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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

with Glen Laman on Diaspora Live – Power 106FM December 11, 2021 Press play above to listen:

We have an early Christmas present for you. Please enjoy the audio version of Old Time Christmas in Woodside: Click below to listen: Old Time Christmas in Woodside is one of 15 short stories in the book, The Hero of … Continue reading →

Basil Waine Kong’s book, Waine’s World is an eclectic compilation of his weekly articles published in the Upson Beacon that will make you laugh, make you wonder, and make you think. While the author divulges life-changing advice and food-for-thought on a wide range of … Continue reading →

Are you experiencing so much stress in your life that it is so overwhelming that you feel your life is over? Or are you trying desperately to avoid that condition? Well, look no further! This book takes a comprehensive approach … Continue reading →