News

PORTMORE, Jamaica — With his name echoing through classrooms across the island, Blac-er is no longer just a local favorite — he’s a movement in the making. The Portmore-based dancehall artiste, born Donovan Blackwood, has been making major waves on the Fully Bright School Tour, where his performance of the viral single “Bun Him” — […]

Kingston, Jamaica — After serving two years in a U.S. federal prison, dancehall artiste Stamma Gramma is ready to reclaim his musical spotlight—this time with a reformed outlook and a message of redemption. The entertainer, born Michael Williams, first gained notoriety in 2013 with his controversial breakout track Scammer Anthem. The song’s theme, which blurred […]

The Diaspora Ledger: Tracking Black Wealth. Telling Our Story. From Kano to the World: Aliko Dangote’s Billionaire Blueprint When Forbes released its most recent global billionaire rankings, one name continued to lead Africa’s list for the 13th consecutive year: Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian business titan whose cement empire has reshaped skylines across a continent. With […]

Arielle Kayabaga – MP for London West On April 28, voters in London West made history again — re-electing Arielle Kayabaga, the first African-born Black woman to ever sit in Canada’s Parliament. With her victory, Kayabaga not only returns to Ottawa but reclaims her place as one of the most prominent Black voices in Canadian […]

Linstead, Jamaica — The playoff push is alive and surging. On Sunday, April 27, Marcus Garvey FC, based in Linstead, secured a crucial road win with a 2–1 triumph over Cedar Grove ESC, keeping their playoff dreams alive in the final stretch of the St. Catherine Major League. This wasn’t just a win — it […]

How Caribbean Carnival Fashion Is Reshaping Global Style In the Caribbean, fashion has always been a form of celebration — a bold, rhythmic expression of identity and liberation. But in recent years, Carnival couture has stepped beyond the parade route. The craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural symbolism behind festival fashion is influencing everything from Beyoncé’s tour […]

Greg Fergus – Canada’s First Black Speaker of the House When Greg Fergus became the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history in October 2023, it marked more than a personal milestone — it was a powerful moment for Black Canadians whose voices have too often been sidelined in national political […]

Black maternal health in the Caribbean is facing a crisis—one that is costing lives. Despite medical advances, women across the region, especially in underserved communities, continue to face some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the Western Hemisphere. This week in Pulse Check: Black Health Weekly, we look at what’s fueling the crisis and […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica Carnival is back and bigger than ever this year, set to unleash a wave of colour, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, April 27. The highly anticipated Road March will transform Kingston into a high-energy spectacle as masqueraders, music trucks, and thousands of revelers hit the streets in a celebration of Caribbean […]

Greg Fergus – Canada’s First Black Speaker of the House When Greg Fergus became the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history in October 2023, it marked more than a personal milestone — it was a powerful moment for Black Canadians whose voices have too often been sidelined in national political […]