Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 8, 2024

Dr. Karlene Lawrence with husband LeRoy Graham.

News

Jamaican-born Dr. Karlene Lawrence is passionate about saving lives through preventive healthcare

By Tangerine Clarke

U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke.

Politics

Clarke endorses Harris for US President

By Nelson A. King

Sponsors and Supporters joined author Kamla Millwood, fifth from left, during her first July 28 book tour launch at the Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights.

Books

Author Kamala K. Millwood launches book tour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Tangerine Clarke

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Court

James hails court victory against Google

By Nelson A. King

Farah Délance

Barbados

Farah Délance Foundation prez promotes Haitian culture on Barbados mission

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso

Politics

‘Community Baby Shower Fund’ for new, expecting parents in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

A screenshot of cultural critic and journalist Touré in Black Folk Don’t…Swim, now streaming as part of AfroPoP Digital Shorts

Movies

‘Black Folk Don’t…Swim’ features on AfroPoP Digital Shorts

By Nelson A. King

sprinkled white amphetamine powder, concept snuff drug addiction.

Court

Former Caribbean premier jailed for 11 years for cocaine smuggling

By Bert Wilkinson

More from Around NYC

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‘Everyone is welcome here’: District 9 celebrates second annual Pride parade at Roberto Clemente State Park

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CM Paladino outraged by murder in Little Bay Park after teen was stabbed to death, dozens of scooter riders seen fleeing crime scene

NY: 2024 Presidential Election Day

Who’s on the ballot, where to vote and more: Brooklyn Paper’s guide to the 2026 primary election

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Giants’ Andrew Thomas Foundation fundraiser raises more than $53,000 for youth and families in underserved communities