In Commemoration of Juneteenth, Jamaican Descent Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Pushed To Rename Confederate Streets in Brooklyn
Jamaican Descent, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a letter she and three colleagues sent to Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer urging him to rename two streets at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn that are currently named for prominent Confederate Army generals, General Lee Avenue and Stonewall Jackson Drive. “When the […]
Jamaican Shantol Jackson to Star in “Death in Paradise” Season 11
Jamaican actor Shantol Jackson is set to appear in the role of Sgt. Naomi Thomas in Season 11 of the popular comedy-thriller television program “Death in Paradise.” The character is described as coming from a much smaller police force on a neighboring Caribbean island and experiencing “growing pains” as she adjusts to her new job […]
US City Led by Officials of Jamaican Descent Wins 2021 All-America City Award
Miramar, Florida, has been designated an All-America City by the National Civic League. Miramar won the award for its work in building equity and resilience and creating stronger relationships among its residents, businesses, nonprofit, and government leaders. The city was one of ten across the US to win the All-America City Award. It is notable […]