Jamaican-Born Educator Named First Black Dean at Indiana University School of Law
Dr. Karen Bravo, who was born in Jamaica, has been appointed to be the dean of Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, the first person of color to serve in this role. Dr. Black was appointed on February 27, 2020, following a nation-wide search that began in the previous year. She will move […]
Reggae Girlz’ Invitational Squad, Jamaican Celebs, Put Their Best Foot Forward at Bob Marley ‘One Love’ Football Celebration
In conjunction with February marking Black History Month, the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida played host to the ‘One Love’ Football Fun-Day Celebration to pay homage not only to the life and spirit of the legendary reggae King, Bob Marley, but also to his seeming lifelong love affair with the game of football itself. […]
DJ Herc To Establish Hip-Hop Museum In Jamaica
Hip-hop music pioneer DJ Herc plans to establish a hip-hop museum in his home country of Jamaica. He announced his plans at the Jamaica Music Conference held in Kingston in February 2020. During an interview with Billboard Magazine, DJ Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell talked about their plans for the Kingston museum and how […]
Two Jamaican Women among Those Honored for Making a Mark in UK City of Manchester
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, the Manchester Evening News compiled a list of inspirational women from all walks of life who have made significant contributions and left their marks on the region. Among those honored are two Jamaicans, Olive Morris and Louise Da-Cocodia. Activist Olive Morris was born in Harewood, St Catherine, Jamaica, […]
Jamaica Listed by Scientists as One of Safest Spots for Surviving Apocalyptic Outbreak
Scientific researchers have compiled a list of the 20 safest places to be in case of an apocalyptic contagious disease that threatens to decimate humanity, and Jamaica ranks 18th on this list of places identified. According to the conclusions reached by the authors of a research paper on the topic, island nations offered the best […]
Condé Nast Traveler Lists Top 7 Airlines For Travel In Caribbean Region
It is easy to travel to the major island nations in the Caribbean as the larger hubs offer numerous flight connections to the United States. To venture beyond these hubs to visit smaller islands in the region, travel on some of the smaller Caribbean airlines will likely be necessary. As some travelers may feel trepidation […]
It’s A Girl – Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett Reveal expected Baby’s Gender
Olympic sprint legend and multi-gold-medal winner Usain Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett revealed that their expected baby is a girl with an extravagant announcement event. Bolt told his fans he is ready to be a “girl dad” and wore a hoodie proclaiming his readiness at the big gender-reveal party at Peter’s Rock in Kingston […]
Joy Stephenson-Laws To Serve As New Jamaican Honorary Consul in Los Angeles
Jamaican health attorney Joy Stephenson-Laws has been named Honorary Consul in Los Angeles, California. Her appointment to the prestigious post, and the writ of commission, came from Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The announcement was made in early February 2020. Stephenson-Laws will be commissioned by Her Excellency Audrey […]
Jamaican-Born Karl Gentles Running to Represent Arizona in United States Congress
In an example of the growing influence of the Jamaican Diaspora, Karl Gentles, who was born in Kingston, is running to represent Arizona’s 6th District in the United States Congress on the Democratic Party ticket. Karl Gentles has a long history of commitment to public service as he follows in the footsteps of his family, […]
5 Jamaican Caribbean Restaurants On Top Pittsburgh Restaurants List
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, is known for its excellent dining options and won the title of Top American Food City in 2019 from af&co, a restaurant and hospitality consulting company based in San Francisco. However, much of the city’s restaurant scene may be overlooked. One sector that is particularly inventive and relatively unknown is represented by the […]