In a world that is more connected than ever online, many of us feel a surprising sense of "local loneliness." We have hundreds of followers but no one to grab a coffee with on a Tuesday morning. Building a real-world community takes effort, but by following these four intentional steps, you can move from digital isolation to meaningful local belonging. 1. Audit Your Genuine Interests Community is built on the foundation of shared values. Before looking outward, look inward. A

This past Saturday, we attended a private, curator-led tour of the Kerry James Marshall exhibition. More than simply a walkthrough of the artworks, we experienced the work through a curatorial lens. His work insists upon the expanse of Black life within the canon of art history, particularly in spaces that have historically excluded them. Moving through the exhibition collectively, we were able to slow down and ask questions. This allowed for contextual grounding. As a result

We’re bringing back ourppls’ 12-week Artist’s Way Program - a free, community-based journey through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This program is guided process of creative recovery of rebuilding trust with your inner artist, softening perfectionism, and learning to listen again.

Paradise Produce is a youth-led agricultural initiative based in Trinidad and Tobago, founded by Jabari Clarke with a clear mission: to grow fresh, sustainable food while reshaping what modern Caribbean agriculture can look like. Rooted in innovation, environmental care, and community impact, Paradise Produce blends technology-driven farming methods with a deep commitment to food security and education. Through hydroponic systems, sustainable growing practices, and youth enga

At the heart of this project is a simple but radical belief: that girls deserve to understand their bodies without shame, access care without barriers, and grow up knowing their dignity is non-negotiable. I

Progress doesn’t always look loud or linear. Sometimes it looks like curiosity, so take a look at what opportunities could help you get your year started.

In Kingston, Jamaica rests the profound Liberty Hall. Traditionally, a centre that hosted activities for the Jamaica division of Marcus Garvey’s UNIA. Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey believed in the unification of the African diaspora to better each other's lives on a personal and global level - the concept of Pan-Africanism. While a home for Marcus Garvey’s organisation UNIA, Liberty Hall doubled as a home to plays, concerts, dances, elocution pieces, and children choi

So, Christmas is around the corner, and although it is the same date every year, we remark how quickly it has come around. In these final few days, you, much like the rest of the ourppls team, may find yourself engaged in last-minute gift purchasing. This guide presents a curated selection of gift ideas intended for your creative friends, family and loved ones. Each has been hand-picked with the consideration of what can be secured within a limited time frame. Even as we su