Caribbeing Inc

Monday Mas: Immersive celebration of Caribbean Carnival that includes mas (masquerade) workshops, live music culminating with a band that showcases Caribpolitan culture, traditions and heritage. Program accomplishments include producing an inclusive cultural experience reaching millions of parade goers in New York City & beyond; our Mas Band themed Diaspora placed eighth in the Annual West Indian American Day Parade in 2024; forged partnerships with local groups and cultural practitioners to create new masquerade designs and performances.

Little Caribbean NYC: Lead place-based economic development and placemaking initiatives including merchant organizing, district marketing, holiday market, tours & business development in Central Brooklyn stimulating increased revenue, visibility and foot traffic for small businesses. Program accomplishments include supporting over 100 small businesses and entrepreneurs through merchant organizing, development and distribution of Little Caribbean Passport; facilitated foot traffic and revenue for select local businesses by 10-20%; development and implementation of cultural tours, holiday markets attracting thousands of visitors to the area; collaborations with local government, city/state agencies and universities to implement place-based economic development strategies & initiatives