New Cross Fire – 30 years on
This video details the “Remembering the New Cross Fire” Celebration gathering on the 14 January 2010, at the Albany Theatre in Deptford.
On Sunday 18 January 1981 a fire broke out in a …
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Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche – the only black man to have died on the Titanic
Not many will know of Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, who is notable for being the only black man to have died on the Titanic.
Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was born in Cap Haitien, Haiti, …
What it means to be an agnostic
When exploring personal beliefs and worldviews, a question often arises regarding what it means to be agnostic. Agnosticism is a topic that can be both intriguing and complex. This article aims to …
The Mail sets to strip Jamaica of it’s finest hour
On 9 August at the 2012 Olympics, Team Jamaica struck Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Men’s 200m race and everyone, except maybe the Daily Mail roared.
In a timely article to strip Jamaica of …
Team Jamaica enjoying downtime before Olympic 2012 races
Team Jamaica shot some videos of their downtime in the lead up to their Olympic 2012 events.
Hosted by Usain Bolt with 200m runner Warren Weir as the cameraman, the team show off their clothes and …
Usain Bolt vs. London – Visa ad
Watch Usain Bolt race across London in the 2012 Visa video.
The video was released in March 2012 and shows Usain Bolt racing across in time for the Olympic games.
A lot of work into the …
Gold for Bolt, the Olympics, riot anniversary and Jamaica 50- what a weekend
This weekend has been one of anticipation. Team Jamaica were due to run in both the men’s and women’s 100m Olympic finals, the anniversary of the UK riots was on us and Jamaica …
Jamaica 50 years of Independence – Really though?
On 6 August 2012, Jamaica celebrated 50 years of independence. The celebrations were made more jubilant by Team Jamaica’s results in the 2012 Olympics.
Jamaica is a mix-up of Amerindian, West …
NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad following Gabby Douglas Gold medal victory
The Internet was buzzing with calls of racism after the NBC slipped up and showed an advert of a monkey doing gymnastics straight after showing Gabby Douglas’ Gold medal victory.
The network has …
Jamaica House – A little slice of home
This summer, a small corner of London has come alive with the sights and sounds of Jamaica.
Jamaica House, the official Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) endorsed Olympic House, is situated at The …
Dear Usain Bolt please win – no pressure
Growing up in my house when it came to sports you routed for your host country’s team unless Jamaica was playing of course.
Nothing much has changed and as I wait for the men’s 100m and 200m …
Skin bleaching is a crying shame
When the sun comes out I seem to notice a lot of women with that horrible red tinge to their skin caused by skin bleaching. I don’t know why I notice this more in summer. Maybe I pay more …