Caribbean film Bazodee premiered last week in New York City. Starring Natalie Perera and soca star Machel Montano, the film is set during the eventful time of Trinidad Carnival. West Indian people came out in a massive way to support, Trinis was repping hard as expected! The film brought out the best of the crowd as the cheered in excitement at the site of Maracas Beach on the … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to See Bazodee
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Caribbean American Heritage Month Re-Cap
I know it's the end of July, but I had such a great June that I wanted to share. I was a busy, but it was extremely fulfilling! Caribbean American Heritage Month had so many amazing moments that I had to share a mini re-cap on the fun filled month. I teamed up with Kerry of Carry on Friends for a Caribbean American Heritage Month series where we interview five … [Read more...] about Caribbean American Heritage Month Re-Cap
#CAHM Series Part 4 w/ Renee Baptise of Retisa Beauty
Born of parents from Grenada, Renee Baptiste is a makeup artist and skin consultant based in the metro New York area. Her experiences of dual cultures were her reality daily. She shares what the experience was like for her growing up, connecting with other first generation Caribbean-Americans and the nuances of being Caribbean-American entrepreneur. Renee is devoted to … [Read more...] about #CAHM Series Part 4 w/ Renee Baptise of Retisa Beauty
#CAHM Series Part 3 w/ Khalilah Rose of Cakes by Khalilah
Cake extraordinaire Khalilah Rose is originally from Jamaica migrating to the U.S. as a teen she figured out how to navigate through these Brooklyn streets and expand her love for sweets with her business Cakes by Khalilah. In part 3 of the #CAHM series hear more about her experiences of converging passion with culture. Check our Kerry's interview with Khalilah too! Also … [Read more...] about #CAHM Series Part 3 w/ Khalilah Rose of Cakes by Khalilah
#CAHMSeries Part 2 with Georgie-Ann Getton-McKoy
Continuing our Caribbean American Heritage Month (#CAHM) Series is Geogie-Ann Getton-McKoy who moved to the U.S. from Jamaica when she was just a young girl. Adjusting to a new country was challenging, but she had drive, a passion for technology and set a goal of reach Caribbeans in technology just like her. This budding entrepreneur founded Illicit Minds and Caribbean in Tech … [Read more...] about #CAHMSeries Part 2 with Georgie-Ann Getton-McKoy