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Several leading New York politicians were among academic and community figures who paid their last respects on Thursday, Aug. 28, to Dr. Eda F. Hastick, an academic and founding member of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). Hastick died on Aug. 17 at the age of 88.
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Brooklyn community bids farewell to CACCI founding member and academic Dr. Eda Hastick

By Nelson A. King
Roxaane Joseph and Atiba Edwards smile for a photo while wearing green ribbons to represent their roles as grand marshals at the Caribbean Carnival Parade.
Caribbean

Edwards, Joseph ‘thrilled,’ ‘honored’ to serve as 2025 Caribbean Carnival Parade grand marshals

By Nelson A. King
Felicia England, center, portrays Suga Candy Mas' "Forsithia", flanked by other Suga Candy masqueraders
Brooklyn

A day of joy and tragedy: West Indian American Day Carnival Parade spectators sees glorious march end with gun violence again

By Nelson A. King
This colorfully costumed bunch of little ones are ready to mas in Karibbean Island Puls Kidz that depicted "Five Senses of Carnival" in the Junior Carnival road march in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on August 30.
Brooklyn

Masqueraders, dazzles with enthusiasm at junior WIADCA carnival in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

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‘Vive Le Carnivale’: Brooklyn puts its Caribbean pride on display at the 58th annual West Indian Day Parade

People dancing in the streets during J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn
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Dancing before dawn: J’ouvert brings thousands to Brooklyn carnival celebration

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Brooklyn pols and community groups unite in support of Haitian immigrants

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Plant Powered Metro NY helps reverse chronic illness with food and community

Rogers Burgers Co-founders Josue Pierre, left, and Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur
Brooklyn

J’Ouvert in Flatbush: A celebration of Caribbean culture, resistance and community

By Nelson A. King
The Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) on Saturday, Aug. 23, hosted a successful Annual Youth Pan Fest in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn

Successful Youth Pan Fest in Crown Heights

By Nelson A. King
dancers in pink outfits at launch of West Indian American Day Carnival at Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn

WIADCA launches 2025 Caribbean Carnival at Brooklyn Museum

By Nelson A. King
Damaris Valentin, left, and Lessica Wallock portray "Jamrock" Skymaxx Mas.
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Inside Life | Everybody’s talking about ‘Vive Le Carnivale’

By Vinette K. Pryce
Queens locals donned festive clothing as they celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence day on Tuesday, Aug 19.
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Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

Kison Ventour with a portrayal for "Lustria.”
Grenada

SkyMaxx Mas’ ‘Wildest Dreams’ for Caribbean Carnival

By Nelson A. King
Abena Amory entertains patrons in October 2024 at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens
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Abena Amory lights up Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala in Queens

By Nelson A. King
Signage of Rogers Burgers on 801 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226.
Brooklyn

Flatbush Flavor: Haitian duo powers Black Business Month with Rogers Burgers

By Nelson A. King

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