Reparations For African Slavery – Hope And Headache
This writer has been hearing much talk about reparations with respect to African Slavery in the media in recent years. As a son of the survivors of European colonialism and of …
Equality, Equity. Justice and Community building
The above image by “@restoringracialjustice” explains the difference between reality, equality, equity and justice. In communities around the world, these are trying times affected by local, national and global crises. Violence, …
So Much More To Jamaica Than Crime And Violence
I remember how surprised I was some years ago, listening to someone from Grace Kennedy Ltd in a radio interview saying there were kids in Rae Town, which is near their Harbour …
Pointless Pandering To The Public
The end of June saw one of the most horrific crimes in recent memory when a young family of 5 in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon, were brutally murdered. In a nation which …
Juneteenth
I was recently at a Yoga class in Florida when out of the blue, the instructor, who is a white lady who appears to be in her early 70s, stopped mid-sentence her regular …
Eating The Elephant …One Bite At A Time
We are all feeling the pinch! At the gas pumps, the supermarket, in our utility bills …you name it! And the scenario is shaping up to get worse. The psychological relief …
What Has 60 Years Of Independence Done For Us?
In the business world, a company conducts an annual assessment of its performance, focusing on its assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity, or net worth. It is what is called its balance …
Cryptocurrency, Another Name For Scamming
The story is told about a couple who was shown a fancy brochure selling lots in a fancy upscale retirement community. The glossy document sold the place as heaven on earth, …
On The Ledge – A Country In Crisis
There he stood, arms outstretched off to his sides, forming the letter T with his torso. As he swayed slightly in the gusty breeze he gazed downwards — his eyes bloodshot, …
Unity And the “Intelligence” Factor
It would appear that the universe, in all its diversity is providing us with a wakeup call – one that offers the choice to embrace a higher level of unity or …
We Have A Breathing Problem
Indigenous Jamaican language is nothing if not brilliantly colourful and descriptive. I’m sure many of us have come across someone temporarily (hopefully) short of breath who gasps “Mi cyan breed.” Well, …