History Made as Jamaican-Born Woman Becomes First Black Female Two-Star General
Major General Lorna Mahlock, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, made her mark on history when she became the first Black female two-star general in the United States Marine Corps. Mahlock was nominated by US President Joe Biden at the beginning of December 2022 and received approval from the US Senate for her promotion on […]
The Top 13 Recipes People in Jamaica Searched For in 2022
What recipes are the most requested in Jamaica in 2021? The following 13 recipes are part of the collection gathered by Jamaicans.com over its 26 years in operations. Below are the 13 Jamaican recipes most requested in Jamaica in 2021. 1. Jamaican Stew Peas In Jamaica, stew peas refer to red “peas,” or kidney beans. […]
Did You Know The First Black Secretary of The U.S. Army Was of Jamaica Decent?
Clifford Alexander, Jr., the son of a Jamaican immigrant, made history when United States President Jimmy Carter named him Secretary of the US Army in 1977, and he became the first African-American to serve in that role. Prior to his appointment by President Carter, Alexander had held various jobs, including time as a Private in […]
Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation To Host First Annual Awards Ceremony Virtually On January 19, 2023
The First Annual Lowell F. Hawthorne Awards Ceremony will be presented live as a virtual streaming event on Thursday January 19 beginning at 7pm EST. Hosted by The Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation Inc. of New York under its theme Thinking Positively and Moving Forward, the event will serve as the major annual fundraiser for the foundation, […]