Melissa Noel

The difficulties parents and children face when reuniting after years of separation due to migration can have long-lasting effects on their relationships.

A look into the complexities of parental migration from the Caribbean, ‘barrel children’ and the affect separation can have on children throughout their lives.

Collard greens, curry chicken, turkey wings, callaloo and rice and peas are just a few of dishes sure to be served at celebrations throughout the holiday season and on New Year’s Day. The dishes also serve up a helping of history rich with flavors born in Africa as well as those crafted by those of African descent, chef Digby Stridiron, a St. Croix native, told NBCBLK. “There are certain foods that help tell the story of the diaspora,” he said as he prepared breadfruit crusted chicken and red b…

When the United States and Cuba first announced plans to restore diplomatic relations two years ago, Kasara E. Davidson says she and her business partner “hit the ground running” and used their combined 20 years of experience with the island to start Diaspora Enterprise Solutions (DiasporaES). “It was an opportunity for us to learn Cuba even more and an opportunity for us to share what we know about Cuba with others,” said Davidson, who is the company’s co-owner and managing director. The East C…

Volunteers have gathered almost daily at NYC Haitian restaurants and other establishments to pack barrels full of medical supplies and toiletries.

Shakira coined the term afro soca to describe dance classes, which fuse western, southern & central African movement with Caribbean traditional dance.

For Margot Lee Shetterly, growing up around black women who were NASA scientists and engineers was normal.

When Frank McLean touched down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport at the start of the week, he couldn’t believe he was home.

This Dutch Caribbean island is a melting pot of more than 50 nationalities but the majority of the island’s population are people of African descent.

Activists in the Netherlands are fighting against a symbol of racism, a central character in the Dutch Christmas custom that dons Blackface.