Warby Parker Partners with New York Fashion House to Create Sunglasses Inspired by Designer’s Jamaican Childhood
New York fashion house Theophilio and Warby Parker have joined to produce Shaunie sunglasses, a limited edition line of eyewear inspired by the Jamaican heritage and childhood of Brooklyn-based fashion designer, Edvin Thompson, in Kingston, Jamaica. Thompson’s inspiration The name of the new eyewear line comes from the nickname given to Thompson in childhood. He […]
WATCH: Canadian Family Honors Traditions from Biracial Jamaican and Indigenous Heritage
Tanya Ironchild lives in Canada with her family. She was raised in her Indigenous community, and after rediscovering her Jamaican heritage through links in the Black community, she decided that her life and her family would honor the traditions of both communities. Recognizing her two heritages Ironchild told CBC News that she was raised “more […]
Marriages Follow Standards…Avoid This One
I love the phrase “If you fail to plan you plan to fail.” Plans are made for just about everything in life or chaos would take over. The wedding day is planned out months before in an effort to have a great and orderly wedding ceremony. When we live by good standards and plan well […]
Bringing Caribbean Flair to Off-Broadway: Braata Productions in Action
Braata Productions, a dynamic Caribbean arts organization, has begun efforts to bring its unique and culturally rich production to the Off-Broadway stage. With a mission to celebrate and showcase the diverse artistic expressions of the Caribbean, Braata Productions has been a leading presence in the cultural community, advocating for inclusivity, creativity, and a profound appreciation […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A New Beginning
Today is Good Friday! The origin of the term “Good” is unclear, but for Christians worldwide, it does not matter. They could have called this day of memorial whatever they wanted to because regardless of whatever it was called, it would not change the momentous event it commemorated. Over two thousand years ago, Jesus, the […]
Calibe Thompson, Jamaican Co-Founder of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, Receives EmpowHer Award
The president and co-founder of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum Jamaican Calibe Thompson, was recently presented with US Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick’s EmpowHer Award for the category of “Women in Arts and Culture.” The prestigious award recognizes Thompson’s exceptional contributions within Florida’s 20th congressional district. The sold-out awards event took place on Saturday, March 23rd, in […]
Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Receives Prestigious Atlanta Caribbean Community Award
The Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Inc (JMCC) recently received the outstanding Atlanta Caribbean Community award for excellent service in the community. President of the JMCC, Dr. Apollone Reid stated` that the organization was honored to be recognized by such a prestigious committee, while sharing the stage with exceptional philanthropic individuals from across the Caribbean. […]
Jamaican-Born Branding Expert, Simon “Skygrass” Bowden, Makes Ads People Remember and Markets Have Noticed
Simon “Skygrass” Bowden, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, became the most sought-after creative director and brand consultant in the Caribbean, and he is now bringing his talents to market accounts in the United States, England, and Canada. Exceedingly successful ad campaigns Bowden is behind some of the most successful advertising campaigns, including those for […]
Jamaica Ranked 66th, But Still Happiest in the Caribbean – 2024 World Happiness Report
Jamaica ranks at Number 66 among the 156 countries listed in the 2024 World Happiness Report issued jointly by Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Center, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the World Happiness Report’s Editorial Board. It retains its ranking in the 2023 report and is still the happiest country in the […]
Marriage Warfare? Do This One Thing To Win
Walking home from school as a young boy back in the day brings back such bad memories. I can still get vivid images of many fist fights between boys and girls in the middle of the road. “Box out and touch” was the start of the fight and crowds would gather around to see who […]