Paula Madison – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
See the Video: “From Harlem to Jamaica to China – Jamaican-Chinese American Paula Williams Madison set out to discover her biracial roots” Trailblazer Extraordinaire – Paula Madison was the youngest of three children born in Harlem, NY to Jamaican immigrants. Her father, Elrick M. Williams Sr. was a tool and die maker and her mother, […]
Nickay Piper: Everyday People–Highlighting Jamaicans who are doing extraordinary things in the world.
“The New Face of Technological Entrepreneurship”: A Social Media and Marketing maven shares the keys to her success as a young woman.” A widely sought-after consultant, the president of New York City-based Social Listening agency, Market Grub Media LLC, Nickay Piper, has already left an indelible mark on the social and digital marketing arena. Her […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Asafa Powell set a world record in 2005
On June 15, 2005 Asafa Powell set a world record in the men’s 100 meters, clocking 9.77 seconds at the Tsiklitiria Super Grand Prix meeting in Athens. Born 23 November 1982 Powell specializes in the 100 metres. He held the 100 metres world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and […]
They stuffed a Jamaica court summons in my shirt
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Last week a woman called me and told me that she had met me in Half Way Tree sometime ago and I had given her my number. She said she was supposed to go out with me, and now she is ready. She didnt quite remember my name, but could describe […]
On this day in Jamaican history: The Reggae Boyz World Cup debut
On Sunday, June 14, 1998 the Reggae Boyz fell 3-1 to Croatia in their debut World Cup game at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens,France. Over 41,00 in attendance saw two second half goals from Robert Prosinecki and Davor Suker, put Croatia out of reach for the less experienced Jamaican […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Tami Chynn was born
On this day in Jamaican history: On June 14, 1983, Jamaican singer, songwriter and dancer Tami Chynn (born Tammar Anika Chin) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Here is an Interview we did with Tami in 2005. Tami attended St. Peter and Paul Preparatory School and later attended Campion College in St. Andrew, Jamaica. In 1998, […]
Rachel Dolezal you may be a black girl, but do you have the black girl experience?
Rachel Dolezal sparked a transracial debate and a comparison to being transgender. I’m not qualified to say if there is such a thing as being transracial but let’s call a spade a spade. Rachel Dolezal is a liar. She lied about her parents; she lied about the identity of her father. She likely has a […]
David Paterson – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
David Alexander Paterson was the 55th Governor of New York, in office from 2008 to 2010. He was the first African American governor of New York and also the second legally blind governor of any U.S. state. David Paterson was born in Brooklyn to Portia Paterson, a homemaker, and labor law attorney Basil Paterson. Basil […]
Conversation with Lindell Douglas organizer of the Caribbean Village and Miss Jamaica Diaspora
This week we have a conversation with Conversation with Lindell Douglas organizer of the Caribbean Village and Miss Jamaica Diaspora. Lindell tells us about the events and some of his fondest memories of the Caribbean. What Caribbean island are you from? Jamaica Tell us about your fondest memory of Jamaica as a child? Bathing in Hot […]
Amazing Talents At Children’s Gospel Final
The winners of the 2015 JCDC Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song were chosen recently after a ‘nail biting finish’ from the 24 competing finalists. The competition commence with a colourful presentations from the over 200 young performers ranging from ages six to 15. The event which is organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an […]