Caribbean Social Studies (CSS), in partnership with Driven Society, is launching a groundbreaking series, Diaspora Conversations, designed to transform the Caribbean diaspora from a source of talent into a thriving creative ecosystem. Kicking off in one of the world’s most vibrant diasporic hubs, New York, the inaugural event will
News
On June 20th in Cannes, festival goers attending the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity descended upon Inkwell Beach to witness a historic moment unfolding. For the first time in the festival’s 70-year history, the Caribbean a region that makes up just 1% of the world population and
Culture
When Puerto Rico was derisively called “a floating island of garbage” in international press, Bad Bunny responded, not with outrage, but with strategy. The global superstar turned his sixth studio album into a digital love letter to Puerto Rico. Through a groundbreaking campaign called Tracking Bad Bunny, he transformed his
Events
In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month, Caribbean Social Studies (CSS) proudly announces its international debut at the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. For the first time in the festival’s history, the Caribbean will be represented as a unified creative force, marking a milestone moment for the region and
Events
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, founded in 1954, has long stood as the apex of creative industry recognition. It is a week where the most compelling campaigns, sharpest storytelling, and boldest ideas from around the world converge in the South of France. Yet, for much of its history,
Education
At the edge of the Dominican Republic’s sunlit coast lies a quiet revolution in creative education. Miami Ad School Punta Cana, the newest branch in the global Miami Ad School network, is not just preparing students for creative careers. It is positioning the Caribbean as a future hub of
Strategy
Precision is more than accuracy. It is the ability to execute with clarity, intentionality, and cultural sensitivity—especially when working under pressure. In the Caribbean, precision has been cultivated through a mix of constraint and creativity. From turning limited resources into global cultural exports to crafting stories and strategies that
Consulting
For decades, the Caribbean has been a cultural powerhouse. Its music, style, literature, and language have circled the globe. Yet behind this global resonance lies a persistent paradox. While the region produces extraordinary creative talent, it lacks the systems needed to sustain a thriving creative economy. Talent leaves. Investment lags.
Creative Features
For centuries, the Caribbean has embodied a paradox: rich in cultural output yet constrained by structural limitations. From small islands have come global movements in music, language, fashion, and food, often built without institutional support or robust infrastructure. Creativity in the Caribbean has never been a luxury. It has been
Creative Features
The Caribbean’s future lies at the intersection of technology, creativity, and culture. That’s why Caribbean Social Studies (CSS) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) — a premier technology and innovation platform connecting LATAM, the Caribbean, and North America to build sustainable ecosystems and
Consulting
Creative Features
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we create, connect, and consume, a fundamental question hangs in the air: what is left for human creativity? If machines can generate content in seconds, what role do humans play in a future defined by algorithms? Caribbean creatives offer a compelling answer: precision.