US College Signs 3 Jamaicans Athletes to Their Track and Field Team
Three Jamaicans have been added to the ranks of the Coyote track and field program at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Danii Anglin, Moe Bridgen, and Anna Robinson will join the university’s track and field team as freshmen. Bridgen and Robinson both competed in the 2021 World Junior Championships held in Kenya in […]
Caribbean-Born Doctor & First female African American transplant surgeon in U.S. Honored as History Maker in Delaware
Dr. Velma Scantlebury, a native of Barbados, became the first Black female surgeon to specialize in transplant surgery in the United States in 1989, and now the State of Delaware will honor her with the state’s “History Makers Award. She will be presented with the award at the Delaware History Museum in Wilmington, the state […]
Jamaican Sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Jamaica’s champion sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown is set to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Sixth Annual People Profile Awards ceremony, which will be held at the Sunrise Civic Center in Sunrise, Florida, on September 5, 2021. She will be honored at the black-tie event for her exceptional career as a track and field […]
Did you Know Netflix “Behind Her Eyes” Star Simona Brown is of Jamaican Descent?
Simona Brown, one of the stars in the Netflix psychological thriller, “Behind Her Eyes,” is taking audiences by storm. Fans know her from the mini-series that stars Brown, Eve Hewson and Tom Bateman, but they probably don’t know that she was born in London to parents that were both originally from Jamaica. The series is […]
Young Jamaican’s Drive to Become a Pilot Makes Dream Come True
The childhood dream of Jordan Diedrick, who grew up in Cumberland, Portmore in Jamaica has come true. Diedrick, 27, now spends his days flying passengers all over the world as a pilot and flight instructor with Delta Airlines. He credits his success in reaching his goal to his mother. Diedrick’s mother immigrated to the United […]
Reggae Legend Lee “Scratch” Perry Dies At Age 85
The legendary reggae singer and record producer “Lee Scratch” Perry died at Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea at the age of 85. Widely regarded as one of the founders of reggae, he pioneered dub music and produced over 1,000 recordings during his 60-year career. Born Rainford Hugh Perry, he was also known as “Upsetter” and […]
Jamaican dancehall artiste Shenseea Featured on Upcoming Reggae Album from H.E.R.
Jamaican dancehall artiste Shenseea has confirmed that she is working with the singer H.E.R on the R&B artist’s upcoming reggae album. The singers, both 24, were seen collaborating on new music in the studio in February 2021. Shenseea added a cryptic caption to a photo of the duo posted to Instagram at the time that […]
Meet Stefan Grant, The Jamaican Who Created Noirbnb The Airbnb For The African Diaspora
Stefan Grant is the Founder & CEO of Noirbnb, a vacation and short-term rental company created for the African diaspora and other people of color. Stefan was inspired to start Noirbnb due to discrimination he and others faced while using Airbnb. Noirbnb is meant to be a safe and welcoming platform for everyone to travel, […]
Official Miami Carnival Celebration To Take Place Columbus Day Week at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds October 8-10, 2021
The Spirit of Miami Carnival Vibe in the Air With A Backdrop of Covid 19-Protocols in Place The energy, the people, and the vibe of Miami Carnival have helped shape the cultural landscape of South Florida for the past 37 years. This year’s celebration will encompass that same energy with a slightly different look and […]
The 10 Best #MyCoconutStand Photos from the Sha’Carri Richardson Liked Offensive Tweet
A rude tweet meant to disrespect Jamaicans which was like by USA track athlete Sha’Carri Richardson has become a rallying call for photo posts under the Twitter hashtag #MyCoconutStand The tweet @yungjulezzzz reads, “Not y’all Jamaicans still talking sh*t when y’all gotta walk barefoot to your coconut stand everyday for a living.” Early in the […]