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Kison Ventour with a portrayal for "Lustria.”

Grenada

SkyMaxx Mas’ ‘Wildest Dreams’ for Caribbean Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Signage of Rogers Burgers on 801 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226.

Brooklyn

Flatbush Flavor: Haitian duo powers Black Business Month with Rogers Burgers

By Nelson A. King

rum fest

AMNY

Celebrate rum culture at Brooklyn Rum Festival this weekend

The melodious voices of the Braata Folk Singers, on Aug. 10, filled the air over the Holy Family Church tarmac in Canarsie, at a Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival in partnership with Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Assembly Member Jamie Williams, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Brooklyn

From Flatlands to Festivity

By Tangerine Clarke

Celebrate the Caribbean BCM

Brooklyn Paper

‘A space for kids’: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate Caribbean culture with family festival

Jean Joseph gives acceptance speech as president of the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions for a fourth term.

Brooklyn

Four-time leader: Jean Joseph sworn in again as Lions Club president

By Nelson A. King

Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse among members of the clergy as Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hosted a successful Brotherhood Service, distributed Thanksgiving gifts in November 2024.

Haiti

Haitian officials debunk viral video of alleged ICE confrontation

By Nelson A. King

From left, Patrick Victor, proprietor of Mr. P's Homemade Ice Cream shop, NYC Councilmember Rita Joseph,District 40, and a supporter in front of the 1397 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn colorful facade on Juneteenth, June 19, where scores of free scoops were shared in the Little Caribbean community.

Trinidad & Tobago

Mr. P’s Homemade Ice Cream, made with love, honors Juneteenth with free scoops

By Tangerine Clarke

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams addresses Town Hall meeting of Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke in Brooklyn on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Caribbean

Caribbean candidates win Democratic Primary Elections in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Guyana

Jeffries to present posthumous award to Adriana Younge’s parents at Guyana Independence event

By Nelson A. King

BP Antonio Reynoso addresses a gathering at Borough Hall on Sept. 27.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso joins deed theft fight

By Nelson A. King

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Adrianna Younge to be honored posthumously at Guyana Independence Festivities in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Elected officials, community leaders and residents participate in the 6th  Annual Haitian Cultural Day Parade on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Haiti

Haitian Culture Day Parade ‘an uplifting highlight’: Bichotte Hermelyn

By Nelson A. King

Because Roots Event

Brooklyn Paper

‘Because, Roots’ brings Brooklyn voices together through storytelling, New York City subway map

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Brooklyn Paper

Op-ed | Viva il Papa! Memories of the people’s pope

prospect park monuments to motherhood sculpture

Brooklyn Paper

New Prospect Park sculpture ‘Monuments to Motherhood’ celebrates caregivers

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