Tico Vos: A Pioneering Artistic Career in Photography and Media

Tico Vos: A Pioneering Artistic Career in Photography and Media

Tico Vos is a Curaçao-born photographer, documentarian, radio host, and media producer whose impactful work spans decades, capturing the essence of Antillean culture, history, and societal narratives. Known for his deep connection... Read more »
Curassow Reclaimed: Restoring Curaçao’s Indigenous Identity and Heritage

Curassow Reclaimed: Restoring Curaçao’s Indigenous Identity and Heritage

CURASSOW It is time to reclaim and rewrite the true history of Curaçao, restoring the identity and heritage stolen by centuries of colonialism. The name “Curaçao” finds its origin in the island’s... Read more »
Día di Victoria: Curaçao’s Triumph Over British Aggression and the Call to Restore Its Legacy

Día di Victoria: Curaçao’s Triumph Over British Aggression and the Call to Restore Its Legacy

February 26, 1804, remains an extraordinary date in Curaçao’s history, celebrated as Día di Victoria. This day marked the successful defense of the island against a British invasion during the Napoleonic Wars.... Read more »

Curaçao International School to Reactivate the Long-Suppressed Commemoration of “Día di Victoria”

e Bringing Back a Historic Celebration Once Discouraged by the Dutch Colonial Government eWillemstad, Curaçao – February 2024 – In a groundbreaking effort to restore Curaçao’s true history, Curaçao International School is... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar

Revitalizing Plasa Piar: A Legacy of Freedom and Unity Between Venezuela and Curaçao

Plasa Piar: A Symbol of Shared History Nestled in the historic center of Willemstad, Plasa Piar stands as a testament to the enduring bond between Venezuela and Curaçao. This iconic space, home... Read more »
José Caridad González From Slavery in Curaçao to Freedom

José Caridad González: From Slavery in Curaçao to Freedom

José Caridad González emerged as an influential figure in the late 18th-century Caribbean, advocating against the oppressive system of slavery that marked the region. Born in Africa, González was forcibly taken to... Read more »
The Island of Curaçao Exporting Freedom Fighters to the Region

The Island of Curaçao Exporting Freedom Fighters to the Region

The Brugman Family Curaçao’s legacy of producing courageous, visionary individuals extends far beyond its shores, as seen in the story of Mathias Brugman, a key figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.... Read more »
The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez is a figure of profound significance within Curaçao, across the Dutch Caribbean, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and beyond. As a visionary leader and a... Read more »

The Importance of Remembering Our Visionary Heroes

In Curaçao, the voices of our past heroes—figures like Luis Brión, Manuel Carlos Piar, Tula, and Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez—echo through the corridors of history. Still, they remain marginalized... Read more »
The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

Modern-Day Fighters and Reformers: In the Spirit of Our Past Curaçaoan Heroes

Curaçao’s history is rich with visionary leaders who fought for freedom, justice, and the betterment of our society. Heroes like Manuel Carlos Piar and Luis Brión, whose names are etched in the... Read more »