Honoring Queens Religious Hub, Speaker Adrienne Adams, Elected Officials, and Community and Faith Leaders Unveil “Masjid Al Abidin Way”

Honoring Queens Religious Hub, Speaker Adrienne Adams, Elected Officials, and Community and Faith Leaders Unveil “Masjid Al Abidin Way”

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 […]

Barclays Center Sets Record for Caribbean Concerts in 2025, Underscoring Genre’s Cultural Impact

Barclays Center Sets Record for Caribbean Concerts in 2025, Underscoring Genre’s Cultural Impact

Photo courtesy: BSE Seven Caribbean shows have generated 20% of arena’s gross revenue this calendar year to date   BROOKLYN (Sept. 2, 2025) – Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) today announced Barclays Center has hosted a record number of seven Caribbean concerts in 2025, generating 20% of the arena’s gross revenue for the calendar year to […]

Reggae Fest Massive Vybz Kartel Labor Day Weekend

Reggae Fest Massive Vybz Kartel Labor Day Weekend

Brooklyn, NY – 2025 – The Labor Day holiday weekend is about to kick off in high gear. Before the West Indian Parade on Monday, the celebrations are starting early in Brooklyn with shows at Barclays Center on Friday and Saturday! On Friday, Vybz Kartel returns to Barclays Center for a third time this year. […]

Exploring Community Unity: Highlights from the Caribbean Diaspora United Event

Exploring Community Unity: Highlights from the Caribbean Diaspora United Event

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 […]

Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra: 10 Years of Culture, Community, and Championship Wins

Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra: 10 Years of Culture, Community, and Championship Wins

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 […]

Colgate Women’s Games Records Broken at Finals

Colgate Women’s Games Records Broken at Finals

  Photo Credit: Elliot Mangual/Colgate Women’s Games New York, NY — With great expectations, athletes converged in New York City for the finals of the 49th annual Colgate Women’s Games (CWG) track and field series on Saturday, February 1. And the event did not disappoint — producing meet records, outstanding performances, entertainment and special guests for the runners, […]