Hey Reader In this edition of the newsletter I wanted to take a moment to share a resource and some news. NAVIGATING IMMIGRATION INFORMATION In a world where misinformation spreads faster than truth—especially regarding immigration policies—it's become increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. The WhatsApp videos or messages forwarded multiple times flooding our phones can be more harmful than helpful when shared without verification. That's why I wanted to highlight "Point of...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader I was having a conversation with a friend recently who mentioned they felt like they were going in circles. Then in typical Caribbean fashion I replied "if you going in circles then mi out circle you nuff time" — trying to bring a little levity to the conversation. Then getting back to seriousness, I reminded them that even if we "ah feel like we a 'spin like gig'", we don't truly start from the same place or end in the same place. The gig has moved from the point of origin. When I...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Last week I wrote about my evolving relationship with dancehall music and concerts. I've heard from many of you, and it seems I'm not alone in this cultural shift! While some of you are discovering new music, most shared that you're sticking to playlists of familiar hits from your favorite eras. This got me thinking more about cultural evolution. I still listen to dancehall, I just listen to mostly music from 2010 and earlier. However, if a newer song catches my ear and I like it,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Remember when you knew (almost) every song on the radio? When the big dance, stage show, concert or party definitely wasn't going to miss you? Yeah, me too. A few days ago I got a text that dancehall artist Aidonia is celebrating 20 years in the industry at UBS Arena in Queens, NY and Vybz Kartel is having his show at Barclays in Brooklyn, NY. I remember clearly when Aidonia just came on the scene and his hits back then. I even saw him in Jamaica at ATI in Negril. The last time I...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read