'Emily in Paris' actor, Lucien Laviscount Calls Antigua Home
While many know Lucien Laviscount as a British-born actor, few know that he has Caribbean roots.
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Heritage Month
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Caribbean Profile Stories
A collection of articles about people of Caribbean and West Indian heritage who are rising stars, impact makers, and trailblazers in their communities and around the world.
- Dec 28, 2022
I Am Not My Hair: 10-Year-Old Morgan Colen’s Courage and Triumph
At just 10 years old, Morgan Colen is an author, model, and the recipient of the 2022 I Am Hope Foundation Award.
- Dec 11, 2022
Who is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Actor Winston Duke?
Tobagonian actor Winston Duke returns with a much bigger role in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.
- Nov 17, 2022
25 Year Old Pilot Makeda Dawson's Story of Academic Endurance and Persistence
Makeda Dawson is the first and youngest female St. Johnian to earn hold a commercial pilot license.
- Nov 1, 2022
The Next Chapter for Chief People Officer Joanne Simon-Walters
After her TEDx Talk, Joanne found her voice again, dropped 100 pounds, and felt emotionally stronger than ever.
- Oct 20, 2022
Get to know Jamaican Fashion Model Francine James
Every model dreams of being on the cover of Vogue magazine. And Jamaican Francine James is no different.
- Sep 29, 2022
Beyond the Track: Lewis Hamilton is Fighting for Diversity In STEM Education and Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest drivers at Formula 1 and off the track, he is a champion for social change.
- Sep 14, 2022
Grenadian Michelle Garde Joins Healthcare Startup to Help BIPOC Community
As Head of Value Analytics at Yuvo Health, Grenadian-born Michelle Garde is making quality health accessible to those in need.
- Sep 7, 2022
Soca Legend Machel Montano Celebrates 40 Years in Music
The former child star is a bonafide soca legend, selling out shows and collaborating with award-winning music artists worldwide.
- Aug 17, 2022
Mother of Two Champions Literacy in the U.S. Virgin Islands
What started as an effort to get her son excited about school and reading has transformed into a community-wide literacy project.
- Jul 15, 2022
Guyanese-Born Actress Letitia Wright's Meteoric Rise and Mental Health Advocacy
Letitia Wright is undeniably a Black actress on the rise.
- Jun 9, 2022
Trinidadian Engineer and Author Ajamu Crosby’s Story of Perseverance
Ajamu could have become a casualty of his surroundings, but he wanted much more.
- May 26, 2022
Rising British-Guyanese Designer Saul Nash Wins Queen Elizabeth II Award
The London-based designer received the 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
- May 10, 2022
Jamaican Angelica Stewart Selected For NASA’s Student Airborne Science Activation Program
Jamaica-born Angelica Stewart graduated with honors, was accepted into 14 universities, and is pursuing her dreams as a NASA intern.
- Apr 27, 2022
Cultural Icon Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Man Behind the Art
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a revolutionary artist, poet, and musician. But it was his vibrant artwork that made him famous.
- Apr 13, 2022
Bookstagrammer Cindy Allman Encourages the World to Read Caribbean Authors
The Trinidad-based Bookstagrammer is doing her part to ensure anyone looking for Caribbean literature can have access.
- Mar 30, 2022
Ariana Washington Aspires To Become The First Black Female AAA Video Game Designer and Storyteller
Black representation in video games has come a long way but Ariana Washington would like to take it further.
- Mar 24, 2022
From Sprinter to Brakeman: Andre Marcano Masters Bobsleigh Two Weeks Before Winter Olympics
Andre's unexpected Winter Olympics journey is one of courage and resolve.
- Mar 9, 2022
More Than Fashion, Designer Taribba do Nascimento's Handbags are Symbols of Culture and Heritage
Taribba do Nascimento did not have any interest in entrepreneurship growing up, but an internship in Ethiopia changed that.
- Feb 27, 2022
Designer Carmen Nibbs Debuts Black History Month Doll Collection
Doll fashion designer Carmen Nibbs celebrates Black History Month with a doll collection inspired by her Caribbean and African heritage.
- Feb 15, 2022
Tropical Shipping's First Female Country Manager for Dominica Tells a Story of Determination
Tamara's 'no excuses' maxim helped her scale the ranks only six years into her career to become the first female Dominican Country Manager.
- Jan 26, 2022
How Filmmaker Elishah St. Juste Is Tackling Mental Health
Elishah St. Juste is on a mission to normalize conversations about social issues that negatively impact young people.
- Jan 12, 2022
The Story of Jamaican Trailblazer Cori Gordon: CEO and Amazon's Youngest Delivery Service Partner
At 29 years old, CEO Cori Gordon is leading a delivery service business in partnership Amazon.
- Jan 5, 2022
Bajan Actor and Social Influencer Akhnaten Burrowes Uses Local Folklore To Reach The Masses
Akhnaten Burrowes comic character Beverly "Bev" brings joy and laughter to audiences worldwide.
- Dec 29, 2021
Girls Education Rights Activist Davinia James-Stewart Pays it Forward
Davinia James-Stewart has collected more than two million pennies to send over 450 girls around the world to school.
