From the Streets of Jamaica to Aston Villa: The Remarkable Journey of Footballer Leon Bailey
The path to stardom in the Premier League typically involves signing with a local football club as a youngster, playing through academy teams, and finally making a debut on the professional stage. For Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey, the route was different. Born in Jamaica Leon Bailey was born in Cassava Piece near Kingston, Jamaica. […]
British Actor of Jamaican Descent Colin McFarlane Joins #Justice4Windrush Campaign
Prominent British actor and campaigner of Jamaican Descent Colin McFarlane, joined by internationally renowned singer, songwriter and campaigner Annie Lennox has launched #Justice4Windrush (https://justice4windrush.org), calling for swift and full government compensation for the Windrush generation. Open Letter to the Government In an open letter signed by celebrity supporters and issued to both the Prime Minister […]
Star of “The Color Purple” Movie Fantasia Barrino-Taylor Confesses Her Love for Jamaica
The American singer and actress Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, who has a starring role as “Celie” in the new film version of “The Color Purple,” confessed her love of Jamaica and its vibe in a video interview given to Variety Magazine during a press tour for the film’s release. A Welcome Endorsement A portion of the video […]