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‘The Forgotten MasterPeace,’ art exhibition on display through Sept. 30
Acclaimed visual artist and creator of the global Protect Yo Heart movement, UncuttArt, unveiled his powerful new solo exhibition: The Forgotten MasterPeace. The Art of Mastering Peace, at the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem, is running until Sept. 31, 2025. Curator Anderson Pilgrim told Caribbean Life that “this immersive show invites viewers to pause and… Read More
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Celebrate rum culture at Brooklyn Rum Festival this weekend
Rum lovers, mark your calendars! The 6th Annual Brooklyn Rum Festival is back and bigger than ever on Aug. 16, offering an immersive journey into the vibrant world of rum culture. This year’s festival is more than just a tasting event; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and community. Taking place at BK Loft 26,… Read More
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Americans trade snow for sand — and a second passport
United States buyers are heading to the Caribbean not only for a seasonal and enjoyable vacation but also to purchase properties. Americans’ purchase of properties on some islands has increased significantly. While making these purchases, the benefit of what comes with the purchase is notable: obtaining a second passport from the island nation. Five Caribbean… Read More
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US drops the hammer: Grenadian officials lose visas in Cuban medical dispute
In what appears to be the first set of visa cancellations for Caribbean government officials linked to the Cuban medical brigade program, the US State Department says it has cancelled the entry visas of an unidentified number of Grenadian officials and family members. This move has stunned government officials in the Eastern Caribbean tourism-dependent nation.… Read More
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Arthur Ashe Institute and T&T college forge alliance for Mental Health and Equity
A new initiative aimed at improving youth mental health in Trinidad and Tobago, was recently launched with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the College of Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), and the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH) – a New York Based nonprofit founded… Read More
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Torino, maltrattamenti da codice rosso. Interviene la Polizia Locale
Maltrattata e segregata dal compagno, scappa con la madre e il figlioletto a Torino e chiede aiuto alla Polizia Locale, intervenuta in applicazione del protocollo del “codice rosso”. È successo la settimana scorsa. Protagonista, una donna di circa 20 anni, che subiva maltrattamenti da parte del convivente, che non la lasciava neppure uscire di casa.… Read More
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Marcia Griffiths joins Beres Hammond, Cham for reggae magic this weekend
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths, now celebrating an incredible 61 years in music, will share the stage with Beres Hammond, Cham, and Lady Da Flame for this weekend’s Beres Hammond & Friends concert series in the Tri-State area. The shows are set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at NJPAC in Newark, NJ, and Sunday, Aug. 17, at… Read More
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Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
Inside Government with PoliticsNY is new a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government features New York State Assembly Member Brian Cunningham. Assembly Member Cunningham represents the 43rd Assembly District in Brooklyn which includes the neighborhoods of Prospect Lefferts… Read More
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Hochul signs legislation to celebrate history, community of Harlem
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Sunday, Aug. 10, to celebrate Harlem’s rich history as the community celebrated the 51st Harlem Week festival. Hochul said the two new laws will rename the 110 St-Central Park North subway station 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza and empower the Council on the Arts to designate the Harlem Renaissance Cultural… Read More
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Caribbean advocates urge closure of ICE facility at 26th Federal Plaza
Caribbean immigration advocates are demanding that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency immediately close its detention center on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. The urgent call came after Senior Judge Lewis Kaplan of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a Temporary… Read More
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