Former Turks and Caicos PM Misick Re-Arrested in Brazil
Caribbean 360 is reporting that former Turks and Caicos Prime Minister Michael Misick has been re-arrested in Brazil. The author writes:
"The spokesman for the...
Akosua Report: Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
“I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man” - Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
On May 20, 1743, Francois-Dominique Toussaint...
Black Filmmakers That Changed the Game
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton highlights black filmmakers that changed the game for blacks in the Hollywood film...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has died. Family spokesman...
Barbados: ‘The House of Landship’ Play Bridges Past and Present
Multilayered, riveting, epic and dramatic are the best words to describe Winston Farrell’s latest play, 'The House of Landship.' As Barbados struggles to stay...
Jamaica Poised to Become New Animation Hub
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Jamaica is poised to become a new animation hub. The World Bank is partnering with the Government of Jamaica,...
Aleta Chappelle to Direct ‘Macbeth’ Film Adaptation in Caribbean
Shadow and Act is reporting that Aleta Chappelle will direct a film adaptation of the Shakespearean play, "Macbeth," which will be filmed in Jamaica...
Remembering Paul Robeson: The Emperor Jones
by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.
If you're familiar with the term, "Renaissance Man," then the name Paul Robeson is not news to you. The son...
FLOTUS’ DNC Speech Resonates with Women in the Caribbean
OPINION
by
Tara J. Wilkinson
Listening to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention Speech, it hit home that although we so often think of ourselves as...
Reggae Legend Peter Tosh Receives Posthumous Award
David McFadden of the Associated Press is reporting that the Jamaican government honored late reggae star Peter Tosh with an order-of-merit award, the nation's...
