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 […]
Photo courtesy: CMEx Bahamian Songstress Simmone Bowe to Headline 2024 CMEx Awards in Miami SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (November 21, 2024) – Soulful Bahamian singer and performer Simmone Bowe will headline the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser in Miami next month. Renowned for her warm, powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Bowe will deliver […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens All Fours is a unique and competitive trick-taking card game with deep historical roots in 17th-century England. Over centuries, it migrated with British colonists to the Caribbean, where it evolved in the hands of Trinidadian, Vincentian, Grenadian, and Canadian communities. Today, it is more than a game—it is a beloved cultural […]
New AfroPoP Digital Short is the perfect spooky story for the season and for our times The experience portrayed in the latest AfroPoP Digital Short, Sundown Road, is chillingly familiar. You’re driving on a back road in Anytown USA. Your car breaks down. Your mobile signal is lost. The sun begins to set and there doesn’t seem […]
Photo credit: Vybz Katel Facebook Good day, Mr. Palmer. I was one of many who advocated for your release. I defended your release from imprisonment, even at the cost of losing friendships. I must admit that I didn’t follow the original trial. Still, over the past couple of years, I have thoroughly reviewed the events […]
By Linda Hohnholz, eTurboNews |Editorial credit: Gustavo Frazao / shutterstock.com Jamaican Women Leading Hollywood recognized 25 honorees at inaugural dinner. Presented by CODA Network with support from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), the inaugural Jamaican Women Leading Hollywood (JWLH) Honors dinner on September 28 at Hotel Figueroa brought together industry leaders, advocates and talents to […]
Photo courtesy Tracey Khan New York, NY— The inaugural Bouyon Festival in New York was a tremendous success, selling out to an eager crowd at Amadeus Nightclub in Queens on Saturday, August 25. The event celebrated Caribbean unity with a vibrant display of flags from various nations, creating an atmosphere of love and togetherness. Sold […]
By Lyndon Taylor | Photos courtesy of Dream Wknd NYC New York City is set to groove to the nostalgic beats of the 90s as Dancehall Queen and reality TV sensation Spice takes center stage at the second staging of Dream Wknd NYC’s ‘World Dance Best of The 90s’ event. Scheduled for June 29th at […]
Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com By CAW Staff Writer In recent events that sent waves through the music industry, Rihanna has emphatically clarified that she is not retired from making music. The global billionaire superstar recently spotted donning an “I’m Retired” shirt. She has reassured fans that she is far from hanging up her […]