Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life

NYS Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, looks on as a bunch of Easter Egg hunters fill their baskets with candy, at her Annual Easter hunt extravaganza, on Saturday April 4, at Paerdegat Park in Assembly District 58, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Chandler-Waterman brings community together at Egg Hunt

By Tangerine Clarke

Founder of the Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) Mohamed Q. Amin, eighth from left (front) poses with members, and celebrants after leading the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade on March 29, in Richmond Hill Queens.

Queens

Caribbean Equality Project leads 2026 Phagwah Social Justice Collective at Little Guyana’s Annual Holi Parade

By Tangerine Clarke

A coalition of organizations, elected officials, on on March 8, demanded funding and resources to end gun violence, after a mass shooting outside Richard's Restaurant & Bar on Avenue L, in Canarsie, Brooklyn, over the weekend. From left, are Senator Roxanne Persaud’s Chief of Staff Tanequa Strong, a representative from Enough is Enough, NYS Assembly Member (AD59) Jamie Williams, organizer, Jibreel Jalloh (sixth from left), a speaker from Save Our Streets (SOS), and Founder & CEO of Man Up Inc. Andre T. Mitchell.

Brooklyn

Community, NYPD join call for action after Canarsie shooting

By Tangerine Clarke

Michelle London as Sarah in the David Heron’s Gala Easter Sunday production of Easton Lee’s "The Rope and The Cross."

Power Shift: Herod, Pilate portrayed by women at JPAC April 5

By Tangerine Clarke

A group of clients outdoors relish in elements of Eleven11.live - a listening space for Those Ready to Stop Postponing Their Lives

Guyana

Sonia A. M. Daly launches digital listening space Eleven11.live

By Tangerine Clarke

Members of the Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association hosted a powerful BHM commemoration, and honored its 100th Year Anniversary at the Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows, Corona, on February 19. Pictured from left are Beverly George, Esq.Hon. Janice A. Taylor. Hon. Cassandra A. Johnson, Hon. Lourdes A. Ventura, Hon. Valerie Brathwaite Nelson Regens Jean Baptiste (senior John Jay college) Hon. Nicole A. Mc Gregory Mundy, Jawan Finley, Esq., Hon. Melissa B. Deberry, Hon. Andrea S. Ogle, Hon. Fania Jean, Hon. Ulysses B. Leverett (ret.) and Hon. Marguerite A. Grays.

Black History Month

Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association commemorates Black History Month 100th Anniversary

By Tangerine Clarke

Image via Metro Newspaper Service

News

Women’s History Month – Leading the change, Women Shaping a Sustainable Future: Events to attend

By Tangerine Clarke

Carol A. Fraser, founder of Miracle Hands Designs, sculptor, fashion and costume designer wearing one of her creations.

News

Women’s History Month champion Carol Fraser paves the way for youth in the arts

By Tangerine Clarke

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority eagerly chatted about their breathtaking island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, during the New York Travel & Adventure show, at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Jan. 24, 2026. From left are Canesha Appleton, Independent Travel Agent Kerryann Thomas, (Intele Travel) Colien Hinds, and Roderick HInds, at the Antigua and Barbuda kios against beautiful scenery of the twin-island state.

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda draws year-round tourists despite small size

By Tangerine Clarke

The diplomatic offices celebrated Guyana's 56th Republic Anniversary with an Interfaith Service at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church on Feb. 23. From left, Pandit Ravi Doobay, Pastor James Richmond, Minister Counsellor Marissa Edsards, Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, Senator Roxanne Persaud, Consul General of Guyana to NY, Ambassador Michael E. Brothrson, and President of the Guyana Cultural Association Ave-Marie Brewster-Haynes.

Guyana

Guyana envoys Michael E. Brotherson, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett host Diaspora Interfaith Service for Republic Anniversary

By Tangerine Clarke

Ramadan celebrates beam with smiles at the very first Crescents lighting at Brooklyn Borough Hall on the beginning of the religious holiday, Feb. 17, 2026. The lighting was held in collaboration with the Eid Committee, Emgage, and Muslim Community Network.

News

Historic Ramadan ceremony held at Borough Hall

By Tangerine Clarke

Chimarie Morillo St. Kitts & Nevis Tourism Authority Midwestern Sales Representative in the United States, poses for a picture against the backdrop of pristine landscapes of St. Kitts during the recent 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show at the Jacob Javits Center.

St Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis showcases big tourism appeal on scenic St. Kitts

By Tangerine Clarke

Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson at his desk after speaking with Caribbean Life at the diplomatic office, 228 E 45th St. in New York City.

Guyana

Guyana Consulate begins issuing digitized passports, documents

By Tangerine Clarke

Masqueraders wearing costumes designed by Nelsion Nurse creator of Harmony Band, that will be vying in Guyana's 56th Republic Anniversary Mashramani along the parade route in Georgetown on Feb. 23, 2026.

News

Georgetown prepares for dazzling Mashramani celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

Seniors on the dance floor enjoying Bollywood songs performed by entertainers, during the 5th Annual V-Day hosted by ICF, in collaboration with United Adult Care, at Liberty Palace in Richmond, Queens.

Dance

Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day in full Indo-Caribbean style

By Tangerine Clarke

Happy Valentine day greeting card, hearts, cupids

Arts & Entertainment

Love is in the air: Cupid’s Arrow sets the stage for Valentine’s Day 2026

By Tangerine Clarke

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