Cake extraordinaire Khalilah Rose is originally from Jamaica migrating to the U.S. as a teen she figured out how to navigate through these Brooklyn streets and expand her love for sweets with her business Cakes by Khalilah. In part 3 of the #CAHM series hear more about her experiences of converging passion with culture. Check our Kerry's interview with Khalilah too! Also … [Read more...] about #CAHM Series Part 3 w/ Khalilah Rose of Cakes by Khalilah
What to Wear to an Outdoor Fete
"Party when the sun comes up, 'til the sun goes down and tun up di sound!" (Mavado "Give It All To Me") Summer time means day parties outdoor fetes (as my fellow Caribbeans like to say!) are all the rave. Here's some summer party inspirations for my Fly-Caribbean-Chic ladies whether you want to go casual, glam or bohemian chic. Outdoor Fete Casual Look by … [Read more...] about What to Wear to an Outdoor Fete
#CAHMSeries Part 2 with Georgie-Ann Getton-McKoy
Continuing our Caribbean American Heritage Month (#CAHM) Series is Geogie-Ann Getton-McKoy who moved to the U.S. from Jamaica when she was just a young girl. Adjusting to a new country was challenging, but she had drive, a passion for technology and set a goal of reach Caribbeans in technology just like her. This budding entrepreneur founded Illicit Minds and Caribbean in Tech … [Read more...] about #CAHMSeries Part 2 with Georgie-Ann Getton-McKoy
Dance Your Caribbean New Traditions Festival – a #CAHM Event in NYC
Photo by Christopher Cushman Dance Your Caribbean New Traditions Festival 2016 is a dance performance festival celebrating contemporary expressions of Caribbean Culture, running from June 11-12, 2016 that includes, 2 evening performances and a post-show discussion and reception. The festival will feature Facing Home: Love and Redemption by Christopher Walker and Kevin … [Read more...] about Dance Your Caribbean New Traditions Festival – a #CAHM Event in NYC
#CAHM Series Part 1 with Melisa Boutin of Your Money Worth
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! This year I partnered with Kerry-Ann of Carry on Friends to bring to you a split five part series. We interviewed five amazing women, but ask completely different questions regarding the influence of their Caribbean heritage. I asked more cultural questions and Kerry asked questions about their career and/or entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about #CAHM Series Part 1 with Melisa Boutin of Your Money Worth