Jamaican-Born, Keishia Thorpe, a Maryland educator wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Maryland Educator Keisha Thorpe, who was born in Jamaica has won the annual US$1 million Global Teacher Prize offered by the Varkey Foundation. The results were announced by the Varkey Foundation on Wednesday. Thorpe beat out 800 teachers from 121 countries around the world. The Foundation was founded in 2014 to improve educational standards and […]
12 Jamaican-Americans to be Inducted in JADIAS Hall Of Fame Inaugural Ceremony
The first time in the history of the Global Jamaican Diaspora!!!!! The JADIAS Inaugural Hall of Fame is birth. Paying Homage To Stalwarts In The Jamaican Community. The Jamaica Diaspora Sothern USA (JADIAS) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the beautiful Signature Grand, Davie Florida on Saturday November 13th at 7 […]
Women of Influence Lists Jewelry Designer of Jamaican Heritage among Nine Women-Owned Businesses Making a Positive Difference
The business of Jewelry designer Ashley Alexis McFarlane, who is of Jamaican heritage, has been recognized by Women of Influence in 2021 as one of nine women-owned enterprises making the world a better place. McFarlane grew up in Toronto, Canada, and opened her first fashion business, Asikere Afana, in 2011, selling dresses made from African fabrics. […]
City of Miramar Presents An Evening with Olympian Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce CD
Olympic Gold Medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, will be hosted by City of Miramar at a fundraiser for her Pocket Rocket Foundation. The City of Miramar announced that they will be having “An Evening with an Olympian” with Olympic Gold Medalist, Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce CD to raise money for The Pocket Rocket Foundation. The evening will be […]
