The Caribbean is lush and full of flora and fauna. Much of its bounty is known to the world as simply food or plant and the use of fruit, bark and herbs in beauty preparations is something shared between families and passed down through the ages.

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As a filmmaker, she made history by the time she was 30 when she became the first black female director to do a major motion picture at a Hollywood studio when she directed A Dry White Season, which depicted the horrors of apartheid.

The non-profit spotlight is a brief look into organizations focused on outreach, conversation, community service and more in the Caribbean. We have selected just a few of these organizations to spotlight for our launch issue.

The Arizona State University (ASU) has established The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, one of the largest, most egalitarian film schools in…

Ziggy Marley, born in Trenchtown, Jamaica, is an 8-time Grammy winner. He views his reggae music as a conduit between the spiritual and physical worlds. Much like his father, the legendary Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley did, Marley wants to bring consciousness and awareness through his music.

The Grenadian-American comedian and actress – with writing and producing credits to boot – has been at this entertainment thing for a while, making a name for herself with projects that span music, television and film. A quick Internet search confirms the 37-year-old’s credits date back to the early ‘90s.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel has announced two new one-of-a-kind dolls in their Role Model collection: The Cuban Queen of Salsa, the late Celia Cruz, and Dominican-American activist and author Julia Alvarez.