Jamaicans Honored as South Florida’s Most Influential & Powerful Black Professionals
Several Jamaicans have been honored by the M•I•A Media Group LLC, publishers of “Legacy Miami,” “Legacy South Florida,” “M•I•A Magazine.” The Media Group is one of the largest Black publishers in the country, having over one million readers for their monthly and bi-monthly publications. “Legacy Miami” and “Legacy South Florida” are business and news publications […]
Earl Gilbert Graves Sr., Barbados & Trinidad – Caribbean-American Man of Influence
The philanthropist, businessman, and publisher Earl Gilbert Graves Sr. was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1935. His father was an immigrant from Barbados, and his mother migrated from Trinidad. He earned a BA in economics in 1958 from Morgan State University. As an ROTC graduate, he attended Airborne and Ranger Schools. He volunteered to […]
Sidney Poitier, Bahamas : Caribbean-American Man of Influence
Actor, director, and diplomat Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, Florida, during a visit by his parents from their home in the Bahamas, which was still a Crown Colony at the time. As he was born in the United States, he automatically became a US citizen. He moved to Miami at the age of 15 […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Colombia?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Craig Young. He is a Jamaican living in Colombia. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Colombia? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com and today in Jamaicans to the world I talk to Craig Kingston Young, a […]
This Jamaican Woman’s Nonprofit Helps Women When They Get Out of Prison
After suffering terrible childhood abuse and nearly three decades in prison, Donna Hylton became an activist for criminal justice and women’s rights and has now made it her mission to provide support for women and girls who have been victims as she has been. Hylton has used the experiences of her life as motivation to […]
Jamaican-Born Centenarian Honored with Special Stamp in Cayman Islands
Wellesley Howell, 106 years old and a well-known saxophonist, has been honored with a special stamp by the Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS). Howell also operated a shoe-making and repaid business for many years in George Town and was the father of Wesley Howell, Supervisor of Elections and Chief officers in the country’s Ministry of […]
Jamaican University Students to Benefit From Over J$25 Million in Scholarships From GK Foundation
GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) has invited Jamaican students who will be studying at local universities to apply to its annual scholarship programme. The Foundation is offering over J$25 million in scholarships to students attending The University of the West Indies, the University of Technology Jamaica, the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and […]
London City to Transform Pub with Reggae Exhibit in Celebration of Black Community
An old pub in North London may become a reggae museum-style exhibit area as the Harlesden City Council has plans to celebrate its Black community. The Picture Palace center acquired by the city council in 2020 may be the site of the reggae museum, which is part of the Black Community Action Plan. The city […]
Darcey Corria, a Woman of Jamaican Heritage Named Miss Wales
Darcey Corria, 21, who is of Jamaican and Welsh heritage, is making history as just the second woman of color to win the title of Miss Wales. Her win was announced on May 8, 2022. She will represent Wales at the next Miss World Pageant. Wales has competed in the Miss World competition since 1999 […]
13 Stunning Photos from Atlanta Carnival 2022
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival was held on Memorable Weekend, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s the first Atlanta Carnival in two years due to Covid-19 restrictions. It was a Memorable Weekend filled with live music, good food, and elaborate costumes. Here are 13 stunning Instagram posts from the memorable weekend. […]