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Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, second from left, joins honorees Senior Priest - Spiritual Leader Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, Inc, Acharya Arun Gossai, Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Hon. Raja Rajeswari, Executive Director, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Kavita Mehra, and guests lighting the Diya to commemorate the Second Diwali event organized by the DA's office on Oct. 23, at NYC College of Technology, in Brooklyn.

People

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez joins honorees to light Diya at second Diwali celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota. Trump hopes to flip the state of Minnesota this November, which hasn't been carried by a Republican in a presidential election since 1972.

Politics

Trump wins White House; Caribbean-American community very disappointed

By Nelson A. King

A group of beautifully dressed women were honored at the 11th Annual Noni Styles runway event on Oct. 12 at the Major Owens Center in Brooklyn. From left are Kamla Millwood, Paula Harris, and Karla Jo-Ann Gittens. NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, fourth from left, joins Venice Anderson and Violinist Dr. Melanie R. Hill for the photo-op.

People

Legislators honor community advocates at Noni Styles runway event

By Tangerine Clarke

Latest News

Former Finance Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Asot Michael.

Antigua

Antiguan lawmaker murdered

By Bert Wilkinson

Jenell James, president of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Massachusetts, Inc., presents an award to James Cordice, a pioneer and coordinator of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Belize Penn Relays.

Vincy Penn Relays pioneer, coordinator James Cordice honored

By Nelson A. King

Evin Lewis of the West Indies hits out for six runs watched by England wicketkeeper Phil Salt during the first One-Day International between the West Indies and England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Oct. 31, 2024 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

Sports

Massive Victory

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dylan Carter of Team Trinidad and Tobago looks on after competing in the Men's 50m Butterfly Heat 5 on day ten of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome on Feb. 11, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

Trinidad & Tobago

Carter splashes to 100m freestyle bronze

By Devika Ragoonanan

Ford Foundation's President, Darren Walker, is at the podium.

News

Studio Museum in Harlem gets $10 million grant

By Dawn Plummer

Legendary reggaeton artist Ivy Queen.

Music

Legendary reggaeton artist Ivy Queen makes Carnegie Hall debut

By Nelson A. King

Ky-Mani Marley.

Music

Ky-Mani Marley announces ‘Love and Energy Tour’ dates

By Nelson A. King

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Guest Perspective

Op-Ed | Order in NY’s court: Why adding judges alone isn’t enough

By Skye Ostreicher

The protesters’ demands were clear: “Immigration reform now.”

Guest Perspective

Op-Ed | Healing America’s divide on immigration must go beyond election

By Murad Awawdeh

Sybil 'Gee Gee' George (fourth from left) surrounded by attendees at her first gala.

Guyana

Gee Gee George: Empowering communities through radio and philanthropy

By Tracey Khan

Circle of Care Awards (COCA) 2024 honorees.

Health

CABS Circle of Care Awards Gala celebrates community and caregivers

By Michael Kevin Williams

Machel Montano performs onstage during Day 2 of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

News

Machel Montano gets an MA in Carnival Studies

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister The Hon. Philip Davis of the Bahamas speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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