Song By Jamaican-Heritage Rapper Featured In Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls Documentary, “Last Dance”
A song by Special Ed, a Jamaican-American rapper, has been included in Michael Jordan’s documentary series entitled “Last Dance.” The song “I Got It Made” is featured in Part 5 of the documentary. In the segment featuring the song, Jordan’s deal with Nike, the iconic sportswear brand, is explored. This segment also includes commentary by […]
Two Authors from Jamaica Short-Listed for 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Brian S. Heap and Sharma Taylor, two authors from Jamaica, have made the shortlist for the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Heap’s story “Mafootoo” follows a Jamaican woman who lives in the United Kingdom as she faces a late-life crisis. Taylor’s story is called “Cash and Carry” and involves a Jamaican teenage girl’s search of […]
An Expert’s Guide to Blue Mountain Coffee
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee has an international reputation for an especially smooth flavor but without any of the bitterness associated with the beverage. It’s one of the rarest Arabica coffees in the world. The unique growing conditions and volcanic soil of Jamaica combine to produce one of the most highly-prized coffees in the world. It […]
Girl Boss Sue-Tanya McHorgh: From losing her job to Online Entrepreneur
By the age of 17, Sue-Tanya Mchorgh knew she wanted to become an entrepreneur. She decided to study Business Administration but due to financial restraints, had to get a job and work overtime to pay tuition. Juggling a 9-5 while going to school was hard work. Then she got laid off and didn’t have money […]