Trinidadian author Ian McDonald to be honoured
Caribbean news. Dr Ian McDonald, author of the novel The Humming–Bird Tree, is to be inducted as a Distinguished Friend of Mr Biswas at a ceremony to be held at the National Library on November 28. Distinguished Friends of Mr Biswas are elected from among West Indian artists, particularly writers, and from international scholars working […]
African Caribbean Reflections in Media – Diversity Matters seminar
Caribbean news. In keeping with CaribDirect’s tradition of providing entertaining and informative events, we are delighted to announce the new African Caribbean reflections in British media – Diversity matters seminar, sponsored by CaribBe TV. Stemming from the Caribbean (in)visibility on British Television and Cinema seminar last December, this seminar will report on the outcomes and […]
The Relationship between Arabs and Afrikans V
Community news. The rest is history and the Darfur genocide in which more than 2.3 million people have been displaced and hundreds of thousands murdered, kidnapped and raped is a convincing example of Arab racism against Afrikans. Why do Arabs hate Blacks? That question was thrown at me when I asked for ideas about what […]
Take A Slice of Humble Pie
Spirituality. The word humble is derived from the Latin word humilis which means low, grounded, modest, and not showing off. Lately, I’ve become familiar with the word humble as I have recently moved from America back to England to live with my Father and family. That had to be one of the hardest things for […]
Grenadian war hero survives three suicide attempts
Caribbean news. Grenadian/British hero, Johnson Beharry speaks to Johnson JohnRose about the mission in Iraq that almost resulted in his death, his suicide attempts, the pain and nightmares that still haunt him and turning his near-death experiences into something positive Post by Johnson JohnRose. 0 0
Justina Mutale nominated for Black British Business Powerlist 2015
Community news. Justina Mutale, Founder & CEO of POSITIVE RUNWAY: The Global Catwalk to Stop the Spread has been nominated in the prestigious 2015 Black British Business Power List (BBBPowerList 2015). Ms Mutale, whose social development organisation has presence spanning 6 continents across the globe including the United States of America, was in August 2014 […]
SAVE THE DATE: Popular Celebrity Seminar on its way
Caribbean news. Back By Popular Demand! Part II of the extremely popular Caribbean (in)visibility on British Television and Cinema is coming! Mark those calenders, diaries or almanacs the date is Wednesday 17th December 2014, (Not Thursday 18th) time: 6.30pm to 10pm at a Central London venue to be confirmed shortly. This event is in memory […]
RE:IMI Open Letter to Band Aid 30
Entertainment news. RE:IMI (Race Equality: In Music Industry) notes that Bob Geldof is recording a new ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ single by Band Aid 30 this weekend, with profits going towards the ebola response in west Africa. Whilst we appreciate this initiative and the many less high profile efforts by African community organisations in […]
Young Talent Given a Great Opportunity
Fashion news. On Saturday 1st November the Fashion Designers’ & Craft Makers’ Young Designer Awards was held at the Pullman London Hotel St. Pancras. Presented by hosts Annik Rau and Lovelda Smith; families, friends, fashion lovers and the press alike gathered together at the upscale Pullman Hotel for what was an impressive and exciting evening. […]
Saint Lucian WWII soldiers honoured in the UK
Caribbean news. On Tuesday 11th 2014 at 11 O clock all over the United Kingdom, churches and Official Places relating to the War, held service and commemorations to honour the soldiers of the Great War. In the Sussex town of Seaford, the Royal British Legion paid tribute to two St. Lucians who are buried in […]