Afrofuturism in Art: Davis, Clinton, and A Tribe Called Quest

by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) Miles Davis and George Clinton are pioneers in the different genres of music they shaped. Miles was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and his impact is still felt today. He was a pioneer in developing the jazz genre, and his work helped shape the …

The Biden Administration’s Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness

by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) Students are offered loans to pay for their post-education education by the federal state. The Biden administration came up with a proposal for loan forgiveness, either partial or full, depending on some eligibility criteria set up and the loan type taken. The announcement was made in August 2022. The …

U.S.V.I. Literary Festival & Book Fair: April 13-16, 2023

by Alscess Lewis-Brown, UVI adjunct Professor and Editor of The Caribbean Writer, Chair Reprinted from St. Croix This Week   Some early experiences leave such imprints on us that they often define our lives in the same way, that even if the experience is vicarious not ours, personally, but that of a family member a …

Can a U.S. Virgin Islander Run for President?

By Indeyah Todman (STX-September 23, 2022) “I’m going to be president when I grow up!”, said a curiously confident 5-year-old as she skipped along the Cramer’s Park beach with her grandmother. Her grandmother laughed with amusement at the little girl’s bold statement. “Why do you want to be president, Indeyah?”, she asked with a smile. …