Author Archives: G L Laman
Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Receives Atlanta Caribbean Community Award L-R-JMCC Board Members Dr. Apollone Reid, Christine Marzouca and Laurel Wong L-R-JMCC Board Members-Dr. Glen Laman, Laurel Wong, Dr. Apollone Reid, Christine Marzouca The Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Inc … Continue reading
Dr. Erskine pens new book on Black Theology and Faith
Why would Africa’s children turn to the God of their oppressors for liberation? Contemporary Black theology is complex and far-reaching. In this concise yet thorough volume, Noel Leo Erskine examines Black theology from every angle, seeking to answer this question. … Continue reading
Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center to hold inaugural Fruitcake Competition
The Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center continues to preserve the Jamaican culture and traditions by giving professional and non-professional Cake Bakers an opportunity to build their customer base. Don’t miss out on hearing the history and the stories surrounding Jamaican … Continue reading
Third Annual Jamaica Independence International Foreign Song Competition Announces Cash Prizes for 2023
Remember to vote for your favorite song in the JIIFSC2023 competition. Every vote makes a difference to the contestants. JIIFSC.COM/VOTE VOTING ENDS June 30th, 2023. Your vote puts them closer to the winning prize of $8000 2nd place $4000 3rd … Continue reading
Dr. Noel Erskine Retires
Prominent Atlanta Jamaican Dr. Noel Erskine has retired from Emory University. Erskine began his teaching career at Emory in 1977, teaching courses at both Candler and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Professor Erskine is the face of Jamaica … Continue reading
JMCC (Atlanta) features Jamaicans for International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! The Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center (Atlanta) celebrates the incredible contributions and achievements of women around the world, including those in the Jamaican diaspora. Women from Jamaica and their descendants have made significant contributions to various … Continue reading
Son of Atlanta Jamaicans Selected as Artist Ambassador for INTEL Corporation
Kris Kelly Kris Kelly is the son of Atlanta Jamaicans George Kelly and Myrna Campbell-Kelly. His work as a 3D character artist is being noticed by the Gaming and Next-Gen Creativity industry. He was recently appointed as an Artist Ambassador … Continue reading
Whatever Happened to Denise Noe?
From the early 2000s to 2016, Denise Noe was a well-known figure in metro Atlanta’s Caribbean community. Although she is not Caribbean, she worked extensively for Caribbean-oriented publications, first as a writer for The Caribbean Express and later as a writer and … Continue reading
Lisa Hanna to deliver Keynote Speech at AJA Jamaican 60th Independence Ball
The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) in collaboration with AJ Cultural and Educational Fund (AJCEF), will hold its annual Independence Gala and Scholarship Awards at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The evening’s keynote speaker will … Continue reading