By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Everett Collection / shutterstock.com Mad Men is a landmark television series that aired from 2007 to 2015, created by Matthew Weiner. Set in the 1960s, it delves into the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue, primarily focusing on the enigmatic Don Draper, portrayed by Jon Hamm. The series […]
By Sandy Connors | Photos Courtesy: Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra (PESO) has much to celebrate in a year marked by milestones and music. Under President Wayne Bernard’s leadership, the Brooklyn-based ensemble clinched an unprecedented double victory at the 2024 Junior and National Panorama competitions — a first for the group and […]
Introduction Psycho-Cybernetics, introduced by Dr. Maxwell Maltz, is a psychological framework that emphasizes the profound impact of self-image on human behavior. Originating from Maltz’s work as a plastic surgeon, the concept evolved as he noticed that changing a person’s physical appearance often led to a transformation in personality and behavior. Maltz realized that altering the […]
Photo credit: Karston “Skinny” Tannis New York, NY – [April 1, 2025] –Internationally celebrated soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, has made history once again—this time as the first soca performer to sell out two SummerStage concerts at Central Park within hours of going on sale. Set for July 5 and July 6, 2025, these back-to-back sold-out shows […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com | Photo of Marcia Griffiths The Electric Slide has become a timeless favorite at weddings, parties, and celebrations worldwide. But did you know this iconic dance traces its roots back to Jamaica in the 1970s? Here’s the fascinating story behind the song and the moves that have […]
By Sandy Conners | Editoril credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / shutterstock.com Zoe Saldaña made history at the 97th Academy Awards by winning the Best Supporting Actress Award for her powerful portrayal of Rita in the Spanish-language musical crime comedy film Emilia Pérez. This marks her first-ever Oscar nomination and win, and the achievement is particularly significant […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Christian Bertrand / shutterstock.com Los Angeles, CA – In a stunning turn of events, jurors in Los Angeles have found rapper A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The charges stemmed from a 2021 incident where the rapper allegedly […]
By Delano George Bell , jamaicans.com | Phot This year’s Reggae Genealogy Concert celebrates three towering figures in Jamaican music—Wayne Wonder, Inner Circle, and Donovan Germain—whose contributions have profoundly shaped reggae and dancehall while elevating Jamaican culture on the global stage. The 2nd Annual Reggae Genealogy Concert, produced by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, will […]
By Nick Marx, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were an electoral vulnerability for Donald Trump. Though popular with the Republican base, his appointment of antiabortion judges gave serious pause to many key voting blocs, including undecided young men. In pursuit of these voters, Trump’s strategy […]
By Zoe D. Peterson, theconversation.com | Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / shutterstock.com The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims. Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people […]