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KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI - MARCH 30, 1992: Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Belize

Jamaicans observe Michael Manley’s centenary

By Dawn Plummer

Book cover of “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World.”

Books

The Legacy of Slavery Around the World, Past and Present

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during an interview in New York on March 13, 2024.

Belize

Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam.

Books

The roots grow strong in this beautiful photo-filled gift book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Belize

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

Screengrab of Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the National Book Award this year in Poetry for her collection Something About Living (2024).

Books

National Book Foundation celebrates 75 years of hosting National Book Awards

By Milette Millington

Book cover of "If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana” by Theodore R. Johnson.

Books

You thought hard about your vote – Now read this book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

A section of the audience at the Brotherhood Service.

Belize

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions host Brotherhood Service, distributes Thanksgiving gift packages to community

By Nelson A. King

Local historian, professor, and artist Tao Leigh Goffe, whose debut book,” DARK LABORATORY: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis” (published by Doubleday/Penguin Random House), will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.

Books

Local historian, professor, and artist Tao Leigh Goffe releasing debut book next year

By Milette Millington

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, William “Spliff Star” Lewis, (Busta Rhymes) Trevor George Smith, Jr. holding a Proclamation from PA Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, and Dr. Meda Leacock, after a turkey donation by the Grammy-nominated rapper at PS 135 in Brooklyn where he attended school.

Belize

BP Reynoso proclaims Nov. 23, Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. Day

By Tangerine Clarke

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Books

It’s what you want for your ho-ho-holidays

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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Frankie McIntosh co-authors ‘The Art of the Soca Arranger’ with Prof. Ray Allen

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Growing Up Urkel” by Jaleel White.

Books

No need for a remote control for this story of growing up on TV

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Photo of seasonal cookbook covers.

Books

What’s on your Thanksgiving table? Let these cookbooks answer the question

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of "Groundbreaking Magic" by Martha Blanding with Tim O'Day.

Books

It’s a small world after all, and change made it so

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Author Marlon James poses for portrait during an evening conversation with Desiree C. Bailey moderated by William Johnson about James’s new book "Moon Witch Spider King" of the dark star trilogy and Bailey’s book "What Noise Against The Cane" at Books & Books on Feb. 19, 2022 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Jamaica

Jamaican novelist Marlon James series set for an HBO debut

By Dawn Plummer

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Police are investigating a stabbing in Richmond Hill that started inside a bar and spilled out onto Jamaica Avenue, where the suspect plunged a knife into the victim's torso.

Suspect sought for stabbing man he was arguing with in Richmond Hill bar that spilled out onto Jamaica Avenue: NYPD

Council Member Phil Wong penned a letter to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and the NYC Water Board.

CM Wong calls for end to ‘backdoor tax’ on water bills amid budget concerns

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