Jamaican Maroons Featured by National Geographic

The Jamaican Maroons, which have been called the “forerunners of Jamaican independence,” are the subject of a feature story by National Geographic Harcourt Fuller, an associate professor of history at Georgia State University and a Maroon who comes from Mooretown, credits the Maroon people with instilling an “independence of spirit” in Jamaicans. “The Maroons say […]

Shenseea Named BET’s “Amplified Artist of the Month”

Dancehall star Shenseea has been named “Amplified Artist of the Month” by the television network BET. With this award, BET recognized the songstress as “the next big thing” in music. By winning the title, Shenseea becomes the network’s highlighted artist and will be featured in stories, videos, and more. The network will push Shenseea to […]

Jamaican-Born Candidate Running for Congress in Louisiana

Voters in Louisiana must return to the polls for a special election required to fill two seats in the United States House of Representatives that opened up after the 2020 fall elections. One seat opened as Democrat Cedric Richmond left to serve as a special adviser to US President Joe Biden. The other was left […]