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The early nineties were a pivotal time for dancehall, with Shabba Ranks bringing the genre to the global stage. The Grammy Awards, capitalizing on the international success of Bob Marley, began to recognize reggae and urban culture, opening the door for artists to experiment and fuse genres. Internationally, artists like Terro Fabulous, Nadine Sutherland, Heavy…
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What happens when an abused and codependent man becomes entangled with an independent woman? And more profoundly—what happens when a woman chooses a partner whom God did not choose for her? Maria McKenzie explores these difficult questions in her debut novel Gunshot Wedding, a gripping and emotionally layered story centred on Bahamian protagonist Elise Sturrup and…
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When children over the age of eight cannot clearly identify that February is Black History Month, it’s clear: our roots are being uprooted. You cannot kill a tree by taking its branches or stealing its fruits. But poison the roots, and the damage is silent—and lasting.
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