On Friday May 27 at 8:00pm at Tribeca Cinemas, The Urban Book Source in association with director Mills Miller and producer Kaven Brown presents, Behind Those Books, a film exploring the rhyme and reason of the fast growing genre of urban fiction. The documentary screenings will kick-off a host of events taking place in New York City during Book Expo of America (BEA) weekend. … [Read more...] about Behind Those Books: A Closer Look at Urban Fiction
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Jamaican Flash Mob in NYC
Jamaica Tourist Board took over Union Square, NYC with a dancing flash mob promoting Jamaica. It's great that the tourist board is getting creative with their marketing strategies. Very Fly-Caribbean-Chic! … [Read more...] about Jamaican Flash Mob in NYC
Caribbean Week in NYC
Caribbean Week is coming up in New York City. The week long celebrations of all thing Caribbean is a great time to connect with fellow islanders for business, culture, fashion and tourism. Caribbean tourism officials, the media, artists, performers, celebrity chefs, fashion designers, models, investors and other strategic partners converge on New York. Engaging … [Read more...] about Caribbean Week in NYC
Lajuan Wright: Color, Grit and Real Inspirations
One doesn’t have to be curator to appreciate great art. Acrylic paintings and collages using various mediums are my favorite. I had the pleasure of view pieces of local artist Lajuan Wright. A Bridgeport native, of Jamaican descent, always had a knack for art, particularly drawing, painting and sculpting from a young age. Inspired by his surroundings is what make his pieces … [Read more...] about Lajuan Wright: Color, Grit and Real Inspirations
NYC DJ Bans Kartel For Black History Month
Local NYC radio personality, program director and DJ Dubb Master Chris of Irie Jam Radio recently decided to temporarily ban playing Vybz Kartel's music on radio for Black History Month. Black History Month is a big deal and we as a people should take every opportunity to celebrate our heritage. I feel if I continue to play Vybz Kartel, an artiste who is now very much known … [Read more...] about NYC DJ Bans Kartel For Black History Month