Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Allan Alberga
Allan Alberga is President of the Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA), the longest serving and one of the largest Caribbean organizations in Atlanta. He was its President in 1994 and has been President since 2005. An Attorney at law in private practice in Atlanta since 1991, Alberga was trained in England. He holds Bachelor of Laws […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Vin N. Martin
Mr. Martin was born in Jamaica, West Indies and in 1965 migrated to the United States to attend College. He holds an undergraduate degree from Howard University (1969) in Washington D.C., an MBA (1972) in Finance and Investment from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate (1976) from the Washington College of Law of the […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Dr. B. Waine Kong
As CEO of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Dr. B. Waine Kong has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce the ravages of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. In the twenty one years since Dr. Kong became its CEO, ABC has become an international organization representing over 600 members; staff of 25; and […]
Isn’t it time for Jamaicans to stop blaming each other for slavery?
Don’t get me wrong. We definitely have a quarrel with the British merchants who grew rich by submitting human beings to the living hell of the slave ships and the relentless labor of the plantations. And it seems quite reasonable for descendants of slaves to seek an apology – and reparation – from the British […]
Response to: Establishing a Race – Out of Many One People, We Are A Race Apart Part 2
I was devastated to read this article. I am a South African who together with my countrymen are desperately trying to shake off a systems which defined us wholly based on our race. And here is the suggestion to “add a new one”???? I think what Mr. Graham was trying to convey was a sense […]
What is our purpose?
I have been guilty many times struggling with thoughts of the real reason of my presence here on earth. Lately, I have been going through some self-analysis, rude-awakening of my purpose facing head-on the mountains that appears difficult to overcome. I am sure everyone questions the self, ‘why are we here on earth? “What is […]
Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Japan
This month our series “Reggae Around the World” we interview DJ Tokiya from Black Assassin Sound System in Japan. The have been playing reggae at night clubs, dances and on the radio in Japan for over 15 years. Question: How are you involved in Reggae? I play reggae music at the various clubs in Japan […]
Where do we find wealth?
Throughout recorded history, we have had the tale of the haves and the have-nots. A 2001study by Smart Money magazine revealed that at the then rate of wealth creation, by 2005, out of 100 workers at age 65: 1- Will be wealthy(net worth of $5 million or more)4- Will be financially independent(net worth of […]
Spiritual Frustration
Do you ever pray and pray as if your prayers feel as if it’s in vain? We usually assume our prayers hold no ground with the Creator; just a water bowl with many holes. Praying for world peace is something almost all of us seek, yet it seems world peace is something we aren’t able […]
Portrait of courage
She paints many portraits Line with abstracts of Sorrows and joy Freedom and war Truths and rights Love and hate Lust and purity As she unveil, Her nakedness did not matter anymore Up and down the colors of Her brushes shows passion, Romance, heartache, Journey of courage And some did not believe She knew God […]