Teenage love is often described as infatuation, but those who experience its powerful, soul-stirring effects might say otherwise. Stefan Fennell first laid eyes on Shervaughnnie Hutchinson at 13 years old while at Sovereign Centre in Liguanea, Kingston. The former track star explained that he met her through a mutual friend. Shervaughnnie didn’t shy away from …
NEW ORLEANS (AP): Lucille Bridges, the mother of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges, who walked with her then-6-year-old daughter past crowds screaming racist slurs as she became the first black student at her all-white New Orleans elementary school, has died at the age of 86. On her Instagram account Tuesday evening, Ruby Bridges said, “Today …
DAYTON, Ohio (AP): Chanel Miller is among the winners of a prestigious book award for her soul-bearing memoir, where she reclaims her identity after being known as an anonymous victim of a highly publicised sexual assault. The Dayton Literary Peace Price announced Miller’s Know My Name memoir as the winner of its non-fiction award. Alice …
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In a call to the cool climes of fall, Pulse star Francine James took a fashion journey through the fields of upstate New York to produce a stunning Bohemian chic campaign for Intermix. Surrounded by nature and dressed in some of the finest fashion labels, the Jamaican supermodel exudes elegance and beauty. Intermix — one …
Lisa Hanna will miss the swearing-in of Mark Golding due to illness. Golding, who is the member of parliament (MP) for St Andrew Southern, will be sworn in as leader of the opposition in a small ceremony to be held at King’s House today. A press release sent from the Office of Lisa Hanna, says …
Kamala Harris paid tribute to the women, particularly black women, in her first speech as vice-president-elect. “Tonight I reflect on their struggle, their determination and the strength of their vision to see what can be unburdened by what has been,” Harris said, wearing a white suit in tribute to women’s suffrage. She called it a …
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As the singer who recorded a dubplate endorsing United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Nadine Sutherland was naturally expressive about many ideas that surfaced throughout the election period. From the importance of centring one’s self, through meditation and what it means to be a feminist to her struggles with anxiety related to elections. Sutherland’s voice …
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It is no secret that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant dislocation. By the time the first series of lockdowns were initiated in most countries, holiday plans had been settled, particularly for the summer of 2020, but also for much later in the year. Many of those plans included travel to other countries, package …
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The first memory I have of going to Portmore was when my dad took me and my mom to visit one of his co-workers, using the causeway to get there. I cannot recall which area of the community it was, but, as a child, mi did love the drive out. Thing is, as I’ve gotten …
As Joe Biden closed in the 270 electoral college votes needed to become president of the United States, supporters in Philadelphia started the party early, rocking to Bam Bam, covered by Pliers of the famed Chaka Demus and Pliers. Now, with the election called and Biden slated to become the 46th president of the U.S., both …
