Three Jamaicans Listed On Essence List Of Top Black-Owned Beauty Brands
Three Jamaican entrepreneurs have been included by Essence magazine on its list of the top 75 black-owned cosmetics and skin-care brands for shoppers to try. The individuals behind these businesses should be recognized, according to Essence, because they took action to fulfill the needs of the black community when no one else would. These businesses […]
British-Jamaican Brothers Digital Insurance Startup Valued at US $1.25 billion
British Jamaican twin brothers Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham, 29, have succeeded in growing their startup digital insurance company Marshmallow by raising $85 million in funding from Passion Capital. The funding total boosted the firm’s valuation to $1.25 billion (£910 million), which gives the firm a “unicorn” status. “Unicorn” is the term used in Silicon Valley […]
Documentary by Chinese Jamaican Filmmaker, Jeanette Kong, to Be Showcased at ReelWorld Film Fest
Chinese Jamaican documentary filmmaker Jeanette Kong found a notebook filled with handwritten Chinese characters in a closet in an old suitcase. This notebook contained keys to her past, a past that her father had not wanted to talk about. After he died, however, Kong had the book translated and discovered it was her father’s private […]
A Conversation with Jamaican-American Cherlyn Carby Owner of Lushus Kids a Natural & Plant-based Hair Care Line
Cherlyn M. Carby was born and raised in Queens, NY by her parents who are natives of Jamaica. Cherlyn has a combined 20 years of experience in the Legal and Finance Industry. Her passion for Entrepreneurship led her to start her first business Lush Party Event Rental, which she operates out of New York City. […]
12 Things to Know about Miss Jamaica World 2021, Khalia Hall
Khalia Hall, 25, was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2021 on October 9 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, winning the title over 14 other contestants. Hall received the crown from 1976 Miss World Canadian Jamaican Cindy Breakspeare, who stood in for 2019 Miss World Toni-Ann Singh. Dominique Shorter was named first runner-up, while Melessa […]
Jamaican Writer and Feminist Una Marson Honored with Google Doodle
The Google Doodle for October 10, 2021, celebrated the Una Marson, a Jamaican writer, advocate, and broadcaster who was the first Black woman to work as a radio producer at the BBC in the United Kingdom. Marson was born in 1905 in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. She became the first woman to serve as publisher and […]
Seven Habits That Will Block A Happy Marriage
Marriage is a work in progress for life. It is the most enjoyable part of creation, except a personal relationship with Christ, when lived like Christ. God created marriage with two simple sounding solutions for marriage to work…..LOVE YOUR WIFE LIKE CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH AND SUBMIT TO YOUR HUSBAND AS UNTO CHRIST. Anyone couple […]
African Redemption: The Definitive Marcus Garvey Documentary
African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey is a remarkable film that critically assesses Garvey’s biography. Directed by Roy T Anderson, African Redemption more than fulfills its goal of “telling a story of this oft-misunderstood man, in a way that was not only objective, and balanced, but insightful and engaging.” Using a blend […]
Jamaican Poet, Antonia Valaire, Wins Back-to-Back International Spoken Word Awards
The Jamaican poet Christena Williams, who is better known by her stage name of Antonia Valaire, has received back-to-back “International Spoken Word Artist of the Year” awards for 2020 and 2021 by the People of Extraordinary Talent (P.O.E.T) organization and Blaq Ice Productions. She also received a nomination at the 39th International Reggae and World […]
Jamaican-American, Damian Williams, Makes History as First Black U.S. Attorney for The Southern District of New York
Jamaican American Damian Williams, 40, was confirmed as the first Black United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) after being nominated for the position by US President Joe Biden. A veteran federal prosecutor, Williams had the support of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate Majority Leader and Senior Senator for New York […]