Jason Gordon

Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Reid Cover Design: Annika Harris For generations of hip-hop fans, Christopher “Kid” Reid has been synonymous with high-energy performances, infectious positivity, and one of the most recognizable haircuts in pop culture history. As one-half of the groundbreaking rap duo Kid ’n Play, Reid helped define a vibrant era of late-1980s and early-1990s Black entertainment, blending music, comedy, dance, and film into a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.

Juneteenth invites us to do more than commemorate a date on the calendar. It calls us to remember, to celebrate, and to seek a deeper understanding of the journeys that shaped Black America. While destinations across the country host festivals and ceremonies honoring June 19, there is something especially powerful about spending this season of reflection in Alexandria, Virginia.

On Jamaica’s northwestern coast, near Hanover’s tranquil Green Island (and 30 minutes from Negril), two new sister resort properties from Princess Hotels & Resorts are reshaping what “all-inclusive” means for discerning travelers. The recently opened Princess Grand Jamaica and its adults-only counterpart, Princess Senses The Mangrove, offer two distinct experiences along one sweeping shoreline – one family-driven and exuberant, the other serene and sensual.