by wearejouvert | Jun 18, 2025 | Community Voices, Cultural Leaders, Past Events
This June, the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) honored Yvette Rennie, President of J’Ouvert City International, for her decades of service to the Caribbean community and her tireless cultural advocacy. Under her leadership, J’Ouvert...
by wearejouvert | Apr 6, 2025 | Cultural Leaders, History, Past Events
On April 5, 2025, J’Ouvert City International hosted its annual Black Tie Awards & Fundraising Gala, An Evening of Excellence, bringing together community leaders, artists, and supporters to honor the individuals and bands who helped make J’Ouvert...
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...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Carlos Lezama, affectionately known as “the Father of Brooklyn Carnival,” played a pivotal role in transforming New York’s Caribbean Carnival into one of the largest and most vibrant cultural events in the world. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Lezama...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Jessie Waddell, a trailblazing figure in the history of New York’s Carnival, is best known for her role in bringing the vibrant spirit of Caribbean Carnival to the streets of Harlem. Born in Tunapuna, Trinidad, Waddell carried the love for Carnival with her when...
by wearejouvert | Aug 12, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History, Parade Highlights, Past Events
On August 11th, 2024, the heart of New York City pulsed to the vibrant rhythms of steelpan music as the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presented the Pan in Times Square Celebration. This special event, held in honor of World Steelpan Day,...
