As we stride into 2025, both the Caribbean region and the diaspora of Caribbean-Americans stand at a crossroads, poised for a future ripe with possibility, and yet fraught with challenges. The converging tides of unity, resilience, and empowerment beckon us to gather our strength and harness our collective potential. In these crucial moments, we find ourselves reminded of the potent words spoken by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley in her poignant 2021 address at the United Nations: “In the words of Robert Nesta Marley, who will get up and stand up for the rightd of the people?” This call to action is not merely a rhetorical flourish but a clarion call for community solidarity and a commitment to a shared destiny as we navigate the complex landscape of our realities.