Film Featuring Jamaican-Born Pilot Barrington Irving Screened at American Black Film Festival
“Hero of a Thousand Faces,” a film featuring Jamaican pilot Captain Barrington Irving, has been chosen for screening at the American Black Film Festival. In the ten-minute film, Irving, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title as the youngest man and first Black man to fly around the world, talks about his upbringing […]
Elaine Thompson-Herah Named Female Athlete of the Year by NACAC
Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, 29, has been named the 2021 Female Athlete of the Year by the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC). Thompson-Herah, who earned a double sprint championship at the Rio Olympics in 2016, brought historic athletic performances to the 2020 Games in Tokyo. It has been said […]
Ziggy Marley and Wife Orly Write New Children’s Book Titled “Little John Crow”
Ziggy Marley, eight-time Grammy award-winning reggae artist and son of Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley, and his wife and music manager Orly, have written a children’s book entitled “Little John Crow.” The book tells the story of a young vulture who no longer wants to be a vulture. It is about identity, with the goal […]
ByBlacks Restaurant Week is Back! BRW Spotlights Black-Owned Restaurants across Canada for its Fall Edition – November 2021
ByBlacks.com, Canada’s top-ranked online magazine for Black Canadians, announced the launch of the Fall Edition of ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) in support of Black-owned Restaurants, Chefs and Caterers across the nation. The event runs from November 15 to 21, 2021 and will feature Black-owned Canadian restaurants with exclusive, prix fixe menu offerings. The specialized menu includes […]
Jamaican Native-owned Popongo Announces Official Sponsorship of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team
Popongo, a popular game born out of the COVID era by Denver local and Jamaican native Errol Anderson, announced today its official sponsorship of the Jamaican Bobsleigh team. To fundraise for team members heading into the 2022 winter games in Beijing, Popongo founder and CEO Errol Anderson is committing a portion of all game and t-shirt sales with a goal of […]
Jamaica’s Paula Kerr-Jarrett Honored At St. George’s Society Of New York’s 2021 English Ball
St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY), one of the oldest charities in America, awarded their 2021 Commonwealth Award to Jamaica’s Paula Kerr-Jarrett, noted Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur in recognition of her immense contributions to the Jamaican community. The award was introduced by former Jamaican Consul General, Geneive Brown-Metzger and Sir Richard Branson, via video, at the annual […]
The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta’s 2nd Annual PowHer Virtual International Women’s Summit – Saturday, December 4, 2021
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Atlanta (JamCham), has announced their second annual PowHer International Women’s Summit. Join us to continue the exciting promise of combustive collaborations and magnetic ideas. This 1-day virtual summit will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10:00 AM EST to 3:30 PM EST. This year as we continue to […]
All-Star Including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley & Tessanne Chin in The Line-Up For Veterans For Veterans Fundraiser Jamaica
As the countdown hits zero, a star-studded lineup including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley, Agent Sasco, Tessanne Chin, Jermaine Edwards and Dean Fraser will come together for the Veterans for Veterans concert on Saturday, November 13. The virtual event will be the main donation drive for the National Poppy Appeal 2021. It will raise funds for […]
Jamaican-born Jeanine McIntosh Menze Who Made History As The US Coast Guard First Black Woman Pilot Helps Another Black Woman To Make Her Mark
In 2005, Jamaican-born Jeanine McIntosh Menze made history when she became the first Black woman pilot in the United States Coast Guard since the service was established in 1790. There are over 800 pilots in the US Coast Guard, and they are responsible for maritime security, safety, and stewardship, performing search and rescue missions generally […]
Jamaican Pastor in Central Florida Appears in New Christian Movie to be Released across the USA
Jamaican pastor Rosemarie Roth appears in the Christian film “The Youngest Evangelist.” The film is based on a true story about John King, a 10-year-old African American boy who preaches to his classmates in elementary school in 1980 about salvation and the love of Jesus. The film follows John as he endures numerous challenges at […]