Caribbean politician shot dead on beach
NBC News - A political leader on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao was shot dead as he drank beer on a beach Sunday, authorities said...
Has America historically shut its doors to African immigrants?
theGRIO REPORT - The U.S. has historically had a poor track record in welcoming black immigrants regardless of their talents and, it doesn’t seem to be changing...
Eat cuisine from our roots for better health
theGRIO REPORT - The foods, robust flavors and healthy cooking techniques that were core to the wellbeing of our ancestors may actually be the path to optimal health...
Volkswagen ad: No frowns, just smiles
OPINION - Unfortunately, America has spun itself into a “cloud on a sunny day” and stirred a cup of blinded controversy of racial identity versus satirical inferences...
How immigration reform affects black America
OPINION - With the present discourse over immigration reform, we have an extraordinary opportunity to mix our understanding and appreciation for race, culture and language with public policy...
Haiti, Dominican Republic death toll from Isaac climbs to 10
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haitians began to dig themselves out of the mud on Sunday, one day after Tropical Storm Isaac doused the Caribbean nation and killed eight people here...
Tropical Storm Isaac heads for Haiti
(AP) - Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened slightly as it spun toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti, but seemed unlikely to gain enough steam early Friday to strike the island of Hispaniola as a hurricane...
Scientist names marine parasite after Bob Marley
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - A tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs has been named after Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley...
Caribbean-Americans who have made their mark
SLIDESHOW - This year marks the seventh anniversary of June being recognized as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
'Black and Bleu' sandwich removed from menu
The Huffington Post reports that a Georgia restaurant was under fire for inventing the 'Caribbean black and bleu' sandwich inspired by Chris Brown's attack on Rihanna back in 2009...
