Nanny Leader of the Jamaican Maroons
PLACE OF BIRTH: Ghana DATE OF BIRTH: circa 1600 ALIAS: Granny Nanny DATE OF DEATH: circa 1740’s Nanny was a leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century. She was known by both the Maroons and the British settlers as an outstanding military leader who became, in her lifetime and after, a […]
A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way to remember slavery?
Let’s get something straight,” the politician told me, “we are now owning you.” Though this was meant as a warm welcome, hearing it from an eminent state official made me wonder what I had got myself into. Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s influential minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, looked me in the eyes: “You are […]
BLACK MONTH HISTORY FEBRUARY 2024 Immigrants‘ contribution to the US
From Projects to Parliment, Britain’s ‘Rev Rose’ Breaks Barriers.
Parliament in London is an old fashioned place. When members gather in the House of Commons, the sea of faces is generally wrinkled, white and male. The chaplain who leads them each day in prayer is emphatically not. The Rev. Rose HudsonWilkin is the first black woman to serve as chaplain to the speaker in […]
“AAA” (Triple “A”) – MATTHEW ALEXANDER GOODEN
Loyola Marymount University Harvard West High School Harvard WestLake Middle School Chivas USA Academy Soccer-U18. 2014-2015Striker FC USA Academy Soccer- U16. 2013-2014Striker FC USA Soccer- U15, Pre-Academy. 2011-2013Santa Monica United Soccer Club – U12, U13 & U14. 2009-2011Pacific Coast Soccer Club – U9, U10 & U11. 2006 – 2009Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do – 2001 […]
The Unsung Heroes Of Jamaican Popular Music – Chapter 1
There is a persistent myth that seeks to suggest that the influence of Caribbean music on the rest of the world is a recent phenomenon, and that prior to the appearance of Bob Marley and Reggae music the Caribbean had no significant presence in the wider world. Not only that, but there is no general […]
Garth Fagan JCA Trailblazer of the Year Awardee
For many, Garth Fagan is synonymous with “The Lion King” which has gained international acclaim worldwide. According to the Los Angeles Times, “The source of his good spirits is the announcement in the latter part of 2014 that “The Lion King,” which opened in 1997 and is still running on Broadway, has become the most successful work […]
Why Do We Need A Cultural Alliance
What is the purpose of a Cultural Alliance – why do we need such an entity? In this article I seek to explore what my cultural roots have meant to me, as a person, as a Professional Educator and as a member of a community. I also want to express appreciation to Dorothy McLeod and […]