Windrush commemoration: A time to reflect and rethink its significance
Although the large-scale presence of Black people in Britain goes back some two thousand years, there have not been too many occasions where this has…
Trinidad and Tobago, a culinary diversity Mecca in the Caribbean
Welcome to the diverse food capital of the Caribbean where unique cultural heritage has given rise to a vibrant culinary tradition. Trinidad and Tobago boasts…
Disengagement and apathy among youth in the political process
On 2 June 2022, the province of Ontario held its election to choose a new premier and government to serve for the next four years….
What the hell the police can do?
There were 14 reported murders in Jamaica on Tuesday, 21 June 2022, including the gruesome hacking to death of a mother and her four children…
PM Holness’ misplaced embarrassment
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has weighed in on the recent banning of dancehall artiste Skeng from performing at any public events in Guyana. The ban…
Let’s look to the diaspora for the festival song
This year Jamaica celebrates its sixtieth year of independence from Great Britain. From a social, economic, and political standpoint, such a milestone should be worthy of…
Yaawd Media – sharing Jamaica’s cultural wealth
In January of 2020, Sunday Scoops, an internet streaming programme focused entirely on Jamaican music from mento, to ska, to rock steady, to reggae to…
Gang affiliation in Trinidad and Tobago
There is no single, generally accepted definition of what is a “gang”. When we say “gang” the term “street gang” is often used interchangeably with…
Anti-racism training for British police because of racist treatment of Black people
Tensions between the Black communities in Britain and the police have been a bleak feature of British society since the early twentieth century. Major race…
“I want to be a scammer,” boy says
Some months ago, a friend of mine shared a “TikTok” video with me where someone asked a young boy, who appeared to be about 10…