“Green Book” the Film Portrayal of Jamaican Pianist Dr. Don Shirley, Wins Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay & Best Picture

“Green Book,” a film based on a concert tour made by jazz pianist Don Shirley through the United States’ “Jim Crow” South in the 1960s, took home three of the coveted golden statuettes at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony on February 24th, 2019. Named “Best Picture” and “Best Orginal Screenplay” of the year, “Green Book” […]

Jamaican Painter Kris Richards Named Among Blavity15 Dope Artists You Should Know

Among the black artists taking the art world by storm in 2019 is Jamaica’s Kris Richards. While new to the art scene, Richards, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Miami, Florida, and was one of four students who painted the mural featured in the hit film “Moonlight.” His latest collection, which will be […]

Jamaican Soccer Player, Chad Letts, Signs on with Belgian Club

Chad Letts,  Jamaican youth international soccer sensation who played with Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, has signed on to join Belgium’s Second Division club Royal Union Saint-Gilloise.  Letts, 18, who played with the previous Jamaica Under-17 team inked an 18-month contract with the Belgian team that includes an option to extend the agreement for an additional two […]