Popular Culture: Conversations that matter

A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.

From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.

Lil Wayne apologises to Emmett Till’s family during live performance

It’s been a long time coming but Rapper Lil Wayne finally apologised to the family of murder victim Emmett Till. Wayne caused controversy earlier this year when it emerged he had made a crude …

Protests as jury finds George Zimmerman not guilty of Trayvon killing

US neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman who shot dead unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, is now a free man. Protesters have taken to the streets in the US as black community leaders …

More Jamaican athletes fail drug tests

Former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell and Olympic 4×100 metres relay silver medallist Sherone Simpson tested positive for the same banned stimulant, oxilofrine. Powell, 30, was …

Zimmerman’s Jury can choose manslaughter charge

Experts and pundits are speculating that George Zimmerman is likely to walk free. Zimmerman case judge, Debra Nelson, has allowed jurors to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as well as the main …

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops the “Baddest Brothers” list and sistas are angry

Let me get this straight: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is featured on the front cover of Essence magazine. Some folks are up in arms, saying he shouldn’t be on the front cover because …

Study says working nights raises risk of breast cancer

Women who work night shifts for 30 years or more are more than twice at risk of developing breast cancer, says a new Canadian study. The research, led by Queen’s University in Kingston found that …

Richard Branson tickled by Hilarious complaint letter

No stranger to complaints about his airline, Sir Richard Branson was tickled to read a complaint letter to Caribbean airline LIAT which has a partnership with Branson’s Virgin Atlantic. The …

Jamaica to ban smoking in public from 15 July

Jamaica is set to become the latest country to impose a public smoking ban. Health Minister Fenton Ferguson announced on Tuesday that smoking will be prohibited in public places beginning 15 …

Rihanna having several puffs in Amsterdam

Rihanna‘s Diamonds World Tour touched down in Amsterdam at the weekend and the star immediately treated herself to the delights of the city. On Saturday, RiRi posted several photos on Instagram …

Jamaica’s buggery law to be challenged in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Jamaica is today set to hear a controversial motion that challenges the constitutionality of the 1864 buggery law. US based advocacy group AIDS-Free World filed the claim on …

US human trafficking report upgrades Jamaica but blasts Russia and China

An annual US trafficking report has removed Jamaica from the US State Department Trafficking in Persons Tier Two watch list whilst Russia and China are cited as being among the world’s worst …

Jamaica set to be the next animation hub

Jamaica opened its doors to the global animation industry this month through KingstOON, a two-day animation conference and festival (June 20-21) to promote job opportunities among talented young …