Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Trinidadian-born nursing leader Jocelyn Alleyne displays eer award.

Trinidad & Tobago

NYBNA, CANA honor distinguished Trinidadian-born nursing leader Jocelyn Alleyne

By Nelson A. King

Borough President Reynoso, Lion Dancers, and members of the public.

Brooklyn

Reynoso hosts spectacular Lunar New Year celebration

By Nelson A. King

Kristi Noem delivers remarks at a working lunch at the Shield of the Americas Summit at Trump National Doral Miami, in Doral, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.

Politics

Caribbean immigration advocates, pols welcome Noem’s firing

By Nelson A. King

Josue Pierre, district leader and co-founder of Rogers Burgers (left) with Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director of Atelier Artist and co-founder of Rogers Burgers.

Brooklyn

Caribbean-owned Rogers Burgers lands residency at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Nelson A. King

New York Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn) on Wednesday, March 4, highlighted the urgent need for updates to New York State's white collar criminal laws against fraud, scams and other types of financial crimes.

Politics

Myrie holds hearing on white collar crime, scams and fraud

By Nelson A. King

the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Chair Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (pictured), demanded that the Trump administration cease all operations created to disenfranchise and displace Black immigrant communities

Politics

CBC demands reversal of Trump policies impacting Black immigrant communities nationwide

By Nelson A. King

A protesters holds a sign outside the Whipple Federal Building during a demonstration against ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, U.S., March 1, 2026.

Haiti

HBA strongly condemns death of Haitian national in ICE custody

By Nelson A. King

Leader of the Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir, Jacqueline Hopkins.

Black History Month

The Jacqueline Hopkins Choir headlines Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Crystal Hudson.

People

Women’s History is still being written: Hudson

By Nelson A. King

The way Mayor Zohran Mamdani sees it, there seems to be only two ways for his administration to close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap by this June.

News

Mamdani, Hochul announce first four communities to receive free 2-K seats

By Nelson A. King

Music

Sean Paul, Stalk Ashley ‘Ready for the Ride’

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

James reminds New Yorkers of SNAP work requirements

By Nelson A. King

Artist Dred Lion and Samantha Thomas GTA Marketing Executive at a radio Interview.

Grenada

Grenada leverages T&T Carnival to strengthen cultural tourism

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall Star Masicka set to embark on North America Tour.

Music

Masicka drops ‘Life of Sin’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican dancehall singer Mr. Lexx.

Music

Mr. Lexx drops ‘Slow Mo’

By Nelson A. King

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Immigrant rights groups rally for state protections

By Nelson A. King

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