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
Diaspora for Sale
(Taken from I Am Jamaican) Jennifer M. Brinkerhoff, in her text Digital Diasporas: Identity and Transnational Engagement discusses the increasingly important phenomenon of digital diasporas. She examines how immigrants use the internet as a means of maintaining ties to their
Diaspora for Sale
(Taken from I Am Jamaican) Jennifer M. Brinkerhoff, in her text Digital Diasporas: Identity and Transnational Engagement discusses the increasingly important phenomenon of digital diasporas. She examines how immigrants use the internet as a means of maintaining ties to their
Internet: A Creative Space for Diasporan Identities to Flourish
I proudly declare that You Tube helped me find myself. As a teen, I spent many late nights on the Internet watching performance poetry by Latin@s, searching for merengue videos that were deemed Dominican classics, and watching comedy channels dedicated
Internet: A Creative Space for Diasporan Identities to Flourish
I proudly declare that You Tube helped me find myself. As a teen, I spent many late nights on the Internet watching performance poetry by Latin@s, searching for merengue videos that were deemed Dominican classics, and watching comedy channels dedicated
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
Cheers, Jeers, Frontiers, and Public Spheres
I’m a part of a couple of social networks, some that I’m more active on than others. My main ones, however, are (in order of usage) Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The first and the final share communities which are
Cheers, Jeers, Frontiers, and Public Spheres
I’m a part of a couple of social networks, some that I’m more active on than others. My main ones, however, are (in order of usage) Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The first and the final share communities which are
“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
Against angels – on the ongoing diasporic life of Stuart Hall
Reading Stuart Hall’s 1993 essay “Cultural Identity and Diaspora” for the first time, I’ve been reflecting on his February 10, 2014 passing, which generated eulogies of a most glowing—and ideologically suspect—nature. Akin to the defanging lionization of the late Nelson
Against angels – on the ongoing diasporic life of Stuart Hall
Reading Stuart Hall’s 1993 essay “Cultural Identity and Diaspora” for the first time, I’ve been reflecting on his February 10, 2014 passing, which generated eulogies of a most glowing—and ideologically suspect—nature. Akin to the defanging lionization of the late Nelson
