Virtual Seminar: Building Strong Leadership: The Role of Volunteerism
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET
It’s Time: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Introduced US HR 148 for Exoneration of Marcus Garvey
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Introduced US HR 148 for Exoneration of Marcus Garvey The attached “It’s Time” article by Julius Garvey, MD, OJ, son of
Focus on Caribbean diaspora for Black History forum
Caribbean diaspora contributions to the United States will take the spotlight as the curtains come down on this year’s Black History month events, with Dr
Press Release: 2020 Cancer Awareness & Prevention Discussion
For Release – November 8, 2020 Jamaican Nationals Association of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area Virtual Forum: “Cancer Awareness and Prevention in the Caribbean
Virtual Forum on Cancer Awareness for the Caribbean Diaspora
We are often surprised at the individual struggles with cancer that are hidden from public view, as recently experienced with Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Virtual Think Tank Free Event Open to the Public – Sept 24-25
Free Event Open to the Public Registration Open! Early Onset Colorectal Cancer (EO-CRC) Virtual Think Tank Supported by NCI and NIEHS Date: September 24-25, 2020Virtual online
What are you reading this Summer?
What are you reading this Summer? This is a frequent question as we move into the height of Summer and what is viewed as vacation
JNA Cancer Awareness & Prevention Project
JNA has selected Cancer Awareness & Prevention as one of its charitable outreach efforts, partnering with Jamaica’s Cancer Society‘s St Ann and St. Mary branches.
Effective Leadership Requires Practice
Studies indicate that Jamaicans are often regarded as “hard-working people, proud, aggressive, having strong leadership styles, loyal, and humorous.” Can these traits be harnessed to
2020 Emanci-dependence Celebration
Let’s celebrate Jamaica 58 JNA historically partners with the Jamaican Embassy and volunteers to host an annual Ecumenical Service in the Washington DC metro area
Support JNA’s College Student Scholarships
Through the annual Leadership & Book Support Scholarships, JNA is helping to build the next generation of leaders who can give back to community. This
John Lewis, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Caribbean Diaspora
by Ambassador Curtis A. Ward | The Ward Post (18 July 2020) —There is a lot I could say about John Lewis, and volumes have already
President’s Corner Message May-June 2020
Dear Members & Supporters: Please continue to be vigilant and mindful of your well-being. As a people, we’ve come through many adversities, and hardships and
Mango Time in Jamaica
History: “Mangoes are thought to have their origins in the Malaysian Archipelago There are over 300 documented varieties in India, where they are regarded as
Discussion on Jamaica, The Confounding Island, Mobilizes the Diaspora
The Jamaican Nationals Association of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (JNA), through the leadership of Dr. Elaine Knight, its President, and Rev. Dr. Noel Godfrey,
Preserving Culture Through Younger Generations in the Diaspora
Interview with Bobbi Rossiter, Co-Founder and Chief Cultural Facilitator, Irie Camp Jamaica Jamaicans in the Diaspora often speak with pride of our “likkle but tallawah”
Montgomery County June 16, 2020 Caribbean American Heritage Month Proclamation & Celebration
Please join the Montgomery County Executive’s Caribbean American Advisory Group (CAAG) as we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. The flyer is attached. Please share the