By: Kayla B – Beautiful beaches, great food, and reggae music are among the many things that people love about the Caribbean and my culture. From globally known stars like Rihanna and Bob Marley to other Caribbean staples like oxtails steeped in gravy, with one scroll through Instagram it’s easy to see…
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10 Things You Can Relate To If You Have Caribbean Parents – Kayla B.
Contributing blogger, Kayla B. shares 10 things you can relate to if you have Caribbean parents
Why I made An Effort to Embrace My West Indian Roots – Kayla B
Growing up primarily with my Afro Cuban mother, knowing my Cuban roots was second nature. It was in the yellow rice and black beans as comfort food. It was the guayaberas my grandfather sported and the customs of my mother’s family. Growing up with my mom, I was exposed to my Cuban heritage and…
The Celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Do you see your flag? I see mines!!! There it is ! Yes, PANAMA! Okay, Let me not get distracted. I’ll give you a few seconds to find your flag. Recently, I learned that the month of June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. This is something I had no clue was celebrated nationally, but newsflash …IT…