Meet The Culture Carriers

Grenada is proving that size is no barrier to success. The Spice Isle has emerged as one of the Caribbean's strongest tourism performers in the first quarter of 2026, posting impressive stayover growth that reinforces its reputation as one of the region's fastest-rising destinations. According to first-quarter data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Grenada welcomed 54,565 stayover visitors, representing a 12 percent increase over the same period in 2025. The perf

For nearly a decade, Carlie Robinson had been chasing one goal. She had stood on the podium before. She had collected bronze medals. She had earned silver. She had proven herself among the Caribbean's elite distance runners. But one prize had remained just beyond her reach, the top step. On a challenging, hilly course in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Robinson finally achieved what years of discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance had prepared her for. The Barbadian distance runner

CURLFEST® has evolved far beyond a beauty festival, it has become a cultural movement that celebrates Black identity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community. Produced by the Curly Girl Collective, a 100% Black women-owned organization, the event stands as a testament to what can be achieved when women create opportunities on their own terms and build spaces designed to serve their communities. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, thousands will gather at Randall's Island in New Yor

There are days when travel is about checking landmarks off a list. Then there are days that remind you why you fell in love with the Caribbean in the first place. This was one of those days. The journey begins in Montego Bay, where the morning sun is already warming Jamaica's famous north coast. As we leave the city behind, the drive toward Negril becomes part of the adventure itself. The road winds through small towns, roadside fruit stalls, and fishing villages where life m

If you weren't at Barclays Center on Sunday night for Wild'N Out Live Tour, then you missed a historic moment as Caribbean culture took center stage in a major way. Closing out Caribbean Heritage Month with an unforgettable celebration, the star-studded event blended comedy, music, and island pride into one of the most energetic nights Brooklyn has seen all year. While Wild'N Out is known for its quick-witted battles, celebrity appearances, and high-octane entertainment, Sund

For Caribbean horse racing enthusiasts, Bowen's appearance at Caymanas Park today, June 27 is the return of a rider whose journey from the small island of Barbados to some of North America's most competitive circuits has inspired horsemen throughout the region. Born and raised in Barbados, Bowen's love affair with horse racing began at an early age. His father, Roscoe Bowen, purchased a share in a racehorse, exposing young Rocco to life at the Barbados Turf Club. While many

Grenadian Olympic champion Sir Kirani James is set to receive one of the highest honors ever bestowed upon a Caribbean athlete: his image will appear on the Eastern Caribbean currency, making him the only living person selected for the distinction. The announcement comes as the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) moves forward with plans to redesign its banknotes, replacing the image of Queen Elizabeth II with distinguished figures who have made lasting contributions to the

A new generation of Black filmmakers is proving that you don't need a studio to win As Hollywood continues to wrestle with questions of access, ownership, and who gets to tell Black stories, a Bronx-born filmmaker is quietly answering them on his own terms. Dante Hillmedo, the cinematographer, director, and entrepreneur behind Team Elite Productions, and who was raised by Jamaican parents, has released his debut feature film Butterfly across Amazon Prime, Fandango at Home, Go

Keenan “Special” Bristol is entering a defining new chapter with Music Brings Life, the nonprofit organization he founded to raise awareness around blood donation and sickle cell disease through education, film, music, and community engagement. This year, the organization is celebrating a series of major milestones, including a Best Film Director award, a Los Angeles-area film festival screening, an upcoming HBCU tour, and more than 5 million views for the film’s soundtrack,

History is calling, and Brooklyn is about to witness a defining moment for Caribbean music and culture. On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the legendary Beenie Man, widely celebrated as the King of Dancehall, returns to New York for an unforgettable evening at Barclays Center as he takes center stage for Wild'N Out Live in a groundbreaking cultural moment decades in the making. For more than three decades, Beenie Man has helped shape the global sound of dancehall, influencing generati