Living in New York

After two decades of life in the city that never sleeps, my chapter in New York ended last Thursday as I boarded a plane to Amsterdam Schiphol, the Netherlands. Leaving...

When my brother messaged me that the film Mama Sranan was premiering at the Margaret Mead Film Festival, I immediately added it to my calendar. A Surinamese film screening in...

On November 27, 2024, the flag of Suriname was proudly raised at Bowling Green in Manhattan, marking the second time this vibrant symbol of heritage and culture graced the New...

When I heard that construction of towers in Manhattan was halted because the remains of enslaved people were discovered, I was all ears. Fascinated by the story, I hopped on...

365 years after Suriname was traded for the city of New York and three days before celebrating its 48 Independence Day, the greenest country on the planet, had its first...

The West Indian American Day Parade, an iconic event in Brooklyn, NY, is more than just a parade; it's a celebration of culture, unity, and the rich tapestry of Caribbean...

In the heart of Brooklyn's Coney Island, a vibrant and soul-stirring event takes place every second Saturday in June: The People of the Sun Tribute to the Ancestors of the...

Memorial Day weekend at BAM is almost a staple for me. It is the event that inspired me to take photos of Natural hair 20 years ago which turned into my...

I was still a little girl living in a small village called Wageningen in Suriname when I first heard of Mr. Martin Luther King Jr. He looked like a well-dressed man...