Jamaica Olympic Ice Hockey
Did You Know? Mary Jane Seacole née Grant was Scottish
Did you know that Mary Jane Seacole née Grant was a Jamaican woman of Scottish and Creole descent who set up a “British Hotel” (hospital) behind the lines during the Crimean War, which she described as “a mess-table and comfortable quarters for sick and convalescent officers,” and provided succour for wounded servicemen on the battlefield. […]
National Hockey League – Color of Hockey: Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Lebanon raising profile in game
Image source: NHL.com A blog article written by William Douglas on the National Hockey League website, highlighting a new league formed by Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Lebanon have formed a hockey league of their own. Please references the blog post for more details here is the blog post entitled: “Color of Hockey: Puerto Rico, Jamaica, […]
Jamaica Culture Alliance – Social Meetup
Recently, some Board members and volunteers of the Jamaica Cultural Alliance (JCA) met for lunch at Janga by Derrick’s Jamaican Cuisine in Culver City. The luncheon was to show appreciation to our volunteers whose contributions are essential to the achievement of JCA’s mission. JCA endeavors to build bridges between the many cultures and ethnicities represented in […]
TheGuardian – A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way to remember slavery?
Image reference: The Guardian – here Reference to the article posted in TheGuardian.com https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/mar/26/historic-revolt-forgotten-hero-empty-plinth-jamaica-slavery-chief-tacky A detail focus on the historical revolt and weather or not we’ve forgotten about the challenges and the achievements inter/post slavery.
L.A.’s Black immigrants reframe cultural narratives and reclaim their stories.
L.A.’s Black immigrants reframe cultural narratives and reclaim their stories The Jamaica Cultural Alliance (JCA) recently gained recognition in an article that delved into the diverse and profound impact of Jamaican culture. This acknowledgment highlights the significant role that the JCA plays in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of Jamaica. Take a peek at […]
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 […]