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04/06/2026

🏆 Two years ago, caribBEING started a new content vertical “Passport to Little Caribbean” that has since gone viral, become a CARIBBEING HOUSE best seller and fast forward to today it’s shortlisted for Best Community or Fan Engagement at The Webby Awards!

The Webby Awards are the leading international award honoring excellence on the internet, and this nomination is a true testament to the incredible community we've built together.

Voting is open thru April 16th and only takes a second. Click the link below and help us bring home the People's Voice Award!

👉 Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting #/2026/social/social-features/best-community-or-fan-engagement-organizationinstitution

Thank you for your continued support — this one's for the Diaspora!

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04/02/2026

Press ▶️Caribbeing Connections: Lost in Trinbago

Tap in for intimate conversations with some of the top thinkers & vocalists in Trinidad & Tobago. In this episode we are joined by Global Trinidad and Tobago’s Sekou Alleyne, The UWI St Augustine’s Dr. Jo-anne Tull, National Academy for the Performing Arts’s Kenny Phillip, Marcus Braveboy & the inimitable superbluelyons!

03/25/2026

Bonjou! Press ▶️ for the next episode of Caribbeing Connections: Lost in Trinbago!

🚙 In this clip, we take the journey to the village of for a live Parang performance, homemade wine, tour of terraced culinary gardens & spectacular views. Watch til di end for classics by the inimitable Baron!

💭 DYK Kreyol is still alive & spoken in Trinidad⁉️

03/19/2026

📽️ Press Play on Episode 3 of Caribbeing Connections: Trinidad & Tobago

“Calypso has the story. Soca has the wine,” — Kenny Phillip

🎼 From the Grand Hall of alongside to an intimate tour led by on the Steelpan to an overview by Kenny Phillip on the evolution of Soca, this episode is a full immersion into the culture, the craft, and the people who keep it alive.

🥁 FUN FACT: Steelpan isn’t just an instrument. Born in Trinbago, it’s the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.

03/11/2026

✈️ Caribbeing Connections: Lost in Trinbago Part Deux!

From single pan semis to plenty rhythm to band launches with celebrity sightings, press play for di Culture, Music & Flavors of Trinidad & Tobago!

Where should we venture next?

03/04/2026

✈️ Introducing Caribbeing Connections, a 🆕 travel series where team travels the world ISO authentic cultural connections. The first series is five parts and features the Music of Trinidad & Tobago.

▶️ Press Play & drop a comment of what resonates & where we should go next!

02/17/2026

Carnival is in full swing in the Caribbean and we are honored to partner with American Museum of Natural History on Climate Fete, an immersive Caribbean experience celebrating culture, creativity and artistry. With a live DJ set by HOT 97's Young Chow, a Carnival Market curated by CARIBBEING HOUSE & food by Little Caribbean's Allan's Bakery, Triniciti & Kwame Onwuachi, this event is doh stick!

See allyuh this Thursday at the Museum!

Celebrate Caribbean culture on the islands and in NYC with a Carnival honoring resilience in combating climate change.

01/28/2026

Pull up to Little Caribbean's Winter Garden Fete Brooklyn Botanic Garden, perfect for Carnival Tabanca!

06/30/2025

Explore Caribbean Voices on Audio Penguin Random House— from page-turning mysteries, eye-opening memories and unforgettable fiction, these 7️⃣ titles celebrate Diaspora authors & perspectives from throughout the region– offering something for everyone!

🇬🇧🇯🇲 Dark Laboratory by Tao Leigh Goffe ➡️ A historical investigation into the Caribbean’s legacy of slavery, labor, and environmental exploitation.

🇭🇹 The First and Last King of Haiti by Marlene L. Daut ➡️ A biography of Henry Christophe, the complex and controversial rebel and king of Haiti.

🇵🇷 Hivestruck by Vincent Toro ➡️ A poetry collection exploring the relationship between humans and technology through Latinxfuturism.

🇯🇲 A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant ➡️ A debut mystery novel featuring Miss Hortense, a retired nurse and avid gardener who solves a murder in her quiet Birmingham suburb.

🇯🇲 Paradise Once by Olive Senior➡️ A historical novel celebrating the resilience of the indigenous Taíno people in the Caribbean, and the survivors who became resistance fighters known as Cimarrones or Maroons.

🇬🇧🇹🇹 Passiontide by Monique Roffey ➡️ A novel about four women joining forces to help each other after a series of murders on a tropical island.

🇧🇧 Redemption in Indigo by Karen Lord ➡️ A fantasy classic inspired by West African folklore, following Paama’s journey to find her inner magic.

🎧 Take a listen & let us know in the comments which authors you are most excited to discover! Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month!

🔗 https://sites.prh.com/caribbeanvoicesonaudio

06/06/2025

via Time Out New York: Join caribBEING as we take over Times Square, New York City, one of the world's most iconic locations for A Caribbean Fete on Times Square!

EXCERPT “Caribbean American Heritage Month deserves its rightful space in the spotlight,” says I Am CariBEING founder Shelley Vidia Worrell. “This event is more than just music, it’s a testament to the strength and power of our heritage, and it is with great pride that we bring the joy of the Caribbean to one of the world’s most iconic locations.”

Whine your hips, get pompasetting, and stay irie!

05/15/2025

I AM Caribbeing returns to Governors Island for our 3️⃣rd season—centering art as a form of resistance, reflection, & celebration. On 3rd Saturdays, immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of poetry, storytelling, & visual expression rooted in Caribbean heritage.

🇭🇹 We’re kicking off the season on May 17th in celebration of Haitian Heritage Month with a picnic-style afternoon full of community, creativity & culture. Spread a blanket, catch live spoken word & music, & explore our vibrant marketplace featuring handcrafted goods by Caribbean makers.

🖼️ Don’t miss Pearl of the Antilles — our featured exhibition in partnership with .nyc — showcasing the beauty & complexity of Haiti through powerful visual narratives. On view May 24th through June 1.

Cool down with island-inspired drinks from , enjoy bites from faves & soak up the vibes as we launch a new season under the sun.

‼️ Nou la — we’re here, and we outside all season.Bring your crew, your fanmi & your best vibes. All are welcome to lime with us

03/02/2025

It's Carnival & our very own Shelley Vidia Worrell penned this piece on What to Eat during Carnival in the Caribbean.

Tap in and let us know your favorite Carnival eats + drinks in the comments!

You can’t dance, parade, or celebrate Caribbean cultures on an empty stomach. Here’s what you should be eating at nine of the region’s best Carnival celebrations.