By Margaret Kimberley The members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) follow Biden’s Ukraine policy in lock step. In doing so they fail their constituents and discredit the legacy of Black politics. On June 11, 2015, the late Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member John Conyers made this statement about Ukraine. “House passed my amendment […]
Kenneth Bryan, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization and Minister of Tourism of Cayman Islands, spoke at the USA-Caribbean Investment Forum in New York, highlighting the Caribbean’s investment potential. He mentioned the region’s allure with its beautiful beaches, vibrant cultures, and rapid tourism growth. Minister Bryan acknowledged the challenges, like climate change and energy reliance, […]
Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine has burst onto the scene in Times Square, bringing the authentic flavours of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City. As one of two classy Caribbean establishments under the umbrella of the Jasmine’s Restaurant Group, the popular specialty restaurant continues to please palates and attract both locals and visitors to […]
Hundreds of immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago living in New York welcomed a street renamed after Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday. The New York City Council had voted unanimously to approve the name change. And 131 Street in Richmond Hill, Queens became the first street to be named after the twin island Caribbean republic. Richmond […]
By Margaret Kimberley Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist The latest Donald Trump indictment is no cause for celebration. The oligarchs still rule, the military industrial complex still gets public money, the criminal justice system he now faces is still constructed to ensnare Black people, and the democracy said to be protected doesn’t […]
Naomi Osaka’s sights are set on the upcoming Australian Open as she eyes a remarkable comeback. The Japanese-Haitian-American tennis sensation, who took a break from the sport in September, has already begun her journey back to the tennis courts just weeks after giving birth to her daughter on July 12, 2023. Demonstrating a determination to […]
Black-owned Purpose Toys a boost partnering with Walmart Canada In honor of Black Business Month, Purpose Toys, the largest Black-owned, culture-focused toy company in the USA, led by CEO DeeDee Wright-Ward, introduces the international expansion of their . This unique line of 11.5-inch dolls celebrates children with coily, curly, loc’d, and naturally textured hair. Notably, […]
A diplomatic row is reported to be brewing between the United States and Jamaica after the Jamaican government rejected a request to grant diplomatic immunity to the spouse of a US diplomat in a same-sex marriage. It was reported that the US requested that all privileges given to a diplomat be given to the spouse […]
JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Anticipation is reaching new heights in the twin-island Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda as Keisha Schahaff and her daughter Anastasia Mayers prepare to embark on an unprecedented journey – a space travel odyssey that will etch their names in history. This remarkable mother-daughter duo is set to become Antigua and Barbuda’s […]
Caribbean countries are considering approaching the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ) for a legal opinion on demanding compensation from 10 European countries over slavery, as the fight for reparative justice is stepped up, the president of the group of 33 nations in the region has said. Ralph Gonsalves, the current leader of the Community […]
