Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life

Books

Caribbean American Poetry Association to host virtual Thanksgiving Book Party, Nov. 20

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with students and personnel of BK International High School Food Pantry. The politician launched a resource drive to support Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Essential items could be dropped off at Borough Hall until Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

Jamaica

BP Reynoso leads Jamaica Relief Drive — Donations open through Nov. 26

By Tangerine Clarke

Lead pastor of Liberty Bible Fellowship Church in Ozone Park Queens, Joseph Persaud and wife, First Lady Rachael Persaud cut the cake during the pastor's 60th Birthday celebration, and the renewing of their 35th wedding anniversary in the ballroom of the elegant Crescent Beach Club in Bayville Long Island, on Nov. 7, 2025.

Guyana

Queens Pastor Joseph Persaud honored at joyous 60th birthday celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

Seated are Yesterday's Children honorees, from left, are Victor Mungo, Iris Porter, Joyce Bailey, Michael Young and Vitis McGuire, Standing, are Winston “Gypsy” Peters, and Senator Kevin Parker, at the 15th Annual celebration at the Golden Palace in Queens on Oct. 19, 2025.

Caribbean

103-year-old Jamaican matriarch among five honored at Yesterday’s Children’s 15th Annual presentation

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, right, after accepting the Lawrence M. Orton Award for Leadership in City and Regional Planning from the American Planning Association’s New York Metro Chapter’s (APA-NYM).

Brooklyn

Reynoso’s 2025 Plan for Brooklyn wins top city planning award

By Tangerine Clarke

Mohamed Q. Amin, third from left, founder/president of the Caribbean Equality Project, surrounded by members, in front of their colorful ornate booth at the Annual Diwali Festival on Oct. 18, in Smokey Park, Queens.

Queens

Richmond Hill shines bright as Diwali motorcade lights up the night

By Tangerine Clarke

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a spirited Diwali celebration at the Kissena Hindu Center in Queens, and presented Citation of Honor to community leaders who have made significant contributions throughout the borough. From left are Dr. Vipul Patel, Sami Sarkar, Guyanese-born Dr. Sharla Madho-Khargi, Dr. Shreeya Tuladhar, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (in back), Nagasser Ramgarib, Ashif Ahmed, and Rasik Sanghavi. The event was held on Oct. 16.

Queens

Queens BP Donovan Richards Jr. Diwali celebration honors seven

By Tangerine Clarke

GraceKennedy Foundation Project Officer Jade-Ashley Carberry- Meikle engages with TV host Zay Harding (fourth from left) and children from the Rose Town community in Kingston during filming of The Visioneers With Zay Harding.

News

GraceKennedy Foundation brings global recognition to Jamaica with CBS TV series ‘Visioneers’

By Tangerine Clarke

First Lady of Guyana Arya Ali, President Dr. Mohomed Irfaan Ali, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, with NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, at a Meet & Greet on Sept. 23, where the Head-of-state, addressed compatriots in the ballroom of Russo on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Guyana

Guyana’s president draws rousing applause in Queens Meet-and-Greet

By Tangerine Clarke

Track & Field Athletes of St. John's University in Queens, strike a pose on Saturday, Sept. 27 - "University Service Day" at the newly branded Community Food Pantry Inc. in Richmond Hill. The ladies and coaches volunteered, bagging and serving nutritious meals to hundreds of residents in two sessions. From left, stooping front, are Coach Desmond Robinson, and Board Members of Community Food Pantry, Roger Gary, and Tony Singh.

Queens

St. John’s University Red Storm women athletes serve families at Community Food Pantry in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Donna Bridgeman's stunning look was inspired by the mysterious beauty of Queen Nefertiti, and designed by Designer Patterson Nelson, for the 8th Annual Masquerade Ball, at Marine Park Golf Course, in Brooklyn on Sept. 20, 2025.

Arts & Entertainment

Royalty at the Met Masquerade Ball – a dazzling spectacle of costumes, revelry, and entertainment

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn artist Tara center, surrounded by family members at her art series honoring women, during a display at a Sept. 13 Black Art Matters Pop-Up tour at Waverly Street art space in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn artist unveils collection at Black Art Matters pop-up tour, inspired by family, nature, ancestors

By Tangerine Clarke

From left Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman Assemblymember Brian Cunningman, in back Mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani Councilmember Rita Joseph and owner of Nanni Health Food Veggie Restaurant Wayne Ragguette expressing concerns, on Church Avenue in Little Caribbean during an Aug. 30 tour.

News

Chandler-Waterman, Caribbean American United, endorse Zohran Mamdani for Mayor during Little Caribbean Tour

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, President of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, and Curator of the Musician Appreciation Awards, Lady Ira Lewis, Bass Guitarist, Drummer Colin Stewart, Lead Guitarist, Richard Schultz, and President of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, with their Awards. Miss CARICOM, Monica Sanchez, far right, at the Musician Appreciation Awards, at the Waterfall Lounge, on Church Avenue, Brooklyn, on Sept. 14, 2025.

Guyana

Musical Appreciation Awards honor legendary Guyanese at jazz session in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

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Trinidad & Tobago

NY Trinidad & Tobago Republic Day celebration to honor four distinguished nationals on the Hudson River

By Tangerine Clarke

A Flag Dance is performed by Stephon and Princess Cronniett during a Sept. 11 remembrance in Canarsie organized by Leaders Engaging in All-Round Development International (LEAD*N).

Canarsie remembers 9/11 with drumming, storytelling, and litter to glitter clean-up

By Tangerine Clarke

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