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Jamaican-born Captains Veniece Gayle and Paul Blake lead the NYPD’s 24th Precinct in Upper Manhattan, guiding one of the city’s busiest commands while honoring their Caribbean heritage during Black History Month.

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Sarita Nauth founded Islands of Influence to create space for Caribbean women to be recognized as founders, innovators and decision-makers within the beauty industry.

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Yuvana Beauty fills a long-ignored gap in makeup for aging Black and Brown skin

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Shanna Lord, founder of SLS Hair and Scalp Wellness, stands inside her Bedford-Stuyvesant studio, where she integrates Caribbean herbal traditions with modern trichology.

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Fresh-fruit creations sweeten New York City’s dessert scene

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Caribbean startup redefines feminine care

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

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

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LinkUp Rum Punch bottles Caribbean spirit, culture and connection

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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.

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

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