Geoffrey Philp
Jamaican author Geoffrey Philp interviews Caribbean writers and features poetry, podcasts, essays, and literary events in Miami, Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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Climate Change and Jamaica: Blog Action Day - 28 days ago
One of the persistent myths that should have been shattered by the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, and Darwin is that humans have a special place in the universe and that we were somehow separate from the rest of life on the planet. Nothing could. Topics: Blog Action Day, Environment, Jamaica
Toward a Floribbean Literature - 29 days ago
One of the insights I gained from the Florida Humanities Council’s conference, Florida and the Caribbean: Historic Ties and Cultural Connections , was the realization that there was a growing body of writing created by Caribbean authors... Topics: Caribbean, Florida, South Florida writers
Joanne C. Hillhouse: Musings on The Boy - 31 days ago
Joanne C. Hillhouse’s writing has been described as “honest” and “real,” also “poetic” and “lyrical.” Born, raised, and resident in Antigua, Joanne’s culture – its people, language, music, issues, and more – shines through,... Topics: Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Caribbean authors
Mark Your Calendar: Friday, October 16, 2009 - 31 days ago
2nd Annual Poetry Fundraiser Hosted by Professor Donna Aza Weir-Soley and Food for the Poor . Date: Friday, October 16, 2009 Time: 7:00pm - 11:30pm Location: FIU--BBC Campus--Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre, Wolfe University Center Street: 3000... Topics: Mark Your Calendar, Miami, South Florida writers
“Always Think it’s Bigger Than Me”: Dr. Joe Leonard's Visit to Miami Dade College, North Campus - 36 days ago
Miami Dade College has had a long history of attracting dignitaries who have a keen interest in tertiary education. We have had visits by Bill Clinton , Arne Duncan , Dr.Jill Biden , and Barack Obama to name a few. As the chairperson of College... Topics: Miami, Miami Dade College


















