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Marian Makeba in Mama Africa.

Movies

ADIFF celebrates over 30 years of ArtMattan Films

By Nelson A. King

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is led by Executive Director Melissa Smey.

Music

Miller Theatre looks ahead to 2026-27 season

By Nelson A. King

From left to right: Shania (Forrester Creative Renaissance Fund), sitting on a chair in the corner; Karl Bigby (Faceless Studios), Meschida Philip (MProjekts Creative Group), and TAMCC students who shadowed the audition/workshop event in addition to people who came in to audition.

Grenada

NYC x Grenada Film collaboration expands creative opportunities for emerging Caribbean talent

By Nelson A. King

Athletes from Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) in St. Kitts and Nevis display a plaque won at Penn Relays, flanked by management: Deputy Consul General Kressell Daniel, left; and Kylla Herbert, left, coordinator of the St. Kitts and Nevis Penn Relays initiative.

St Kitts and Nevis

Herbert hails CEMSS Penn athletes ‘excellence’

By Nelson A. King

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador to the United Nations Vynette Frederick addresses ceremony. SPOONY General Secretary Kenneth Williams is in background.

SPOONY, local officials honor mothers

By Nelson A. King

US Virgin Islands dancehall recording artist Kruziano, left, with award-winning US producer BL Tha Hook Slaya.

Music

USVI recording artist Kruziano working on new single ‘I’ll Be There for the Weekend’

By Nelson A. King

Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne, right, receives bouquet of flowers from her "oldest friend" Doris McIntosh.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne recounts journey as a single mother

By Nelson A. King

A vintage car passes by images of late Cuban President Fidel Castro, Cuba's former President Raul Castro, and Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel displayed on a billboard in Havana, Cuba, May 15, 2026.

Cuba

Trump imposes more sanctions on Cuban officials

By Nelson A. King

Luchina Fisher.

Music

‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards

By Nelson A. King

Jada Kingdom

Music

Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’

By Nelson A. King

Attendees enjoy a Love & Harmony Easter voyage party in Nassau, Bahamas.

Music

Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival

By Nelson A. King

Valcia Williams's son, Nicholas Charles, holds a plaque, and daughter, Noelani Charles, holds a certificate. Valcia Williams is in a white usher dress; her mother, Catherine Williams, is left. They are flanked by members of the UWF Special Recognition Committee. UWF President Marlene Ferguson is at right.

Religion

United Women in Faith honors Vincentian Valcia Williams with ‘Mother of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks at the Progressive Democratic Political Association during the Women Celebrating Women 2026 Sapphire Awards on May 3.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

By Nelson A. King

Amanda St. Louis, the owner of La’Mode BK in Crown Heights.

Food

Caribbean-owned restaurant marks three-year milestone in Crown Heights

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani’s proposed budget

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica

Masicka ‘run tings’: Jamaican dancehall heavyweight delivers three standout releases

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