CARNIVAL

A masked reveller poses in Venice, Italy's Riva degli Schiavoni on the opening day of the Venice Carnival (AFP Photo/Vincenzo PINTO)
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VIDEOS
Venice Celebrates Carnival
Here are some of the most magical moments from this world-famous carnival celebration.
VIDEOS
Venice Carnival 2k19
Here are some of the most magical moments from this world-famous carnival celebration.
HUFFPOST VIDEO
The Grand History Of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” brings beads, costume balls and bold celebrations to the streets of New Orleans and cities around the world.
Savanna Goodman
ARTS & CULTURE
Stark And Beautiful Photos Of Resilience From The Storm-Battered U.S. Virgin Islands
By Denver Nicks, Contributor
Journalist. Rambler.
This is just a small selection of the photos in Goodman’s series. For more from “Our Colors Will Not Fade,” you can follow
Jesus rides an escalator
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WEIRD NEWS
This Jesus Needs A Minor Miracle To Ride An Escalator
By Ed Mazza
Mind the cross.
MIAMI
Not Brainwashed by Soca Brainwash.
By Ayana Malaika Crichlow, Contributor
Caribbean Writer. Sensitive, emotional and evolving observer o...
I stomped over to the chits tent and purchased the chits. If nothing else, to drown my anger in the drinks and try to have
QUEER VOICES
Anne Steele: "Love Can Take Us There" Takes Over Provincetown As The Official 2016 Carnival Anthem!
By Michael Cook, Contributor
Entertainment Editor, Out In Jersey Magazine
What does "Pride" mean to you? Pride means remembering everyone that came before us and fought struggles that we will never
BOOKS
7 Books That Take You Inside the Strange and Wonderful World of Carnivals
By Off the Shelf, Contributor
Read. Recommend. Repeat.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern At a mysterious circus that only performs at night, a competition is underway between
BUSINESS
Will the Ugly American return to Cuba?
By Julia Sagebien, Contributor
Associate Professor, Dalhousie University and Policy Council A...
What was unthinkable a year ago today, when diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba were re-established, has now become
TRAVEL
Top 3 Must See Cruise Ships Of 2016!
By Spencer Aronfeld , Contributor
Personal Injury Lawyer; Author and Civil Rights Activist
The year 2016 is certainly turning out to be one of the most exciting in the history of the cruise line industry with the launching of three new ships designed and destined to change forever the cruise experience many have enjoyed in the past.
TRAVEL
Carnival's New Ship "Vista" Features The World's First Beer Brewery At Sea
By Spencer Aronfeld , Contributor
Personal Injury Lawyer; Author and Civil Rights Activist
The 133,500-ton Vista has a maximum passenger capacity of 4,980 and boasts what we believe is the first-ever craft beer brewery at sea.
TRAVEL
Carnival's Cuban Crisis is Over, For Now...
By Spencer Aronfeld , Contributor
Personal Injury Lawyer; Author and Civil Rights Activist
Carnival Cruise Lines will be setting sail after all for Cuba with US passengers, regardless of where they were born, following
TRAVEL
Why I'm Not Cruising to Cuba with Carnival this Summer
By Spencer Aronfeld , Contributor
Personal Injury Lawyer; Author and Civil Rights Activist
As a maritime lawyer in Miami, I have investigated thousands of claims made by passengers who have been injured, mistreated
WORLDPOST
Dear NY Times: Your Reporter Clearly Doesn't Understand Brazil
By Diego Iraheta, Contributor
Editor in Chief at HuffPost Brasil
Make no mistake, the fear of Zika in Brazil is real. But nevertheless, the beat goes on. We love feeling the rhythm of the drums, and dancing with everyone around us in Salvador, Rio de Janeiro or any other city celebrating Carnival.
BLACK VOICES
Murder at Trinidad Carnival.
By Ayana Malaika Crichlow, Contributor
Caribbean Writer. Sensitive, emotional and evolving observer o...
To the tourists visiting with ill preconceived notions, please know that there are several layers to any culture, and there is always an underbelly that is not seen but can be sinister, even deadly.
BLACK VOICES
Party Done.
By Ayana Malaika Crichlow, Contributor
Caribbean Writer. Sensitive, emotional and evolving observer o...
Trinidad carnival is over.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Amber Rose And Blac Chyna Party In Bright Feathered Costumes At Carnival
By Julia Brucculieri
Feathers! Beads! Sequins!
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THE WORLDPOST
The Party Goes On In Brazil's Carnival Despite Zika Fears And Economic Woes
By Alexandra Ma
About 5 million revelers are expected to show up to the five-day-long street party this year.
TRAVEL
Dos & Don'ts of Galicia's Carnival, The Entroido
By Inma Gregorio, Contributor
Travel Blogger, Freelance Writer & Photographer at AWorldtoTra...
* Don't break the bank. Very affordable for the European standards, everything from accommodation to transport could be cheaper
LATINO VOICES
Being A Woman In A Big City Is Like Living Under A Permanent Curfew
By Mariana Mazzini, Contributor
Graduated with a law degree from University of São Paulo
I find it disheartening that I have to get dressed, put on my make-up, and head out the door with the knowledge that I will face some kind of harassment on the street, and so will many other women.
BLACK VOICES
Trinidad Carnival is Coming 2016
By Ayana Malaika Crichlow, Contributor
Caribbean Writer. Sensitive, emotional and evolving observer o...
This year, carnival is whispering my name instead of the usual screaming of my name.
LATINO VOICES
'Globeleza' Insists On Representing Black Women As Mere Sex Objects
By Lorena Monique, Contributor
Activist and founder of the YouTube channel 'Neggata'
Amidst all the beauty and sophistication of Carnival, "Globeleza" insists on representing black women as mere sex objects.
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