Photo by Vanessa Loring/Pexels In recent years, conversations about Black love  have gained traction in mainstream media, social...

© Library of Congress, Dataset compiled by Yarimar Bonilla - Rutgers University Caribbean culture and identity are rich and diverse. There are many factors that contribute to cultural diversity in the Caribbean. Read on to learn 10 fascinating facts about the Caribbean and how it acquired its many different cultures that influenced music, cuisine, dress, language, religion, and more. Table of Contents: The Caribbean Is Usually Divided Into the Greater and Lesser Antilles Indi

Royalty-Free Photo by Roger Sekoua on Pexels For members of the Black community , defining racial identity can be a complex, highly personal and nuanced process. On the surface, the differences among people who identify as Black can be very subtle. For example, it's hard to tell whether someone is Black African or Black Caribbean based on physical features alone. Table of Contents: Location and Origin Cultural Characteristics Knowing the Difference Matters While ‘Black’ is co

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