Did Jamaicans Invent Chocolate Milk? Settling the Debate Plus Tasty Mona Made It Recipe
Chocolate milk is one of the best-loved beverages in the United States, but where did it come from? Who are the brilliant folks who first thought to combine milk and chocolate? The origin of chocolate milk is a fascinating tale, though there’s a bit of controversy surrounding who deserves the credit for this delightful drink. […]
The Trailblazing Legacy of Diane Abbott, Britain’s First Black Female Member of Parliament
On 27 September 1953, Diane Julie Abbott, Britain’s first black female Member of Parliament, was born to Jamaican parents in Paddington, London. Abbott’s father was a welder, and her mother was a nurse. Both grew up in rural Jamaica and immigrated to the United Kingdom in the early 1950s. Despite leaving school at age 14, […]
Jamaican High Schoolers Compete in Athens at the 2024 Robotics Olympics
The FIRST Global Challenge is an international, Olympics-style robotics competition held in a different country each year. This year, the event will take place in the historic city of Athens, Greece, from September 26–29. Known as the Robotics Olympics, the competition is the world’s largest and most diverse, attracting high school students from over 190 […]
Remembering Robbie Shakespeare, the Legendary Bassist Behind Reggae’s Most Iconic Rhythms
On 27th September 1953, Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare, bass guitarist and record producer for the iconic Jamaican reggae duo, Sly and Robbie, also known as “the rhythm twins,” was born in East Kingston, Jamaica, into a musical family. A Love for Music from an Early Age Robbie, who said he has loved music since birth, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections From a Jacuzzi
I felt exhilarated as I left the steam room. Shifting my focus from the challenges in the room to the words from Scripture kept and encouraged me. My walk with Jesus was not a straight line but I trust Him that whether in the heat room or the steam room, His plans for me are […]
Chelsea Ziadie : From Harvard Pro Athlete to Championing Diversity at Google
First Generation Jamaican-Canadian Chelsea Ziadie’s strong connection to Jamaica runs deep, shaped by her family’s legacy in football. Her mother, Debbie Doyle Ziadie, and father, the late Christopher Ziadie, both proudly represented Jamaica on the international stage. With uncles Nicholas and Craig Ziadie and grandfather Dennis Ziadie also leaving their mark in Jamaican football, Chelsea’s […]
How Ashley Moncrieffe’s Annual Jamaican Citizenship Grant Helps Diasporans Reclaim Their Roots
In 2021, Ashley Moncrieffe, a media and events specialist whose parents and sisters migrated from Stony Hill, St. Andrew, Jamaica, to the United States, identified a need among individuals wishing to reconnect with their Jamaican heritage through citizenship. Born in Miami, Florida, and the only first-generation American in her family, Moncrieffe was inspired by a […]
Celebrating Sir Florizel Glasspole: Champion of Workers’ Rights and Education
The late most Honourable Sir Florizel Augustus Glasspole, O.N., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.D. was born on September 25, 1909, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Reverend Theophilus Glasspole, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Florence. His early education began at Buff Bay Elementary School in Portland before moving to Kingston, where he attended Central Branch Primary School. In […]
Wes Moore: Maryland’s First Black Governor Proud of Jamaican Heritage
If you were one of the over 20 million people who tuned in to watch Night 3 of the 4-day Democratic National Convention, you would have witnessed a powerful and patriotic speech by Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor. Moore, whose mother hails from Trelawny and has strong family ties in Montego Bay and Kingston, […]
Top 10 US States with the Largest Population of Jamaican Americans
Ever wondered which US states are home to the largest Jamaican communities? Jamaican Americans have made a remarkable impact on the cultural landscape of the United States, particularly in the eastern states. According to 2023 estimates from the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, here’s a closer look at the top 10 states where Jamaican […]