Jamaican Diaspora: Evolution

Reasons to love Jamaica

_________ Reflections on my school days

_________ My ethnic identity is Jamaican

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idonia (born Sheldon Lawrence) is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist from Kingston Jamaica. He became active in early 2004, and has released albums on the record labels, VP Records and Jag One Productions. Aidonia has also released in the mixtape "Bolt Action", in collaboration with Federation Sound, Equiknoxx Music/Gerusalem Music and Business Class. The mixtape utilizes classic hip-hop instrumentals with Aidonia's lyrical melodies overlaying and features artistes Chino, Lil Joe, and fellow JOP label-mate and Govana.

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 I reject African American Culture and the celebration of African American History  My ethnic identity is Jamaican  Reflections on my school days  The Kingston Art Renaissance  Reasons to love Jamaica

Editor’s Note FOCUS

As an entrepreneur, we will have to be cook, bottle washer, and waiter in the early stages. However, you must have mini goals for each position, or everything will be pointless. For example, if my goal is to open a culture center for the community, one must be focused. Otherwise, the project cannot be achieved. We have to develop relationships with others.

We choose our partnerships carefully to be in harmony. As visionaries we belong to a specific community and our closest fellowships should be on the same accord. Mavericks must never forget our objectives; we are innovators for the futures. What is the definition of focus: Follow *One * Course * Unit * Successfully Janice K. Maxwell editor in chief

Alphonso McGriff III

Lynda R. Edwards

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Karl A. Mitchell

Sevana

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evana is Jamaica’s quintessential triple threat talent, with singer, actress and model credits all to her name. First introduced to international audiences through her work on reggae star Protoje’s 2014 album Ancient Future, she’s since released a self-titled solo EP and played the starring role in the groundbreaking Jamaican web series, Losing Patience. In fact, it’s safe to call her the island’s latest “it girl” as her photogenic, natural look has made her a favorite of photographers and fashion brands far and wide. Born Anna-Sharé Blake in Jamaica’s westernmost parish, Westmoreland, Sevana coined her name after Savannah-La-Mar, the picturesque coastal town where she grew up. Her musical awakening began at eight years old over a hearty Sunday morning breakfast, when she broke out in an impromptu rendition of Celine Dion’s “A New Day” for her family.

June Plum Drink

INGREDIENTS: 12 June plum (wash and diced) 2oz ginger (washed, peeled and chopped ) 10 cups water 1.5 cups granulated cups sugar Direction Add all ingredients, in a blender.

Blend on high speed until smooth.

Strain into a mug and sweeten with sugar to taste and put to chill. Enjoy

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