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Dates: June 15 – Aug. 15 Enjoy Caribbean culture? Take a trip to one of the continent’s largest street festivals. Listen to Calypso playing freely in the street. Sway your hips to the sounds of reggae. Dress up for the masquerade parade. Enjoy the food! Admission: Prices may vary per event. Some events are free. Learn…

On Elin’s dime, peace of mind could be purchased for 600,000 jobless Americans for 30 more days. That much money could extend their unemployment benefits for an additional month. With just $170 million in compensation grants to states like Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi and $100 million to drill two more relief wells, Elin’s money could supplement some of the…

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s daughter, Caroline, is no Winona Ryder (remember, Ryder stole $5,500 worth of merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue in 2002). You could say it’s merely a matter of powerful connections, but we wonder how likely it is that a young black woman accused of shoplifting $100 worth of makeup from Sephora…

Among the women who came out to our Young, Fabulous and Female evening of moderated discussion and networking over cocktails were  (from left) model and fashion designer Lois Samuels; author and columnist Harriette Cole; The DL Hughley Morning Show co-host Jacque Reid; The Root publisher Donna Byrd; and deputy editor of The Root Sheryl Huggins Salomon. Moderator Jacque…

Timothy Dean, 39, is taking on 16 fellow chefs in a kitchen throwdown. The executive chef and owner of Prime Steakhouse in Baltimore, he has years of experience working alongside some of the world’s best. These include the late master chef Jean-Louis Palladin (at his restaurants Jean-Louis and Palladin), Alain Ducasse, and the late Patrick Clark,…

Occupation: Child actorBest Known For: His starring role in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid and supporting roles in The Day The Earth Stood Still and The Pursuit of Happyness.Background: His superstar parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.Nepotism or Know-How? Sure, nepotism gave him a solid boost (come on, he played opposite his…

MJ fans created a ‘remembrance wall’ of personal written tributes at the 02 Arena in London, England on June 25, 2010. In honor of MJ, Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture on a beach in Puri, India. Fans place bouquets in front of a Michael Jackson portrait outside of the Tokyo Tower…

Back in the early ’80s, Bad Brains made a name for themselves by melding punk with reggae. Today, these pioneers of hard-core punk continue to thrill audiences and their influence on a gang of bands has stood the test of time. Captions by Rob Fields ”When they play together, I’ll put them onstage with anybody,…

The Oak Bluffs Inn is just one of the Obamas’ getaway spots. Eric and Rhonda Albert’s luxurious B and B is on Oak Bluff’s main street, Circuit Avenue. It has nine guest rooms and one apartment. Rates range from $100 to $600, April 15 to June 17; $225 to $600, June 18 to Sept. 11; and…

For over 50 years, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has filled stages with glorious works celebrating African-American heritage. From Ailey’s rousing, gospel-inspired “Revelations” and haunting “Night Creature” to new company artistic director Robert Battle’s sensuous, swirling duet “Unfold” to a Gustave Charpentier aria sung by Leontyne Price, the repertory touches every emotion. It’s no surprise…