Black Census Florida Respondents Concerned About Affordable Healthcare, Local Schools, Housing & Minimum Wage MIAMI – The Black Futures Lab announces the second stop in its national tour to discuss the findings of the Black Census specific to 6 major cities across the U.S. The Black Futures Lab is partnering with Miami Workers Center, New […]
Trump’s Racism Against Haitians on Display Again: Ending the Much-Needed Haitian Family Reunification Program Hurts Thousands of Haitians! SOUTH FLORIDA – Trump’s DHS on August 2nd announced its intention to end the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program (HFRP), which it began strangling when he took office in January 2017. From “shithole countries” and saying Haitians […]
By Howard Campbell ATLANTA – Glen Simmonds, founder of the Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival, has died. The Jamaican entrepreneur and broadcaster passed away August 12 in Atlanta from a heart attack. His wife, Cheriel, confirmed his death. She said they were in a planning session for next month’s festival when her husband said he was […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – A Jamaican National living in South Florida celebrates Jamaica’s Independence with stamps collected years ago while growing up in Jamaica. Some people collect music albums, art, sports trading cards, books and other keepsake items but I decided to collect stamps not knowing that one day this would become a lost art. A […]
National Association of Black Journalists South Florida Chapter Breathing While Black Town Hall MIAMI – The South Florida chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ-South Florida) is hosting a Town Hall meeting entitled “Breathing While Black.” This public event precedes NABJ’s Convention and Career Fair, Aug. 7-11 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry. […]
The last shootings call for our nation’s leaders to stop the rhetoric of hate and address gun violence MIAMI – In the wake of three mass shootings in just two weeks, two of them in heavily Latinx and immigrant communities, leaders from the New Florida Majority respond and demand immediate action from the White House […]
MIRAMAR – Habitat for Humanity of Broward held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, July 25 to commemorate six new homes for deserving families in Historic Miramar. “We now dedicate the ground upon which six future homeowners will build their homes with Habitat Broward, its generous sponsors, its faithful volunteers and our partner, the City of Miramar. […]
MIAMI – As a proud product of Jamaica, I am honored to share my warmest greetings for the 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence to the extended family of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Southern United States residents who share the rich history and heritage of the island nation of Jamaica. Over the 57 years of independence, […]
My fellow Jamaicans and friends of the Diaspora in the Southern USA, on behalf of the Consulate General of Jamaica I extend greetings as we give thanks for another milestone in the life of our beloved country, celebrating 57 years as an independent and sovereign nation. Jamaicans, we stand proud as our theme for this […]
MIRAMAR – Join the City of Miramar and Mayor Wayne M. Messam as he invites you to Jamaica Emancipendence Day Celebration. The city of Miramar celebrates Jamaica’s Emancipation Day and fifty-seven years of independence. The festivities will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center […]
Meet Dr. André Gordon – Caribbean Science Titan
KINGSTON, Jamaica – How many of us can say that our work has revolutionised how Caribbean people produce, consume and export food? Chances are very few. However, there are individuals among us who, when they see an opportunity to lend their expertise to champion causes that promote overall growth and development of the region, do […]
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