BOY, DON’T TOUCH ME from "Leave Me Alone" by Calypso Rose Calypso Rose, nee Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, received the World Music Award in France for her album Far From Home. The honor was bestowed on the 76-year-old legend in the midst of a stop the violence movement in her home country Trinidad. Inspired by a remixed song from Rose's album, “Leave She Alone” became … [Read more...] about Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
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Top 5 Costumes for Bermuda Carnival
While Trinidad is hailed as the mecca for carnival, it can be quite expensive to play mas. With masqueraders dishing out $800+ USD for a costume that is little more than bikinis and beads! Well, Bermuda Carnival might be the place to play ah mas! I had the pleasure of witnessing the third annual Bermuda Carnival Band Launch on January 8th. While I enjoyed seeing the creative … [Read more...] about Top 5 Costumes for Bermuda Carnival
Generation Revolution Review and Q&A with Film Directors Cassie Quarless and Usayd Younis
Generation Revolution is a documentary that follows the rise of young activists in the U.K. The film gives a real-time account of activism for young people of color as they are going through the motions of mobilizing. In speaking with Generation Revolutions’ directors Cassie Quarless and Usayd Younis, they provided insight on the importance of documenting the … [Read more...] about Generation Revolution Review and Q&A with Film Directors Cassie Quarless and Usayd Younis
Blue Apron Review
I tried Blue Apron for the first time and I love it! I love to cook, but trying new recipes is sometimes a bit challenging.I've been doing a lot of meal planning to make my weekdays easier. I find a recipe, get the ingredients at the grocery store, prep and make the dish. I somehow always forget an ingredient, miss a step...I always make up for it, but still a hassle … [Read more...] about Blue Apron Review
Fit Vibes: Running Playlist
“Is sweat I come out to sweat, I bet I sweating more dan you!” - Machel Montano “Like ah Boss” As my fitness journey continues running is always an activity that I enjoy. While I enjoy running outside with the warm sunshine on my face, winter forces me on a treadmill when I want to get my running fix. I’m still doing my T25 program, but on the weekends I can sleep in a little … [Read more...] about Fit Vibes: Running Playlist