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Throwback to this past weekend when Flatbush and Caton Avenues in Brooklyn was renamed in honor of the late Dr. Roy Hastick Sr. Local politicians, leaders, community members, and family did not let the inclement weather stop them from saying the last goodbye to the late Caribbean entrepreneur and leader. Born in St. David’s, Grenada, on May 10, 1950, the celebration was timely and a great way to continue honoring his life.... More on this story at the link in the bio.

In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army, on the basis of anti-Black racism. Fast-forward to 2013, the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents, retroactive to 1929, rendering more than 200,000 people stateless. Elena, from acclaimed filmmaker Michèle Stephenson, profiles one young woman of Haitian descent, Elena Lorac, and her fight against these anti-Bla...ck, anti-Haitian laws. Tonight Elena will air as part of the Shorts Program in season 13 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange on WORLD Channel and worldchannel.org beginning on Monday, April 26 at 8 pm ET. More on the film at the link in the bio.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says his administration is taking all the necessary steps to protect citizens as the La Soufriere volcano continues to spew ash after roaring to life 24 hours ago. Speaking on the radio early Saturday, the Prime Minister said the Government has, in addition to shelters, booked approximately 800 rooms in guest houses and hotels to accommodate large families, persons with disabilities and others. He also urged people at shelters to be patient... and calm. Read more at nycaribnews.com. Link in bio.

What are you doing tomorrow night? Join us live tomorrow from Facebook and Youtube for the 2nd book launch of Miss Pat’s new book - My Reggae Music Journey. There’ll be tributes and commentary from family, friends and community leaders. ... Come on through! See more

Join us in celebrating the launch of Miss Pat Chin’s book Miss Pat - My Reggae Music Journey this Friday during our Community Book Launch at 7pm. Broadcasting Live from Facebook and Youtube. Mark your calendars! ... Repost @vprecords

A look at our speaker lineup for CMBC 2020. From Heads of State to elected officials to professionals and business owners. Have you registered yet?... Go to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caribbean-multi-national-busin For more information, check out the conference website at cmbc2020.com #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference

Billionaire Michael Roberts talks about the outlook of jobs by 2025, and how that impacts diversity. #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference #cnbusinessconference2020

Debra Fraser-Howze thanking Karl and Faye Rodney for 25 years producing the Caribbean Multinational Business Conference (CMBC) #cmbcconference #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference

Colleen Payne, owner of MCI Diagnostics appealing to clergymen to encourage the lasses to get tested before COVID-19 ravages our Black community. #cmbc2020 #gettested

The CMBC 25 - 2020 starts tomorrow! Have you registered yet? Our host at this year's Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference... FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Register at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caribbean-multi-national-busin For more information, check out the conference website at cmbc2020.com #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference Janice Lawrence-Clarke

The CMBC 25 - 2020 starts this Friday! Have you registered yet?Speakers at this year's Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Register at Eventbrite... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caribbean-multi-national-busin For more information, check out the conference website at cmbc2020.com #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference

What our past CMBC attendees say about the conference. The Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Former PM of Jamaica shared her thoughts on the coming together of this effort over the last 25 years. >>>>>Tickets for this year’s CMBC is available at the link in the bio.<<<<<... cmbc2020.com #cmbc2020 #cnbusinessconference2020 #cnbusinessconference See more

As soon as Barbados announced plans last Tuesday to remove the British monarch as its head of state, several took to social media to offer up who they think would be a suitable replacement Robyn Rihanna Fenty. What y’all think? Yes or no?

Fabiana Pierre-Louis, 39, is an American lawyer. On June 5, 2020, Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy announced his intention to nominate Pierre-Louis to the New Jersey Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Walter F. Timpone in November. This daughter of Haitian immigrants is on track to become the first Black woman to sit on New Jersey’s highest court, serving at a time when the state and the country remain deeply divided over racial and economic injustice. https://www.nycaribnews.com//daughter-of-immigrants-to-be/

Grammy-winning Jamaican artiste Koffee will be headlining @manifesto_ja historic 12-hour live-stream multidisciplinary music, arts, and culture festival on August 29 under the theme ‘New World’. Koffee will be streaming her full concert set live from Kingston. Prepare for a line-up that includes dance, comedy and visual arts showcases, film screenings, cyphers/spoken word performances, and mindful movement/yoga sessions.

Bolt celebrated his 34th birthday last Friday at the Football Factory in Kingston and was tested at home a day later in anticipation of a business trip overseas this week. The party was attended by a host of local and international celebrities, including former Reggae Boyz captain Ricardo Gardner, Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, and Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey, as well as entertainers, has been the bane of criticism after videos surfaced online showing COVID-...19 breaches. Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed that Usain Bolt’s now-controversial birthday party is now being investigated by the police. More at the link in the bio. See more

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Join us tomorrow for the rescheduled Virtual Vibes Jamaica Independence celebration show hosted via Zoom. Link in the bio. Also live-streaming on Carib News Facebook and YouTube accounts. Hosted by the one and only #SherylLeeRalph ... See you there!

Hi all, We do apologize for the glitches with the show tonight. We are having technical difficulties that can not be resolved, so the show will take place instead this Saturday 8th at 7:00 pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Sheryl Lee Ralph will be there to host us again. ... See you on Saturday!

Join us on Thursday for a Virtual Vibes celebration of Jamaica Independence. Hosted by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. We also roll out our Power 100 nominees. Join us via Crowdcast or follow the livestream via Facebook and YouTube.... Link in the bio.

The letter presented within was sent to the Public Bronx Borough Hall Hearings on June 22 as a matter of public record. The writer, Myrlie Evers, is an American civil rights activist and journalist who worked for over three decades to seek justice for the 1963 murder of her husband and civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The letter is testimony to the CUNY Board of Trustees around the reappointment of President Rudolph Crew to Medgar Evers College for the 2020-2021 academic y...ear. Click to read contents of the letter.