By Marc Albritton In the last few weeks, we have witnessed the death of an icon in our community, (Lowell Hawthorne, Golden Krust). When an icon dies in the Black community we can often expect scandal…
NYC Council Honors Founder of The African Voices and Reel Sisters Film Festival
NEW YORK, NY: On Tuesday, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn), was joined by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, members of the Women’s Caucus, and other City Council Members to honor Ms…
Profile of Excellence: The Iconic Ian Boyne
By Peter Ivey When I learned of the passing of the late multi-award-winning veteran journalist and Deputy CEO of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Mr. Ian Boyne last month, I immediately recalled …
New York Islanders reveal plans for $1 billion arena
By JONATHAN HILBURG With the announcement of a new $1 billion arena “village” in Nassau County, Long Island, the New York Islanders will be leaving Barclays Center in Brooklyn and returning to their n…
Nobel-Prize Winning Economists Share 4 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
You may not know him, but the latest Nobel Prize winner knows a lot about your relationship with money. Professor Richard Thaler, author of the best-selling book “Nudge,” was awarded the prize in Octo…
Women Who Lead – Kavell Taylor, CEO HomeOwnersHub
I’m not the first American born to Jamaican parents who was raised to believe that the way to success in this country was to get a degree, then get a good job. However, I’ve always been entrepreneuria…
Best Caribbean Music Festivals 2018
By Chris Factor If you were born in the Caribbean or you’re of Caribbean heritage, then your love for Caribbean music is in your blood. No matter what you do, you can’t shake it and why would you want…
Celebs Night Club – New Year’s Eve to Remember
If you’re not sure where to go for your New Year’s Eve Celebration, here is your answer. Celebs Night Club presents their New Year’s Eve party & After Party Sunday Dec. 31st, 20…
Plush Vodka Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
PLUSH Vodka recently celebrated its 1 year anniversary at the Renaissance Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The event brought loyal customers and patrons to the hotel who have at some point in the last yea…
