As the Labor Day carnival nears, the president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association shares his insight on what makes the celebrations memorable. By: Fenix Suriel |Editorial credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com The 2025 Labor Day theme is “Viva la Carnival,” emphasizing the event’s vibrant celebration of culture and historical significance. “I think […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com A History and Analysis of J’ouvert in Trinidad & Tobago and Brooklyn J’ouvert, the pre-dawn ritual that explodes onto the streets hours before the main Carnival parades, is more than just a party. It is a living, breathing manifestation of history, resistance, […]