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- AGs act to protect Haitian immigrants
by Nelson A. King on April 30, 2025 at 3:15 pmNew York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants of their legal status under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. TPS is a humanitarian program that protects individuals from returning to countries that have … Read More
- Visually-Impaired Dancehall Star Nigy Boy pays heartfelt tribute amid national mourning in Guyana
by Nelson A. King on April 30, 2025 at 1:45 pmWhat was planned as a night of music and enjoyment at the Old Broom All White event at the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground in Guyana, turned into a moment of shared grief, as Jamaican dancehall artist Nigy Boy paused his performance to pay tribute to 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose tragic death days earlier had … Read More
- Brooklyn reggae artist Minna LaFortune drops ‘Weekend Vibes’
by Nelson A. King on April 30, 2025 at 1:10 pmBrooklyn-based reggae artist Minna LaFortune on Tuesday dropped her latest single, “Weekend Vibes,” a captivating fusion of Amapiano grooves and Caribbean soul. This track marks a dynamic evolution in LaFortune’s musical journey, offering listeners an uplifting anthem that celebrates relaxation, joy and the universal love for weekend festivities. “Weekend Vibes” seamlessly blends the rhythmic elements … Read More
- Brooklyn native Denis Weekes shows kindness to his community through love of cooking
by Milette Millington on April 29, 2025 at 7:45 pmDenis Weekes, a native of Barbados and retired executive chef living in Brooklyn, has a few surprises up his sleeve: he’s a certified scuba diver, a great swimmer, and once used spearfishing to pay his way through college. He credits his mother with having the greatest influence on his career path. “My cooking influence came … Read More
- Jamaican born storyteller Sharon Gordon launches book tour in Brooklyn for novel ‘Sherribaby’
by By Tangerine Clarke on April 29, 2025 at 7:30 pmJamaican-American storyteller and distinguished media professional Sharon Gordon launched her first book, “Sherribaby. “ Narrated as a thought-provoking and captivating work of fiction, it takes readers on an emotional journey of resilience, identity, and self-discovery while weaving together themes of love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit. Gordon, a former Caribbean Life contributor, during a … Read More