by wearejouvert | Sep 18, 2024 | Community Voices, Parade Highlights, Past Events, Safety Updates
J’Ouvert 2024 succeeded as both a cultural celebration and a peaceful event, thanks to seamless coordination between community organizations, city agencies, and law enforcement. Through careful planning and quick responses throughout Labor Day Weekend,...
by wearejouvert | Sep 11, 2024 | Community Voices, Past Events, Safety Updates
J’Ouvert 2024 in Brooklyn was a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, bringing thousands of revelers to the streets for a day filled with music, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s success was a testament to months of careful planning by...
by wearejouvert | Sep 4, 2024 | Parade Highlights, Past Events
This year’s J’Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn was a breathtaking showcase of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Organized by J’Ouvert City International, the event drew thousands of revelers, filling the streets with music, color, and joy....
by wearejouvert | Aug 30, 2024 | Past Events
Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert City International (JCI) played a key role in bringing the essence of J’Ouvert to the Caribbean Music Awards 2024. Held at Kings Theatre on August 29th, 2024, the awards celebrated Caribbean talent, with...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Rudy King is a name that resonates with anyone familiar with the history of steel pan music in New York. As the founder of the first steelband in the city, Trinidad Steelband, King played a crucial role in introducing and popularizing this unique Caribbean instrument...