Currently, there are roughly 18 Caribbean Carnivals held across the United States (pre-covid, of course) and I have found on many occasions the cultural experience to clash with American values and perceptions.
As soon as the Joshua Butler scandal came to light, people started to look left and right and ask: How do we keep another White Chocolate from happening again? Below depicts my lens and experiences in light of the four8 Interview.
September 18 marked the 2nd year anniversary of AWM. In light of current events, its important to reflect on AWM has been and where it is going.
When you have a public platform you will have your supporters, your neutral parties, and your naysayers. There is always going to be someone that has an objection to what you are trying to do. I’ve heard a lot of interesting speculations about the AWM platform, but today I take the time out to address one that got up under my skin…and to be honest with you, kept me up thinking very hard late last night.
While I don’t believe any masquerader intentionally does this, let’s take a look at some attitudes/perceptions that people may have that contribute to the misappropriation of Caribbean carnival.
Reflecting on how the reality of COVID-19 challenged my mental health and how sharing my feelings with others brought reassurance that I was not alone.
Flags embody the spirit of a culture and its rich history.
If your cultural background is holding you back from enjoying the experience, trust and believe there is nothing to worry about.
Masqueraders, Bands, Promoters, DJs and other facets of the industry really didn’t see this coming. No one was prepared.
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