Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Hakeem Jeffries at National Action Network's MLK Day Public Policy Forum.

News

Jeffries urges unity, justice at MLK Day events

By Nelson A. King

Stephen "Cat" Coore.

Music

Honoring Cat Coore

By Nelson A. King

Leslie Fields-Cruz BPM executive director.

Movies

HBCU Student Film Festival to premiere award-winning shorts Jan. 27

By Nelson A. King

The Rev. Melvin Boone, senior pastor at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church (UMC) in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, says it’s “Time to Wake Up.”

News

Pastor Melvin Boone urges ‘Time to Wake Up’ during BUSS Rev. Dr. MLK celebration

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician Clifton George Bailey III, better known by his stage name Capleton.

Music

Best of the Best Music Fest returns

By Nelson A. King

Brian Cunningham with Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

Caribbean

Trump administration’s visa freeze sparks Caribbean outrage

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Sean Paul.

Hurricane Relief

Sean Paul headlines Heat Caribbean Night for Jamaica relief

By Nelson A. King

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Melanie’s Law into effect, flanked by Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, second from left, and others.

Politics

Brooklyn’s Cunningham first to endorse Hochul’s reelection

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

News

Mayor appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

By Nelson A. King

Council Members Rita Joseph, left, front row, and Crystal Hudson, second from left, front row, among attendees at town hall meeting by Caribbean-American US Representative Yvette D. Clarke in Brooklyn on Monday, June 16, 2025.

National

Brooklyn, Bronx leaders honor MLK’s legacy ahead of holiday

By Nelson A. King

Jungle Bay, Dominica is one of the top retreats in the Caribbean.

Dominica

Dominica launches national gospel festival ‘Glory in Paradise’

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall artiste 1SkiOG releases his viral track, “‘Have You Ever.”

Music

1SkiOG drops ‘Have You Ever’

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking on the announcement with myriad state and city elected officials.

Caribbean politicians applaud universal childcare for children under five

By Nelson A. King

President and CEO of Square Deal Shippers, Inc. Ruby Wood at her warehouse in Brooklyn.

St Vincent

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service

By Nelson A. King

City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

News

Narcisse, Clarke stand with striking nurses

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Mamdani joins Under the Radar Theater Festival to give away 1,500 free tickets in commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all.

Mayor Mamdani backs free theater tickets citywide

By Nelson A. King

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