Who needs the break
I grew up in a large family. I am the last of eight siblings. I can remember that when I was, maybe five or six…
The true cost of a Nigerian funeral
Nigerian funerals are deeply rooted in tradition and perpetuated by culture. If you have ever experienced a Nigerian funeral, you will know it is a…
The assassination of Haiti’s Moise, shocking, but not surprising – Part 2
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com When a devastating earthquake flattened much of Haiti in 2010, the disaster was seen as an opportunity to resuscitate the…
A special tribute to the late Chief Jacob Ibom Azih
In the natural order of things, every good thing must come to an end, including life itself. On 19 February 2021, the People’s Man, Chief…
The assassination of Haiti’s Moise, shocking, but not surprising – Part 1
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com In the early hours of Wednesday 7 July 2021, a group of armed men broke into the residence of Haitian…
Cultural responsiveness
I have always credited my upbringing for laying the foundation for my cultural inclusiveness. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago was an experience in which…
Florida’s Caribbean voters and US Congress representation
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com Florida, with its nearly 21.5 million residents, is the third most populous state in the Union. With such a population…
Jamaica’s sleeping giant
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com In a 1996 National Industrial Policy Paper, the Government of Jamaica identified the island’s music sector as a “winner” in…
The progress of Caribbean immigrant children and their parents
Canada is traditionally known as a country of immigrants. Its economic success is dependent, to a large degree, on decades of extensive immigration from countries…
Fighting against climate change
Growing up in the Caribbean I never had much appreciation for the abundance of rainfall. I enjoyed the sunshine a lot more than anything although…