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Put On Your Caribbean, Tourists are Here.
“Locked into this conventional marketing politics is the perception that potential visitors want direct messages; they do not want to be bogged down with difference, and they do not want to think of ‘natives’ as anything more than stock figures
Put On Your Caribbean, Tourists are Here.
“Locked into this conventional marketing politics is the perception that potential visitors want direct messages; they do not want to be bogged down with difference, and they do not want to think of ‘natives’ as anything more than stock figures
Are We There Yet? Is It Really There?
My parents went to Puerto Rico for their honeymoon. They spared my godsister and I the gory details, but sufficed to say that they had a great time and would love to go back. With their anniversary coming in October,
Are We There Yet? Is It Really There?
My parents went to Puerto Rico for their honeymoon. They spared my godsister and I the gory details, but sufficed to say that they had a great time and would love to go back. With their anniversary coming in October,
PR: La Isla del Encanto or Is It?
After reading Naia’s post of Puerto Rican Tourism sites and Maribi’s post on DR tourism, I felt compelled to share my own experience. As a Puerto Rican myself, I’ve been privy to many of the “secrets” of this island of
PR: La Isla del Encanto or Is It?
After reading Naia’s post of Puerto Rican Tourism sites and Maribi’s post on DR tourism, I felt compelled to share my own experience. As a Puerto Rican myself, I’ve been privy to many of the “secrets” of this island of
Diasporas and the Internet
Naomi Guisintanner Diasporas and the Internet When I think about the Internet, the first thing that comes to mind is social media networks. Social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, allow millions of people to connect via the internet
Diasporas and the Internet
Naomi Guisintanner Diasporas and the Internet When I think about the Internet, the first thing that comes to mind is social media networks. Social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, allow millions of people to connect via the internet
Crisis Converted
In 1982, neoliberal architect Milton Friedman wrote, “Only a crisis — actual or perceived — produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around. That, I believe, is our
Crisis Converted
In 1982, neoliberal architect Milton Friedman wrote, “Only a crisis — actual or perceived — produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around. That, I believe, is our
The Digital Diaspora and the Caribbean New Yorker
The idea of what it means to be Caribbean is as fluid as the sea the denomination is named after. People from Spanish Islands, the West Indies, French speaking islands such as Haiti and St. Martin, and parts of Central
The Digital Diaspora and the Caribbean New Yorker
The idea of what it means to be Caribbean is as fluid as the sea the denomination is named after. People from Spanish Islands, the West Indies, French speaking islands such as Haiti and St. Martin, and parts of Central
Ingredients for your Marketing Callaloo
I would argue that the most apparent connection between Espelencia Baptiste, Heather Horst and Erin Taylor’s “Earthquake Aftermath in Haiti: The Rise of Mobile Money Adoption and Adaptation” and F1rst, a regional “online platform that connects people with experiences they
Ingredients for your Marketing Callaloo
I would argue that the most apparent connection between Espelencia Baptiste, Heather Horst and Erin Taylor’s “Earthquake Aftermath in Haiti: The Rise of Mobile Money Adoption and Adaptation” and F1rst, a regional “online platform that connects people with experiences they
“Creature” in the Attic
(Creature, 2013 Varun Baker Photography) In the article “Cultural Identity” and Diaspora, Hall offers two reflections on the cultural identity of Caribbean’s, Firstly, he discusses identity as a collective shared history, fixed and stable, this identity is communal and linked
“Creature” in the Attic
(Creature, 2013 Varun Baker Photography) In the article “Cultural Identity” and Diaspora, Hall offers two reflections on the cultural identity of Caribbean’s, Firstly, he discusses identity as a collective shared history, fixed and stable, this identity is communal and linked
Thawing Cuba & US Relations Online
Since approximately the 1960’s US – Cuba relations have been poor to say the least. With Cold War tactics used to force an embargo against the island nation, the US has attempted to maintain an upper hand for the past
Thawing Cuba & US Relations Online
Since approximately the 1960’s US – Cuba relations have been poor to say the least. With Cold War tactics used to force an embargo against the island nation, the US has attempted to maintain an upper hand for the past
African Diasporic Orature and Blogging
(Original painting by Fave of the characters in Yanni’s Block) I am not well versed in the language of computer lingo and although at times it was difficult to decipher some of Harrell’s connections, I was still fascinated by
African Diasporic Orature and Blogging
(Original painting by Fave of the characters in Yanni’s Block) I am not well versed in the language of computer lingo and although at times it was difficult to decipher some of Harrell’s connections, I was still fascinated by
