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Jamaican-born Thom Bell, Philadelphia Soul Music co-creator and producer has not been recognized by his country of birth
The Jamaican authorities and those with social capital, those hegemonic power bearers in Jamaica have always amazed me. I am referring to the persons in particular empowered to select or nominate...
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Communist Cuba – Myth of an egalitarian society, marginalization and anguish of the Black population
Cuba, despite its promotion and projection as an egalitarian nation, which is the ethos of Communism, has failed miserably and has actually never solved the issue of race relations. Throughout the...
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Prince William’s visit to Jamaica – An insult to Black Jamaica and the Black race
The visit of the British Crown Prince, HR Prince William, and his wife to Jamaica a few weeks ago was an insult to the nation-state. I say insult because their motive is not one of remorse for...
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Haiti and Jamaica – The deep connection that binds both countries
Jamaica, The One Love country, has been at the forefront as a country compassionate and ready to provide a helping hand especially in times of need and times of economic or political upheaval. For...
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Britain’s racism towards Black people – an everlasting legacy of selfishness
The interview with Meghan Markle by Oprah Winfrey constantly reminded us that Britain enjoyed racism in all facets of its society. By extension, Britain is present in Jamaica in her elite white economic...
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Remove statues of racist Mahatma Gandhi in Jamaica and everywhere in the diaspora
As a nation, there are so many painful parts of our history. It is more painful when other nations come bringing Trojan horses to our shore. The gift of Gandhi statues to Jamaica is an affront to a nation...
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