This page of links to the Caribbean-American Community on the Web reflects some of the resources that were found in our research. By no means do we present this as a definitive listing, but we do believe that many will find this a useful starting point for their own research. We will add to this list as the project progresses; recommendations for additional listings are most welcome (go to the project home page for a direct e-mail link or send to Chantel@brooklyn.cuny.edu).

Academic Resources
 

Caribbean Literature: An Overview ( http://landow.stg.brown.edu/post/caribbean/caribov.html )

This page, hosted by Brown University, offers information about Caribbean Literature ranging from authors and themes to history and economics. It also offers a link to a Caribbean Language and Literature Discussion Group.

Caribbean Research Center ( http://caribbeanrescenter.org )

The Caribbean Research Center is an integral part of Medgar Evers College (CUNY). Their services and activities include research & documentation, an Education Task Force, numerous publications, a scholarly journal (Wadabagei), curriculum development, international & local conferences, project evaluations, family support services, the Transitional Institute for New Immigrants (TIFNI), and much more.

Caribbean Studies ( http://www.hist.unt.edu/09w-blk4.htm )

This page of links to a variety of resources comes from the University of North Texas.  It includes links to general resources as well as resources pertaining to "English Caribbean Islands," "Dutch Caribbean Islands," "French Caribbean Islands," "Hispanic Caribbean Islands," and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Center For Migration Studies ( http://www.cmsny.org/ )

"The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS), founded in New York in 1964, is one of the premier institutes for migration studies in the United States. It is committed to facilitating the study of sociodemographic, historical, economic, political, legislative and pastoral aspects of human migration and refugee movements. Incorporated in the State of New York in 1969 as an educational non-profit institute, CMS brings an independent perspective to the interdisciplinary study of international migration and refugees without institutional constraints of government analysts and interest groups, or the profit considerations of private research firms." This organization's library and archives offers one of the most comprehensive collections on migration, refugees, etc., and includes information about the Caribbean.

The Marcus Garvey and UNIA Papers Project ( http://www.isop.ucla.edu/mgpp/ )

The Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers Project is a research project of the James S. Coleman African Studies Center at UCLA. This web site includes a photo gallery, a sound gallery, and fact sheets about Marcus Garvey and the UNIA.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture ( http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html )

One of the Research Centers of the New York Public Library, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is "devoted to collecting, preserving and providing access to resources documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world." This world-famous institution is made up of five collection divisions, according to format: Art and Artifacts; General Research and Reference; Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books; Moving Image and Recorded Sound; Photographs and Prints.

UK - CASBAH Project ( http://www.casbah.ac.uk/welcome.html )

Archivists and historians all over the world are concerned with the issue of identifying, locating, and securing the records of underdocumented groups. CASBAH is a "demonstrator project funded by the Research Support Libraries Programme (RSLP) to identify and map national research resources for Caribbean studies and the history of Black and Asian people in Britain." While not a Caribbean-American site, there is a great deal of information about this project (which is similar to ours) as well as links to Caribbean studies resources.

VICS - The Virtual Institute of Caribbean Studies ( http://home.netcom.com/~hhenke/ )

Founded in 1997 by a group of concerned Caribbeanists, the Virtual Institute of Caribbean Studies (VICS) is an independent, New Jersey (USA) based internet forum committed to stimulate, coordinate, and disseminate research on various topics relevant to the development of Caribbean peoples at home and abroad.

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Business, Industry & Economic Development
 

Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( http://www.internationalcacci.com/ )

"The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI), is a statewide, not-for-profit organization, founded and incorporated in the State of New York in 1985 to promote economic development among Caribbean-American / African-American and other minority entrepreneurs. With a membership of over 1300, CACCI provides business development seminars, technical assistance, referrals and training programs in 'How to Start, Operate and Manage a Business'."

 Caribbean Development Commission ( http://caribdevelopment.org/ )

"The goal of the CDC is to assess the adverse economic, educational and socio-cultural forces impeding progress in the Caribbean in order to  formulate and apply corrective solution plans. This will be accomplished through coordination of resources outside of the region to align with congruent resources within the Caribbean."

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Cultural & Social Resources
 

Something Positive ( http://www.angelfire.com/art/SomethingPositive/index.html )

"Cheryl Byron and Something Positive is an African Caribbean performance arts organization dedicated to the art and culture of the African Diaspora. Utilizing a unique blend of poetry, storytelling, theater, music and dance, Something Positive specializes in multi-media performing art presentation." This web site offers information about this non-profit organization, descriptions of their programs and activities, and a schedule of upcoming events.

So Yu Going To. . . Carnival ( http://www.carnaval.com/going/pages/calendar.htm )

The "International Carnival Bible" provides an annual calendar of Carnival events worldwide. The print publication of the same name includes articles and photographs of past Carnivals.

West Indian - American Day Carnival Association, Inc. ( http://www.nycarnival.org/ )

WIADCA's web site offers information about this major event as well as information on their other activities - did you know that they sponsor more than a dozen events during the year? [Note: Website is currently unavailable.]

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News and Media
 

The Caribbean Voice ( http://www.caribvoice.org )

The online version of a widely circulated and read paper in the Caribbean Diaspora. Offers news (world, Caribbean, diaspora), a community calendar, and more.

The Immigrant's Journal ( http://www.immigrantjournal.com/ )

The online version of a newspaper available in New York City.  According to their website, their goal is to "serve as a forum to share information and analysis, to educate our diverse communities, and to develop and coordinate plans of action on the important issues pertinent to our development in New York City."  Also offers many links to sites of interest to all immigrants.

The New York CaribNews ( http://www.nycaribnews.com/ )

Billed as the "weekly voice of the Caribbean-American community," this is the online version of a weekly newspaper.  In addition to news and top stories, its varied sections include religion, youth, arts and entertainment, legal, business, and sports.

(Last updated:  11/06/01)