- Dec 22, 2021
Chef Kerish Robles Helps Shape Virgin Islands Culinary Industry
It is quite fitting that the melting pot of cultures that is St. Thomas, Virgin Islands would give birth to culinary expert Kerish Robles.
- Dec 15, 2021
Andrea Wilson: A BVI Fashion Designer You Should Get To Know
Who is Andrea Wilson? The BVI fashion designer's story is about fearlessly seizing the opportunities that came her way.
- Dec 1, 2021
Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah's Journey to The Top
This newly minted Jamaican icon has carved out her own slice of history and became an inspiration to young girls around the world.
- Nov 24, 2021
Michael Hospedales - The Pannist Who Embodies and Transcends Tradition
Music composer and arranger Michael Hospedales is on a mission to make the mainstream music industry take the steelpan seriously.
- Nov 17, 2021
Academy Award-Winning Director Steve McQueen Fuels Social
As an Afro-Caribbean man who grew up in a majority-white society, Steve McQueen was tired of seeing his people silenced.
- Nov 10, 2021
Who is Guyanese-American Grammy Award Winner SAINt JHN?
Success is often unexpected. There is no guarantee that years of hard work will pay off in the end.
- Nov 4, 2021
Shenseea Labeled The Fastest-Rising Dancehall Artist
With multi-million streaming tracks and collaborations with well-known Rap, R&B, and Reggae artists, Shenseea is on her way to superstardom.
- Oct 26, 2021
British-Born Jamaican Lashana Lynch: First Black Female 007
33-year-old Lashana Lynch's career-defining role in the Bond Franchise signals a slow sign of progress for dark-skinned Black women.
- Oct 13, 2021
Haitian-Italian Designer Stella Jean Combats Racism and Promotes Sustainability in Fashion
In an industry with a long-standing history of racial exclusivism and harsh environmental impact, Stella Jean challenges the status quo
- Oct 6, 2021
Karrian Hepburn-Malcolm: Breaking Barriers in Business
“Don’t be intimidated if you don’t see anyone around that looks like you because there is a first time for everything."
- Sep 22, 2021
Jamaican Alicia Burke’s Meteoric Rise to Supermodel
Like many Caribbean trailblazers that came before her, Alicia Burke is helping to change the way Black models are seen in the fashion world.
- Sep 15, 2021
Makeda Mahadeo: The Jamaican - Rwandan DJ Connecting Two Worlds with Music
On her journey to self-discovery, Makeda knew that she wanted to contribute to a more positive narrative in the Caribbean and Africa.
- Sep 1, 2021
Get to Know Grammy Award-Winning Mix Engineer Leslie Brathwaite
For as long as he can remember, Leslie Brathwaite wanted to contribute to the culture of music, more specifically, hip-hop. And he did.
- Aug 24, 2021
Olympic Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Dominates Track and Field and Cements Her Legacy
Jamaica’s gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce asserts that track and field is about the collective and not the individual.
- Aug 3, 2021
Crime Reporter Turned Comedian Onicia Muller On Being a Black Woman in Comedy
Onicia Muller sees comedy as a lighthearted way to discuss heavy and controversial topics that people tend to shy away from.
- Jul 27, 2021
Dominican Mental Health Activist Produces Documentary on Dementia to Raise Awareness
Rianna was devasted by the death of her grandfather who suffered from dementia. Now, she is on a mission to raise awareness.
- Jul 20, 2021
Exposure Equals Empowerment: Meet Youth Leader Bernice Antoine
The 19-year-old youth ambassador serves as a role model for youth in her quest to promote sustainable solutions for people in the Caribbean.
- Jul 13, 2021
Harvard Graduate Kelly Hyles Aids Primary Schools in Guyana with ‘Gears for Success’
Kelly Hyles firmly believes every child, regardless of race or socioeconomic background should have access to educational opportunities.
- Jun 30, 2021
Young Conservation Biologist Becomes Mental Health Advocate
Meshach Pierre found his passion for nature in the savannah of Pakuri, but it was in therapy he found his purpose - mental health advocacy.
- Jun 22, 2021
Myron Rolle: Rhodes Scholar and Former NFL Safety Turned Neurosurgeon
Would you give up an NFL career to study medicine? Myron Rolle Did. Learn why.
- Jun 16, 2021
Caribbean-American Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History Leading White House Briefing
The principal deputy press secretary is the first Black and openly gay woman to lead a White House briefing in 30 years.
- Jun 8, 2021
Singer-Songwriter Arlen Seaton Gave up a Career in Medicine to Pursue Music
While a promising career in medicine seemed to lie ahead for him, Arlen couldn’t shake his passion for music.
- May 25, 2021
Pro Hockey Player Akeem Rudder Promotes Inclusion and Diversity through Sport
Hockey player Akeem Rudder sets out to create a culture of inclusion in Barbados with sport programs for people with special needs.
- May 12, 2021
Fulbright Scholar Launches Hip-Hop-Based EFL Program
Fulbright scholar Miles Iton uses music, hip-hop, and rap to bridge cultural and language divide while creating a fun learning experience.
- Apr 27, 2021
Running a Sustainable Agribusiness in Grenada
Bevon's aspiration is to end hunger and poverty while helping to develop a sustainable agriculture sector in Grenada.
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