Known as the “island of flowers,” Martinique offers travelers an experience like none other in the Caribbean. An overseas department of France in the Lesser Antilles, the island is famous for its colorful flora, lush mountains, tropical forests, and stunning coastline—but what really sets it apart from its neighbors is the distinct mix of Creole and French cultures that can be felt everywhere from the warmth of its people to its cuisine, music, and monuments.

When Caribbean Heritage Magazine asked if I would be interested in interviewing writer-director extraordinaire, Steve McQueen about his series Small Axe, as part of their Salute to Hollywood Honorees, it was a no-brainer. At that point I had seen all his feature films, and I was an avid fan of his work.

It is the season for black cake, Christmas cake, fruit cake, dark cake. No matter the nomenclature you may assign, all will…

The dust around Buckingham Palace is yet to settle following the ruinous disclosures made by Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle in the recent televised interview with Oprah.

In less than two hours, the former senior royals shook the foundations of the 1,200-year-old institution when they alleged that race played a major role in the scathing attacks Markle was subjected to by the British tabloids in addition to the lack of protection and title granted to her son by ‘The Firm’.

Ms. Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown is the founder of the award winning Carry On Friends Caribbean American Podcast. What makes Carry On Friends special is that they understand the nuances of both cultures and the podcast is where the unique reality of being a Caribbean American is explored and celebrated.
Ms. Reid-Brown; from Montego Bay, Jamaica is also the founder of Breadfruit Media, a podcasting company that provides strategy, show development and production of stories by Caribbean Americans on a variety of topics reflecting the diversity of experiences of the Caribbean’s global diaspora.

As a Guyanese-American, June sees the importance of uplifting her heritage, “I started looking up Guyanese actors and writers and there’s this pride in knowing that you’re going to do stuff in the world and everything matters.” Like the Guyanese luminaries before her, June has become a successful figure in the world of acting and playwriting herself.

Here are a few of the latest Caribbean and Caribbean inspired movies that have been getting quite a bit of press this summer.