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.

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.

Much like Macaroni & Cheese is a comfort food in the US, Macaroni & Cheese Pie is a comfort food across the Caribbean. Based on traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Macaroni & Cheese Pie is a bit heartier and a touch of spice and bakes to a gorgeous golden brown. The texture can be a bit different if you are accustomed to a creamy Mac & Cheese.

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.

immense support system, Michael became interested in music and the creation of music at very young age. Michael thinks of himself as without a genre, as he’s able to adapt and play almost anything.

Mrs. Sandra Lovell Taitt-Eaddy is an educator; a social studies teacher with a focus on history and social studies since 1991. She has over 25 years in genealogy. Born and raised in Barbados, and with both parents from Barbados, Mrs. Taitt-Eaddy, migrated to the US in 1975.

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Born in Barbados, Alexander James travels the world as DJ Puffy’s photographer and videographer. This has afforded him one of his greatest achievements to date; the opportunity to travel to the US, Europe & Asia and capture the world via his camera.