Dance & Leadership: Dance Umbrella won major Arts Council England funding (with British Council support) for “Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship,” a 2026–2028 programme aimed at widening curatorial pathways—especially for Black and Brown Global Majority, women-identifying, and non-binary practitioners. Cape Verde Culture Abroad: In New Bedford, the Cape Verdean Association is turning the historic Strand Theater into a Cultural Community Center, with an Island Park ribbon cutting set for June 5 and plans for music and community programming. Language & Identity: Linguist Ramon Todd Dandaré spoke at Cape Verde’s “Encontro Internacional da Crioulidade Atlântica” in Praia, focusing on Caribbean creole languages, oral traditions, and preserving collective memory. Cabo Verde–China Ties: President Jose Maria Neves tells Xinhua that China remains a key partner in education, health, agriculture, water and infrastructure, citing projects like the Poilão Dam. World Cup, Cape Verde in Focus: Cape Verde is listed in Group H for the 2026 World Cup, and Boston’s City Hall Fan Festival plus neighborhood watch parties include a Cabo Verde vs. Spain match on June 15 at Town Field. Women’s Representation: Elections across the Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Cyprus and Malta are highlighted for showing how women’s political inclusion is growing—though progress can still be fragile.