1. I grew up listening to mostly reggae music, with no knowledge that some of the songs were remakes so when I'd hear the American version and knew all the words people would question how I know the song. I use to say that I knew the "original" reggae version and I got laughed at. When I first met my husband he would always laugh at me for thinking that and would jokingly … [Read more...]
Where I’m From: The Journey of my Ancestors
June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I have been researching my ancestry and thought this is the perfect time to share my findings. The dynamic of my family really intrigues me and I'm always wanting to learn more about my heritage. I truly embrace my culture and try to share what I have learned and am continuously learning with my children. I'm a first … [Read more...]
Book Review: Anancy’s Family Reunion
I received a copy of Anancy's Family Reunion by Eva Greene Wilson (Soca Mom) from Granted Media for review purposes. No other compensation was received. Views expressed are always 100% my own. I was so excited at the opportunity to review Anancy's Family Reunion and read it to my children. One of the most important things to me is raising my children to love who they are and … [Read more...]