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The Queen of Soca joins the Globe-athon in the Caribbean

2017-12-20T14:56:37+00:00

Crowned “the Queen of Soca” by her fans around the world, artist and entertainer Alison Hinds is using her voice to speak up about women’s cancers. She walked in Globe-athon’s first international event in Barbados in 2013 and is joining forces with our grassroots movement again this year. “What motivates me is the fact that [...]

The Queen of Soca joins the Globe-athon in the Caribbean 2017-12-20T14:56:37+00:00

It’s a Family Affair!

2018-02-12T03:57:18+00:00

Globe-athon is a family affair! Mother and daughter dance duo, Cassandra Nuamah and Kukuwa Nuamah, are adding a special flair to our float in the West Indian Day Parade Monday. Choreographing for our globe-athon revelers the Nuamah’s signature moves will no doubt capture attention for a cause we believe in, ending the silence surrounding women’s [...]

It’s a Family Affair! 2018-02-12T03:57:18+00:00

“It’s a HUMAN problem.” Mikey Mercer joins “Globe-athon in the Caribbean”

2017-12-20T14:57:01+00:00

Soca star Mickey Mercer is using his star-power to bring attention to this year's Globe-athon. Catch him perform live on our float at the West Indian Day Parade Monday, September 7. Mercer says uniting against GYN cancers is everyone's business. "Men don't exist on their own. Women don't exist on their own. It may be called "women's [...]

“It’s a HUMAN problem.” Mikey Mercer joins “Globe-athon in the Caribbean” 2017-12-20T14:57:01+00:00

“I want to get the word out!” MC Sharon Gordon on Globe-athon

2017-12-20T14:56:55+00:00

Sharon Gordon is a loud voice when it comes to speaking out about issues she is passionate about. A journalist, radio personality, co-founder of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music and an award winning community activist, on Monday, September 7th Gordon joins our Globe-athon float at the West Indian Day Parade as Master of Ceremonies. She [...]

“I want to get the word out!” MC Sharon Gordon on Globe-athon 2017-12-20T14:56:55+00:00

Christopher Martin at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade

2017-12-20T14:56:49+00:00

Dancehall and reggae fusion singer Christopher Martin made history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars winner to score a single on the charts in Jamaica. He’ll make history again Monday when he brings his sexy, Jamaican swagger and sound to the Globe-athon float at the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. Sharing the same [...]

Christopher Martin at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade 2017-12-20T14:56:49+00:00

Assassin at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade

2017-11-27T18:19:07+00:00

Named for his quick-witted lyrics, reggae, dancehall and hip-hop artist Assassin, a.k.a Agent Sasco, joins Globe-athon’s grassroots movement to raise awareness about women’s cancers. Assassin was recognized for his lyrical dexterity in 2013 by Kanye West. West, a Grammy winner, selected one of Assassin’s versus for his sixth studio album, “Yeezus.” Catch Assassin perform aboard our [...]

Assassin at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade 2017-11-27T18:19:07+00:00

Sean Paul at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade

2017-11-27T19:06:07+00:00

In the music business, Jamaican dancehall superstar Sean Paul says “it’s all about going hard and keeping it hot.” On Monday, September 7th the artist who has collaborated with the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna will use that same philosophy to help Globe-athon turn up the heat and get vocal for below-the-belt cancers. See him [...]

Sean Paul at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade 2017-11-27T19:06:07+00:00

Kranium at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade

2017-11-27T18:20:57+00:00

With the ink not even dry on the multi-album deal he signed this year with Atlantic Records, Kranium is proving that American based reggae and dancehall artists can pack a punch. His tone makes the ladies melt and the toughest rude boys relate. On Monday, September 7th, the young, Jamaican born, Queens bred will add his [...]

Kranium at the WIADCA Labor Day Parade 2017-11-27T18:20:57+00:00