Caribbean American Poetry Association (CAPA)

 The Caribbean American Poetry Association (CAPA), was founded in 2015 by Dr. Beryl R. Williams to promote Caribbean poets and their poetry in the United States. As Founder and President, Dr. Williams has worked tirelessly so that a wider audience can become acquainted with and enjoy Caribbean poetry.

Dr. Williams was born in Dominica and has a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, a master's in Public Administration, and a PhD in Management and Organizational Leadership. Her work has been published in several anthologies. She is also the author of two poetry collections, A Pebble in My Shoe, and Zandoli.

CAPA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). If you are a Caribbean poet and would like to join CAPA or support its mission, please email CAPA at caribbeanamericanpoetry@gmail.com. You can also follow CAPA on Instagram at: @capapoetrystory. CAPA's mailing address is:

CAPA

P.O. Box 326, Huntington Station, NY 11746

Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrations

 It was an honor to be a featured poet, alongside Keisha-Gaye Anderson and Lindamichelle Baron on Juneteenth 2025. The event was also held as a part of the Caribbean American Poetry Assocation (CAPA) celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month at the beautiful Joseph Lloyd Manor House in Long Island, NY. 

Tribute was paid to Jupiter Hammon, the first African American published poet in the United States. Hammon and his ancestors were enslaved at Lloyd Manor House. 

Thanks again to Andrew Tharler of Preservation Long Island for the kind hospitality, to Dr. Beryl Williams of CAPA for inviting me, and to the Huntington Arts Council, and Poets and Writers for funding the event. 

Top 2025 Caribbean Book Blogs - Poets of the Caribbean Made the List!

For the second year in a row, Poets of the Caribbean was ranked in the top 25 Caribbean Book Blogs, in 6th place. This is indeed an honor! Thanks to all my readers and subscribers for your support and comments over the years. Your suggestions and recommendations have been so beneficial.

Here is a link to all the other great Caribbean book blogs:

25 Best Caribbean Book Blogs and Websites in 2025