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Jocelyn Rivera, founder and CEO of Pressplay Agency, The Female Manager Co., and Staff Stars, stands at the helm of three culture-driven businesses she built from the ground up.

Dominica

Rivera’s rise: From Indie music hustle to CEO of three cultural powerhouses

By Tracey Khan

Carol Thomas stands outside Just Because Salon in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, which she has transformed into a sanctuary for women living in shelters and facing difficult life transitions.

Business

How Carol Thomas helps women heal — One hairstyle at a time

By Tracey Khan

Marva Lane, Brittney “Stikxz” Williams, Nneka Nurse, Tiffane Stephens, and Shari Brown, recipients of the Caribbean HERitage Awards honoring women in food, beverage, and hospitality.

Business

Rewriting Caribbean Cuisine: Nneka Nurse puts heritage on the plate

By Tracey Khan

Founders Patrick Cruz and Ka-wana Jefferson inside Lost Borough Ice Cream’s Yonkers flagship, where Caribbean heritage meets handcrafted sweetness.

Dominican Republic

Yonkers’ Lost Borough Ice Cream scoops up expansion for National Ice Cream Month

By Tracey Khan

From left, Patrick Victor, proprietor of Mr. P's Homemade Ice Cream shop, NYC Councilmember Rita Joseph,District 40, and a supporter in front of the 1397 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn colorful facade on Juneteenth, June 19, where scores of free scoops were shared in the Little Caribbean community.

Trinidad & Tobago

Mr. P’s Homemade Ice Cream, made with love, honors Juneteenth with free scoops

By Tangerine Clarke

Andrew and Jean Morris owners of Sam's Caribbean Marketplace in West Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island.

Business

Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace: A Long Island legacy born from $50 and a dream

By Nelson A. King

Romesha Deen, owner of the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel in the world, poses inside her Hollis, Queens store.

Business

Queens franchise becomes world’s first Guyanese-owned Carvel and Cinnabon

By Tracey Khan

Business

Harissa Hot Honey grows from homemade recipe to national gourmet brand

By Tracey Khan

Aliya Huey, co-owner of Continent Brooklyn, stands inside the dining room of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant located within the Indigo Hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Business

Continent Brooklyn: A culinary landmark of Caribbean culture and hospitality in New York

By Tracey Khan

Private chef and public health student Marie Armand prepares entrées for a private catering event.

Haiti

From vision to reality: Chef Marie Armand celebrates Zoe’s Kitchen milestone

By Tracey Khan

Sewett, renowned for her versatility in makeup artistry, prepares a bride for her special day, showcasing her expertise beyond SFX to include everyday beauty and glamorous looks.

Guyana

Chontelle Sewett turns dreams and nightmares into art

Tracey Khan

Rondel Boodram, owner of Sandz NY surrounded by guests as they enjoy the vibrant ambiance of Sandz NYC’s soft opening, featuring live music and Caribbean-inspired décor.

Business

Sandz NYC ushers in new era of Caribbean Culture in Queens

By Tracey Khan

Davis showcases a spread of Trinidadian favorites, including callaloo at the Queens of Food and Beverage scene event in Brooklyn.

Business

A Taste of Trinidad on Long Island: Trini Bites brings Caribbean flavor to the suburbs

By Tracey Khan

At Red Rooster, Harlem's Culinary and Cultural Traditions Take Center Stage.

Bronx

Red Rooster Harlem: Where food, music, and community thrive

By Tracey Khan

Corey Steele, owner of Drink Your Fantasy, bartends at a private birthday dinner event in New York.

Trinidad & Tobago

Breaking Barriers: Mobile bartender ‘Drink Your Fantasy’ redefines industry perceptions

By Tracey Khan

Chef Odean Smith prepares a signature dish blending Caribbean flavors with kosher cuisine.

Jamaica

Chef Odean Smith blends Caribbean roots with Kosher cuisine, redefining culinary boundaries

By Tracey Khan

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