On 28th September 1957, the renowned dancehall and reggae deejay Robert Russell, better known by his stage name Brigadier Jerry, was born in Hope Tavern, Papine, Kingston. Often referred to as The General,…
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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…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…