Born prematurely, Ketrina Hazell spent two months in the hospital, and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) at nine months old. CP affects a person’s ability to move, as well as their balance and posture.

Read more on her organization here: caribbeanlife.com/this-organiz

So many more stories on the way! Stay tuned!


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Community organizers across the country discussed ways to protect communities against threats to mutual aid and solidarity efforts, during a virtual conversation moderated by Dean Spade, author of Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the next) [2020].

Read more here: caribbeanlife.com/the-necessit


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During the the 33rd anniversary celebration of the ADA, hosted by the Center for the Independence of the Disabled New York (CIDNY), disability advocates and elected officials celebrated the progress made on improving accessibility, while also acknowledging what’s left to do.

Read more here: caribbeanlife.com/disability-a



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During Be Love Day, hosted by The King Center, community leaders and activists shared ways for communities to come together to help transform unjust systems. (Note: small typos in first photo caption are being corrected.)

Read here: caribbeanlife.com/helping-comm

Thank you Mina (from The Center’s press office) for assisting me with this!

So many more stories coming!


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Dr. Jocelynne Rainey came into her new role last year, as the president and CEO of the Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF), with over two decades of experience working in the nonprofit sector.

Read my story on her here: caribbeanlife.com/brooklyn-non

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Last updated 2 years ago

The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation, founded by Geneive Brown Metzger, works to alleviate poverty and transform lives of young Caribbean people through maritime education.

Read the story here: caribbeanlife.com/this-nonprof

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Last updated 2 years ago