Photo courtesy: New York City Council Queens, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, local elected officials, faith, and community and faith leaders unveiled a street sign co-naming 127th Street and Liberty Avenue as “Masjid Al Abidin Way.” Established in 1977 in Richmond Hill, Queens, Masjid Al Abidin was founded by Muslim immigrants […]
Editorial credit: AlanMorris / Shutterstock.com Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)—a picturesque chain of Caribbean islands—offers Afro-Creole heritage, English-language access, and strategic investment incentives (including potential future citizenship reforms). For African American investors seeking authentic cultural engagement, sustainable returns, and regional pathways, SVG features unique opportunities in tourism, agriculture, creative enterprise, and emerging offshore services. […]
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten is a unique Caribbean island divided between two European powers: the French Collectivity of Saint Martin in the north, and the Dutch Sint Maarten in the south. This duality creates a richly multicultural and multilingual environment, ripe for culturally aligned investment, economic opportunity, and diaspora relevance. For African American investors, the island offers a […]
Saint Lucia is a volcanic twin-peaked island in the Eastern Caribbean, celebrated for its lush rainforests, Creole heritage, and globally recognized Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Blending Afro‑Creole identity, English accessibility, and investor-friendly incentives, it offers African American investors rich opportunities in tourism, culture, agriculture, and citizenship mobility. Culture & Identity Saint Lucia’s culture is […]
Saint Barthélemy—commonly called St. Barts—is a tiny, exclusive French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, known for its white-sand beaches, artistic Creole flavor, and luxury real estate market. For African American investors drawn to culture-rich, high-end ventures, and global mobility under French and EU legal frameworks, St. Barts offers compelling opportunities grounded in authenticity and enduring […]
The twin-island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis merges rich Afro-Caribbean heritage, English-speaking accessibility, and globally renowned investment pathways—with its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program standing as the world’s longest-running and most prestigious. For African American investors seeking cultural resonance, global mobility, and purposeful returns, St Kitts offers multifaceted opportunities nurtured by stability and strategic incentives. Culture […]
The British Virgin Islands (BVI)—a British Overseas Territory made up of around 60 Caribbean isles—is globally recognized as a premier offshore financial hub and a boutique tourist enclave. For African American investors seeking economic opportunity alongside cultural affinity and legacy-building, the BVI offers a compelling environment. Cultural Heritage & Identity Afro-Caribbean Creolization BVI culture blends […]
By: Janet Howard The recent Community Unity Breakfast on Saturday, July 12, hosted by the Caribbean Diaspora United (CDU), marked a pivotal moment in the movement to unify New York’s ethnically diverse Black communities. Drawing nearly 500 attendees from the Caribbean Diaspora, African American, Continental African, and other ethnic groups, the event reflected CDU’s core […]
By CAW Editorial Board June marks Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM)—or at least it should. For two decades, this month has served as a time to celebrate the rich culture, resilience, and enduring contributions of Caribbean Americans across the United States. From the halls of Congress to the classrooms of Brooklyn, from hospital wards to […]
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 […]