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Remembering Maryse Condé: 3 Books You Need to Read from the Literary Great

Caribbean Icon Maryse Condé passed away at the age of 90. Condé leaves behind a literary legacy written in rich cultural context. Hailing from Guadeloupe, she celebrated her heritage by creating picturesque details of the island and took her readers on a life journey through motherhood and love. French President Emmanuel Macron described Conde as a literary giant who “…paints a picture of sorrow and hope, from Guadalupe to Africa, from the Caribbean to Provence…”

Caribbean Art Duo Make Waves at Miami’s Art Basel

Out of more than 275 galleries that participated in Miami’s Art Basel, one exhibition emerged, staged by two Caribbean women with a vision. “The Open Boat” exhibition showcased Caribbean art through the lens of Martinican philosopher and poet Édouard Glissant. More than 40 artworks across seven countries were selected to showcase a narrative based on Glissant’s text on the Middle Passage from Africa to the Caribbean.

Donna Hemans’ ‘The House of Plain Truth’ Pays Homage to Diasporic Roots and Caribbean History

With lively dialogue and a number of engaging characters, “The House of Plain Truth” is a loud contemplation on what placement, migration and belonging mean to generations of Caribbeans.