On this day in Jamaican History: Jamaican-Canadian athlete, Keturah Anderson, was born

On January 9, 1968, Keturah Anderson, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A Canadian athlete, now retired, Anderson is an Olympian who specialized in the hurdles competitions. In 1998 she won a bronze medal in the high hurdles event at the World Indoor Championships. Her personal best times in the 100-meter hurdles including times of 12.71 […]

5 Things that Annoy First-Generation Jamaican-Americans

Moving to a new country, learning their customs, and keeping your culture alive is tough. As a first-generation Jamaican-American, I have watched my family adjust to living in the United States. They have taught me a lot about Jamaica and tried to pass their traditions on to me. I love my Jamaican and American heritage […]

Jamaican Marlon James Book on BBC’s 2019 Must-Read List

The new book by 2015 Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James has been listed by the BBC in the United Kingdom as one of the must-read books for 2019. Due for release in February, James’s “Black Leopard, Red Wolf” from publisher Hamish Hamilton was called “an astonishing novel” by BBC reviewers, who already tipped it […]

Jamaican Olympic Athlete Veronica Campbell-Brown Announces Pregnancy

Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown, known as VCB, winner of three Olympic gold medals, announced her pregnancy on social media. This will be her first child. Campbell-Brown, 36, has not participated in competitions since 2017 and stated that she is not sure if she will return to competitive running following the birth of her baby. Making the […]