Our Legacy

Our foundation rests upon our 3-E philosophy, which enables CCI to connect Caribbean and non-Caribbean individuals interested in Caribbean culture through media, technology, and journalism. Caribbeana’s legacy began with the vision of one man’s dream to impact the world through his passion of radio and adoration of Caribbean culture. This man is Vonulrick “Von” Martin, a Trinidadian born broadcaster, journalist, cultural attaché, producer and entrepreneur. 

Mr. Martin created Caribbeana Radio Services in 1975 as a means of retaining a piece of home away from home as he migrated to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago. His radio program Caribbeana, a French term meaning all that is Caribbean, aired in 1977. It was one of the initial radio programs of Pacifica Radio’s WPFW 89.3 FM, a local radio station in Washington, DC. Today, the program is a central authority on Caribbean culture of past to present exposing listeners to Caribbean music, news, and culture. Over time, Caribbeana became the inspiration for CCI. Our legacy continues to be built and moving forward, CCI aims to expand to new heights as it exposes Caribbean culture and its Diaspora throughout the world.  

Join Caribbeana today as a sponsor, volunteer, or associate member as we continue our legacy.