Martin: Celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
By Melissa Martin Start planning a party for the 2019 National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Listen to the sounds of reggae, meringue, calypso, rumba and zouk music during the merrymaking. And dance. Sip a tropical concoction and feast on seafood. Caribbean…
Caribbean fest expands this year with a wider focus on food, music, culture
BY SARAH RAVITS From The Advocate Celebrating the deep roots of “the northernmost Caribbean city,” NOLA Caribbean Festival is back for the seventh year with a more regional focus and a full slate of cuisine, music, dance and culture. Founder…
Caribbean heritage month closes
Caribbean heritage month closes out with day long spectacular fest By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate the end of Caribbean Heritage Month at Brooklyn Borough Hall on June 29. The indoor and outdoor…
Public Advocate presents Caribbean Heritage Month Proclamations
By Tangerine Clarke From Caribbean Life Public Advocate of the City of New York, Letitia James presented proclamations to Caribbean nationals, and citizens of Caribbean descent, during a recent Caribbean Heritage Month reception in the David Dinkins municipal building, in…
Caribbeing House reopens with a new look
By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life They’re back and with a new look. The Flatbush Ditmas Park-based cultural center Caribbeing House is open again after its winter hiatus. The center which officially re-opened in April, is also sporting a new…