Black Panther Star, Letitia Michelle Wright, Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Guyana
Letitia Michelle Wright, a Guyanese-British actor, was presented with an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Guyana by the university’s vice chancellor, Professor Dr. Paloma Mohamed-Martin. The “Honoris Causa” degree was presented at the university’s Turkeyen, Georgetown, campus. Wright, who is best known for her role in the “Black Panther” from Marvel, was granted […]
Jamaican, Elsie Foster, Becomes Mayor of New Jersey City
Elsie Foster, who was born in Deeside, Trelawny, Jamaica, has been elected the new mayor of Highland Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey, a city located on in the Raritan Valley region of the state on the northern banks of the Raritan River. According to the United States 2020 Census, the population of the borough was […]
Kingston, Jamaica and Toots & The Maytals, Featured in Levi’s 501 Jeans 150th Anniversary Ad
The firm of Droga5 New York and Sao Paulo was chosen by clothing brand Levi’s in 2022 to be the lead creative agency in the development of a global advertising campaign designed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Levi’s brand 501 jeans. “The Greatest Story Ever Worn” was the result, and it debuted at the […]
Seven Jamaican Artist to Show Case their work at The Gaze Africana Exhibition in North Miami
AfriKin Art in collaboration with the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA) is proud to present, The Gaze Africana – a contemporary fine art exhibition of African excellence for Black History Month 2023. The show opened Sunday, January 15th, 2023, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – through February 28th, […]
Full Cast Announced For New TV Series Pilot From Yard
The full cast of the much anticipated new television series pilot From Yard has been announced. From Yard is based on the autobiographical novel Yardie by David G. Heron.The series is described as an immigrant urban drama that follows the life of the author from his childhood days growing up in Jamaica through his often […]
Jamaican Canadian Actress Taylor Russell Walks for Loewe at Paris Fashion Week
Taylor Russell, a Jamaican Canadian actor and star of “Bones and All” and “Waves,” was featured on the catwalk at the opening of fashion designer Loewe’s show during Paris Fashion Week. Russell, 28, told an interviewer from Harper’s Bazaar magazine that she “felt like a little kid” walking down the runway for the Spring 2023 […]
Jamaican Youth Carole Brought “Redemption Songs” to Historic National Cathedral in Washington DC
The Jamaican Youth Chorale (JYC) took its Redemption Songs tour to the historic Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC on February 2, 2023, performing a free half-hour concert at the venue just past the noon hour. This was the first stop on the Chorale’s tour, which highlighted the choral music of Jamaican and African American […]
5 Questions with Thara Johnson-Reid, Candidate for Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council, United Kingdom (South)
Following her initial appointment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Thara Johnson-Reid was nominated to serve a second term on the Diaspora Council. In her first term, Thara was selected by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, as a leader to act against sexism and racism. Thara understands that social equity is an […]
These 3 Jamaicans Featured on List of Caribbean Chefs to Know
Caribbean cuisine is as varied as the many cultures that have settled in or traveled through the region. Foods and flavors were brought to the islands of the Caribbean Sea from West Africa and South Asia, among other areas, making the development of fruit chutneys, hot pepper sauces, and the versatile breadfruit possible and fusing […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 3 2023
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