American Actor Michael B. Jordan to Rename J’Ouvert Rum after Accusations of Cultural Misappropriation
On June 20, 2021, American actor Michael B. Jordan was accused of cultural appropriation by angry citizens of Trinidad and Tobago for naming his new rum “J’Ouvert.” The rum came in a box set that displayed a schematic of the island nation, a written reference to Trinidad, and a description of J’Ouvert as a local […]
Jamaican Gymnast Makes History with Bronze Medal
Jamaican gymnast Alana Walker, 14, made sports history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics competition at the Junior Pan Am Gymnastics Championships in Mexico on June 19, 2021. This was the first time that Jamaica won a medal at a major gymnastics competition. With the win, Walker is automatically qualified for […]
Jamaican Singer, Romain Virgo, Adds ‘Producer’ to Career Resume
The celebrated musician, who stars in his family-produced reality YouTube series The Virgo’s, has produced his newest single “Beautiful To Me” which receives its official release on Friday June 25th, 2021. The song will be available on all digital platforms through VP Records. The ballad, produced and recorded under the artists own label is a […]