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 […]
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 […]
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 […]