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5 questions for a Costa Rican rapper – and an exclusive recording

The passion to empower others is what has driven the Costa Rican rapper Nakury to share her work with the world. Nakury, who was born...

Dr. Charles Gourzong: Costa Rica’s visionary medicine man

This month in "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican," Natasha Gordon-Chipembere takes a look at a Limón-born medical legend.

From Brooklyn to Costa Rica: ‘It was the best decision of my life’

The Tico Times chats with writer Natasha Gordon-Chipembere in the first profile in a new series focused on stories of immigration to Costa Rica.

A Costa Rican, a first kiss: Mourning George Michael

Columnist Natasha Gordon Chipembere brings us a prom memory that was part Brooklyn, part Costa Rica, totally ’80s, and elevated by George Michael.

The Black side of the story: Afro-Costa Rican MC Huba Watson

Huba Watson talks to The Tico Times about his upbringing in San José, and how his strong Limón roots, his experiences of racism growing up, and a certain encounter with the Sugarhill Gang shaped his musical career.

Limón holds community peace march in response to recent shooting

A recent shooting in Cieneguita, Limón, shocked the community – but it was quick to respond, both supporting victims' families and organizing a peace march.

A graceful life: Jeannette Boyd Rodríguez and San José’s Afro-Costa Rican history

This month's "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican" column takes a look at black families' lives in San José and shows that the Limón-San José migration sometimes went the other way, too.

The elegance of Quince Duncan: a chat with the celebrated writer

Renowned writer and activist Quince Duncan, now the Commissioner of the Ministry of Afro-Costa Rican Affairs, sits down with The Tico Times to talk about his latest writing projects, efforts to support Limón, and racism.

A rare find: African voices in the Costa Rican National Archives

Tales from Costa Rica's history of slavery, from the country's cacao plantations to a remarkable shipwreck near Cahuita.

Desamparados, 1984 and Prince: A Tribute

It has been just over a month since the sudden, shocking death of Prince Rogers Nelson, who I believe was one of the greatest...

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