What Black Power Looks Like
Larry Wilmore believes black power can be claimed by using the ‘N’ word. Beyonce believes she’s claiming her power by parading around naked and becoming as crass as the boys are. But I just experienced a much more inspiring version of black power. I’ve been to a few Black Enterprise events before but as an […]
Her Jamaican Sandals Broke the Internet – An Interview with Shoe Designer, Juliet Morgan
This week we have a conversation with Juliet Morgan from Shoan’s Collections. Juliet grew up in the country, Hatfield Manchester, with her mother (who was a housewife) and her four brothers. She attended Manchester High School and then went on to business college. After which, she was employed in the corporate world for a number of years. However, […]
Jamaican Swimmers Win Medals at Florida Synchronized Swimming Championship Meet
Swimmers from the Island Aquatics Synchro Club (IAS) of Jamaica won a variety of medals at the yearly Southeast/Southwest Florida Regional Association Age Group Championship competition in Coral Springs, Florida. The meet was hosted by Coral Springs’ Acquacades Synchro Club, and participants included synchronized swimmers from the Florida area, Puerto Rico, and Latin America. Nine […]
Day 149 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Explore Jamaica’s Colonial History at Columbus Park
Columbus Park reveals the history and impact of Christopher Columbus’ arrival on the island in 1494. The park features an open air museum with artifacts from Jamaica’s colonial and pre-colonial days. Arawak canoes, a water wheel, cannons, and a Spanish water cooler are just a few of the remnants in the museum. The park is […]
Roots Reggae Star Jah Cure Ranks Number 1 on Billboard Reggae Chart
Jamaica’s roots reggae artiste Jah Cure has taken the top spot on Billboard’s Reggae Chart for his album “The Cure”. The album has been listed on the charts for 37 weeks, but this is the second time it has been ranked Number 1 since its August 2015 release. The album’s success has sparked hope among […]