This June, Miami Beach will once again play host to the 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), a five-day extravaganza celebrating the richness and diversity of Black cinema. From Hollywood screenings to thought-provoking conversations, the festival is a testament to the power of storytelling within the African diaspora. Since its inception in 1997, the ABFF has been dedicated to empowering Black talent and showcasing film and television content created by and about people of African descent. Founder Jeff Friday envisioned the festival as a catalyst for strengthening the Black entert ..read more

Embrace the rhythm of the Caribbean this June as The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach proudly presents the Second Annual Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration, presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District. Since 2006, June has been officially recognized as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to honor Caribbean Americans’ vibrant culture and enduring contributions to the fabric of American society. In 2023, the City of Fort Lauderdale honored The LOOP with a proclamation, cementing June as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the city ..read more

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – World Food Program USA and Food For The Poor (FFTP) are pleased to announce a partnership to support the United Nations World Food Programme’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean.   Under this partnership, the first grant will be a pivotal $2 million from Food For The Poor to pilot a project in support of the U.N. World Food Programme’s school meals and nutrition work in El Salvador.   This first-of-its-kind collaboration will support a nutritional intervention that starts on the farm, strengthening the value chain of local sm ..read more

Miami, FL, February 27, 2024 – The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has announced the 2024 Jamaica Charity Gala, which will be held on Saturday, May 4th at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami, FL. This year’s Gala will celebrate awardees: Mr. Christopher Zacca, International Achievement Award and Mr. Courtney Campbell, International Achievement Award. Christopher Zacca is a prominent Jamaican business leader with a wealth of business and management experience in both the public and private sectors, spanning over three decades. He is currently the President and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica, whic ..read more

City of Miami Chairwoman and District 5 Commissioner Christine King is passionate about serving the public and has been since an early age. She was the first Guyanese American to be elected in the City of Miami and the first woman to be named Chairwoman of the Commission. Her mission for District 5 is for the community to be known for its culture, vibrancy and diversity – not for poverty or crime. With this mission in mind, she is working to make a lasting impression for future District 5 Commissioners to continue her legacy. Get to know the Commissioner and one of her most beloved initiatives ..read more

Be it a solo trip or a group tour, traveling to new places is all about having fun and creating long-lasting memories. You’ll discover new places, meet new people and explore new cultures. However, the worst thing about traveling is that it is often accompanied by unforeseen circumstances. Imagine losing your passport or having car trouble while in a foreign country. What will you do if you encounter such situations on your trip? This is why being prepared for the unexpected on trips can help you handle the situation effectively without ruining your trip. So, stick with us for some essential t ..read more

Gone are the days of old-fashioned pipes and homemade contraptions. Today, there’s a wide variety of sophisticated and user-friendly devices that cater to different preferences. From vaporizers to dab rigs, each device offers a unique way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. We’ll walk you through the must-know cannabis devices that every modern consumer should be familiar with ahead of 4/20 in the Caribbean. So, buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride! This isn’t just about smoking anymore. It’s about experiencing cannabis in the best way possible, with gadgets that cater to every preferen ..read more

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami Announces Spring Exhibitions and Programming — On view April 10 through October 6, 2024 — North Miami, FL – March 11, 2024 – The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to announce its Spring 2024 programming, culminating in the opening of two exhibitions by artist Manuel Mathieu, World Discovered Under Other Skies and Dwelling on the Invisible, which will debut as the Haitian artist’s first, major solo presentation in the U.S. Alongside Mathieu’s works, a group show titled Collection Focus: Li ..read more

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (March 25, 2024) – With just over a month before the shotgun start, Palm Beach resident Rafe Cochran is laser-focused on his favorite project – the Eighth Annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic – an event he’s hosted through Food For The Poor (FFTP) since grade school. Proceeds from the event, which will be held on Monday, April 29, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., will support much-needed upgrades at the Brompton Primary School in Brompton, Jamaica. This will be the seventh school in Jamaica that Cochran has helped expand. “The classic is a ti ..read more

In a momentous celebration of women’s achievements during national Women’s History Month, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Black woman to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District, hosted the inaugural EmpowHER event.  Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick nominated 100 women across five award categories: Women in Arts & Culture Innovation, Women in Leadership Achievement, Women in Sports Excellence, Women in Humanitarian Service and Women in STEM Excellence, with 20 individuals selected in each category. From this remarkable pool of nominees, only five wom ..read more