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Caribbean

More than heat: West Indies Peppa Sauce preserves Caribbean culinary heritage

By Tracey Khan

Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn, holds a bottle of Sorel Liqueur, a hibiscus-based spirit inspired by traditional Caribbean sorrel and now the most awarded American-made liqueur.

Barbados

Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

By Tracey Khan

Jerelyn Rodriguez Williams, CEO and co-founder of The Knowledge House, leads the nonprofit’s efforts to expand access to technology education and career pathways for students from underrepresented communities.

Dominican Republic

The Knowledge House builds a pipeline of tech talent rooted in the Bronx

By Tracey Khan

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Business

LinkUp Rum Punch bottles Caribbean spirit, culture and connection

By Tracey Khan

Chef Kingsley John, owner and executive chef of Bar Manje, returned to the Upper West Side kitchen where he once worked as a dishwasher and now reimagines Caribbean cuisine through contemporary technique.

St Lucia

From dishwasher to chef-owner: Kingsley John comes full circle

By Tracey Khan

From left, Dario Mohr poses with artists Damali Abrams, Wei Xiong, Kraig Blue, Coralina Rodriguez-Meyer and Chihiro Ito (front center). The artists are members of the 2024 Fellowship and will participate in the Biennial exhibition opening Jan. 23.

AnkhLave Arts Alliance brings ‘Echoes of Home’ from Kenya to Brooklyn

By Tracey Khan

Denise Grant, owner of Hactac Events, works inside her Belleville, N.J., production studio, where she brings large-scale floral and event designs to life for clients across the region.

Business

The visionary behind Hactac Events: Denise Grant brings dreams to life

By Tracey Khan

Sooroojballie stands with his chef and kitchen staff, the team behind Déjà Brew Café’s flavorful fusion dishes that celebrate Caribbean, American, and Latin influences.

Guyana

From Guyana to Queens: Suraj Sooroojballie redefines the café experience

By Tracey Khan

Staff members and CEO Navin Shivpal during the new Flatbush Avenue branch opening, marking a milestone moment for the agency as it continues to expand across multiple states.

News

Cottage Home Care Services grows beyond New York, centering culture in home care

By Tracey Khan

Dr. Nicole Grimes, founder and CEO of Carib Biz Network (CBN), leads a mission to empower Caribbean entrepreneurs and creatives through education, networking, and celebration across the diaspora.

News

Carib Biz Network builds community, expands reach with bold year of events

By Tracey Khan

BOTT Founder Leslie Lambert (center) and La’Shawn Allen-Muhammad of the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation with attendees of “Brooklyn Built” in East New York.

News

Brooklyn nonprofit tackles skilled-labor shortage with Workforce Program

By Tracey Khan

Residents set out compost bins for collection under New York City’s expanded sanitation program.

Bronx

‘Trash Chaos’: New Yorkers frustrated by rollout of City’s new composting rules

By Tracey Khan

Jennifer Arnold, VP of Marketing and Communications at the U.S. Soccer Foundation; Christine Quinn, President and CEO of Women in Need (WIN); Jay Carney, Airbnb Global Head of Policy and Communications; two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd; Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee; and New York City Council Member Francisco Moya gather in Brooklyn to announce new community investments.

Sports

Ahead of 2026 World Cup, Airbnb and FIFA to develop soccer pitches across New York City

By Tracey Khan

Kadeisha Placide delivers a motivational speech at her Women in Power Collective event, inspiring high-achieving women to embrace self-awareness, confidence, and purpose-driven growth.

Business

Kadeisha Placide carries on her family’s beauty legacy while building her own empire

By Tracey Khan

Patrons enjoy brunch at CZEN Restaurant in Brooklyn, where the menu fuses Caribbean classics like jerk chicken with Asian-inspired dishes.

Business

Brooklyn Restaurant CZEN blends Caribbean and Asian flavors, eyes expansion

By Tracey Khan

Celebrity hairstylist Xia Charles celebrates the grand opening of her Brooklyn salon, Braided NY, alongside the launch of her ORS product line.

Business

From Beyoncé’s chair to Brooklyn’s streets: Celebrity Stylist Xia Charles opens salon with ORS Hair Care

By Tracey Khan

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