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Who Called Me Redbone?

As a teenager strolling down the street in Indianapolis after a basketball tournament I heard “what up redbone?” Redbone? As my worldly...

Dia de la Raza, Indigenous Day or Columbus Day: Why so many names?

Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and most of South America, hold a diverse tapestry of...

The Fight for Land Rights of Indigenous People Continues

The term Indigenous carries profound historical and cultural significance, as it represents the original inhabitants of a region who have...

10 Interesting Reasons to Not Miss Caribana

As part of the celebrations for Canada’s Centennial, the Caribbean community in Toronto, Canada, hosted Caribana, a Caribbean carnival...

What is the difference between Black African and Black Caribbean?

For members of the Black community, defining racial identity can be a complex, highly personal and nuanced process. On the surface, the...

World Health Day & Caribbean Culture

World Health Day is celebrated every year on the 7th day of April. The primary aim of this event is helping us reimagine what the world...

What is Emancipation Day (Aug 1) and How is it Connected to Carnival?

Emancipation Day in Canada is now official following a unanimous vote by members of parliament in March. Though the federal government is...

What is Caribbean Culture?

Table of Contents: What Is Afro-Caribbean Culture? What Do Caribbean Americans Celebrate? What Does Juneteenth Symbolize? What Are the...