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The late Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison dies

By Nelson A. King

Gregorio Mayers, Esq.

People

CUNY Law appoints MEC Prof. Gregorio Mayers, Esq. to Board of Visitors

By Nelson A. King

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QNS

From $19 to Six Figures: Rosedale baker turns pandemic setback into flourishing cake business

addox K. Murphy, a high school senior at BASIS Independent Upper School in Brooklyn.

People

High school student makes a difference through dedication to serving others

By Milette Millington

12-year-old Jazmin Headley (center) officially opens the Jazmin Headley Corner inside the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) staff daycare in Kingston. Dr. Natalie Whylie, CEO of Kingston Public Hospital and VJH, and Dr. Garth McDonald, Senior Medical Officer at VJH, are looking on.

Jamaica

12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress Jazmin Headley donates toys, books to Jamaican hospital

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born artiste Kereena Beckford.

People

Jamaican-born artiste, manager Kereena Beckford earns MSc in Entertainment Business

By Nelson A. King

Dara Bragg, founder of the SITA Awards, left, with award recipient Lenny Green, host of the hugely popular radio show WBLS 107.5 FM - The Quiet Storm at the 8th Annual SITA Awards.

People

SITA Awards program honors Quiet Storm’s WBLS 107.5 host Lenny Green, others

By Tangerine Clarke

The Beaton Family in front pew: Husband Douglas Beaton, second from left, with son Kevin to his right; daughter Denica to his immediate left; and Minerva's sister-in-law, Joy MGowan, right, who is married to Minerva's brother, Neil McGowan.

Guyana

Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

By Nelson A. King

Veteran Anthony Beckford.

People

Jamaican-American District Leader Anthony Beckford celebrates Veterans Day

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, third from left, front row, adorned in Dominican cultural outfit.

People

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hold successful Masquerade Ball

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, second from left, joins honorees Senior Priest - Spiritual Leader Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, Inc, Acharya Arun Gossai, Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Hon. Raja Rajeswari, Executive Director, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Kavita Mehra, and guests lighting the Diya to commemorate the Second Diwali event organized by the DA's office on Oct. 23, at NYC College of Technology, in Brooklyn.

People

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez joins honorees to light Diya at second Diwali celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

A group of beautifully dressed women were honored at the 11th Annual Noni Styles runway event on Oct. 12 at the Major Owens Center in Brooklyn. From left are Kamla Millwood, Paula Harris, and Karla Jo-Ann Gittens. NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, fourth from left, joins Venice Anderson and Violinist Dr. Melanie R. Hill for the photo-op.

People

Legislators honor community advocates at Noni Styles runway event

By Tangerine Clarke

Sybil 'Gee Gee' George (fourth from left) surrounded by attendees at her first gala.

Guyana

Gee Gee George: Empowering communities through radio and philanthropy

By Tracey Khan

Circle of Care Awards (COCA) 2024 honorees.

Health

CABS Circle of Care Awards Gala celebrates community and caregivers

By Michael Kevin Williams

Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R, a licensed psychotherapist and social worker.

Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean native uplifts community through dedication to emotional well-being

By Milette Millington

Wesley Millington, fourth from left, receives an award, flanked by COSAGO President Crispin Friday and his wife, Ancilla, to Millington's right; SVG Consul General to the United States Rondy McIntosh and his wife, Semone, to Millington's left; and O'Brien Simmons, left.

St Vincent

Outstanding two receive SVG Independence Anniversary honors in N.Y.

By Nelson A. King

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