Caribbean Corner

Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, a young, fledging actress born in Brooklyn to a Grenadian mother, was crowned Miss Grenada USA 2023 in September of that year. She says winning the crown was “surprising and exhilarating,” she had no idea what would follow. “But this achievement propelled me to become more deeply involved in my community,” she said, reflecting on her one-year reign in an exclusive Caribbean Life interview over the weekend. “It gave me the confidence to overcome imposter syndrome and take control of my life and my goals,” added Forrester-Ewen, 26, who, two Saturdays ago, presented awards at the Nutmeg House on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn to students who participated in essay and poetry-writing contests, sponsored by the Brooklyn-based Grenadian-American Ex-Teachers’ Association, Inc. The contest was part of Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations.  Since winning the Miss Grenada USA crown, Forrester-Ewen said s...

The Brooklyn-based Grenadian-American Ex-Teachers’ Association presented awards to 10 students who participated in the group’s essay and poetry-writing contests on Saturday, Sept. 14, as part of Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations.  The award ceremony, which took place at the Nutmeg House on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, was held under the auspices of Grenada New York Consul General Raphael M. Brizan. Justin McIntosh received the award, flanked by Cecily Mason, left; Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, Miss Grenada USA; and Consul General Raphael M. Brizan. Photo by Nelson A. King Mickalia Forrester, Miss Grenada USA, presented the awards to the students. Josiah Henry displays his trophy and certificate, flanked by Cecily Mason, Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, left, and Consul General Raphael M. Brizan. Photo by Nelson A. King Recipients of awards for the Essay Contest were Shamar James Anderson, 17, Archer High School, Lawrenceville, GA; Justin C. McIntosh,16, School for Class...