Student News Impacting the Caribbean One Story at a Time
by Indeyah Todman (STX, February 5, 2022) Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) “Sweet Mama Stringbean,” is more than sweet. Directed by Evelyn D. Tyler, a cast of talented Florida A&M University (FAMU) student actors bring playwright Beth Turner’s vision to life in the hour-long play. Behind the play is a prolific group of skillful stage management, …
Littlest SANTA UVIVOICE 2.0 staff (Christiansted, USVI). For the second year in a row, the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists Xmas Toys Giveaway was led by one of the youngest Virgin Islander. 4-year-old Kohl Sealey, resident of St. Croix eagerly gathered up some of his favorite toys and filled two boxes …
by J’nise Gifft Dancing While Black is just that, all that, up in that (what of that?), a fracture, an intersection, a mending, a void stolen and borrowed and originated and born again and again and again; resurrected, laughing at its own coincidence; ugly and profound, everyday and magicelectric; Dancing While Black is… has been… …
by Jada Roberts Sheena Rose: The Barbadian Warrior Artist Sheena Rose, an 35-year-old contemporary artist, is determined to control her narrative and inform the world of her Caribbean heritage beyond her canvases. Rose was born in Bridgetown, Barbados. At a young age, she always knew she wanted to pursue her life through art. It was …
A Very Stable Genius: DONALD J. TRUMP’S TESTING OF AMERICA by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig Review written by Jerome Philbert In the years since the United States’ 45th president took office, misinformation and controversy have been staple to the administration. These have resulted in continued debate, repeated claims and complaints, and ongoing investigations. However, perhaps in part, …
reprinted -AP file- State of the Territory Millennial Virgin Islanders are Reviving Cultural Pride with Modern Madras Styles
by Shane Watson-Durand STX– Riding the streets of STT and STX! LIMETREE and Locals The ‘CURRENT” State of USVI Specter University is about the average day in the life of a college student named Ian Washington, who attends a university that is haunted by the ghost of a deceased professor. Specter University Previously employed …
by Brittney Steele STX- College is a time when many students find themselves and discover who they want to be. But also, college may present a time of stress which may lead to a lifetime of depression and anxiety. Students are experiencing more levels of stress and depression than ever before. https://collegestats.org/resources/mental-health-guide/ It’s important to …
written by Yari Munoz STT-People gathered around all over Miami to host the biggest event of the year. From bands playing music to showing off beautiful costumes, and wild parties on land and sea. This wild event is Miami Carnival. The carnival took place on the weekend of the 10th. The carnival event held large …