert City International, Inc. at the launch of Caribbean J'ouvert in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Carnival

Rennie: J’ouvert launch a triumph of culture and community in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Nadege Fleurimond, center, displays check from Brooklyn Sigmas, flanked by Dr. Luc Severe's sister, Rebekah Severe, to Fleurimend's immediate right, and members of the Brooklyn Sigmas.

Business

BunNan restaurant owner receives Dr. Luc El-Art Severe Small Business Recovery Grant

By Nelson A. King

Sir Hilary Beckles shows his citation from NYC Mayor Eric Adams, flanked by Marsha Massiah, right, and Melany Paynter.

Books

BCLF hosts ‘Root & Remedy: Prescriptions for an Uncertain World’

By Nelson A. King

Melissa Lynch portrays Goddess of the Grove 'fluorescent green.’

Carnival

Vibez International Mas portrays ‘Goddess of the Grove’

By Nelson A. King

Jose Francisco Avila.

Garifuna Coalition chair dives into ‘The Drama of King Shotaway’

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks at a news conference in New York, U.S., June 11, 2019.

James welcomes court order upholding birthright citizenship

By Nelson A. King

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