A Discussion on Jamaica’s Strengths and Weaknesses
JNA’s June Meeting will feature a spirited discussion on the cultural “paradoxes” in Orlando Patterson’s recent book, The Confounding Island: Jamaica and the Post-Colonial Predicament. Here is an excerpt from
Be the Change: Volunteer & Make the Difference
JNA’s mission is to unite persons of Jamaican heritage and friends of Jamaica in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WMA) and to support charitable and educational efforts in WMA and
The Contribution of Jamaican Americans to Preserving African American History
Black History Month is an opportunity for persons of Jamaican heritage in the DMV to learn more about this region’s African American history and the contribution of Jamaican-Americans. With this
Craving Bun & Cheese this Easter
Photo Credit: Grace Foods As she took a bite from her second mini-sandwich, she turned to me with a smile and said “I really love the combination of flavors in
The Digital Divide & the Role of Culture: Interview with Chris Daley
The internet has sometimes been referred to as the great equalizer yet Federal Communications Commission figures from 2017, indicate that 30% of households did not have even a slow broadband
JNA Celebrated “SHEroes” of Jamaican Descent in March
National Women’s History Month March was designated as National Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987. “It is a time, to reflect on and acknowledge the historical and contemporary contributions
JNA Volunteers at Shepherd’s Table
By Co-Chairs: Moye Stephenson-Fairweather, Beverly Thomas, Jennifer Wilson Cultural, Heritage & Social Activities Committee JNA members organized by the Cultural, Heritage & Social Activities Committee volunteer at Shepherd’s Table on
Honoring Women of Jamaican Heritage
Nanny of the Maroons aka Granny Nannyc. 1600s – 1740s Born in Ghana Nanny was a leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century. She was known
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Dear Community Members,COVID-19 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURESIn light of the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the need to introduce appropriate precautionary measures to protect persons from the spread of the virus, by
Black History Month Event: “Contributions of Jamaican Americans to Preserving Maryland’s African American History.”
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, the Jamaican Nationals Association, Inc. (JNA), in partnership with the Montgomery County Executive’s Caribbean American Advisory Group (CAAG) and the Jamaican Association of Maryland (JAM),
JNA Black History Month Celebration – 2/23/2020
SilverSpring.Connect broadcasted LIVE on Sunday 2/23/2020 4:00PM featuring the Jamaican Nationals Association of DC Metro Area to bring to you “Contributions of Jamaican Americans to Preserving Maryland’s African American History”
PRESS RELEASE For Black History Month Program
Click Here For The PDF Version of The Press Release. Contributions of Jamaican Americans to Preserving Maryland’s African American History! For Immediate Release Contact: Jamaican Nationals Association of the Washington
2020 NBC4/T44 Health & Fitness Expo
JANUARY 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. JANUARY 19, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EVENT LOCATION Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW,
JNA Cultural Heritage and Social Activities Committee Volunteers Served Lunch on December 30, 2019 at Prince George’s House Men’s Shelter, Capitol Heights, MD
JNA Cultural Heritage and Social Activities Committee Volunteers Served Lunch on December 30, 2019 at Prince George’s House Men’s Shelter, Capitol Heights, MDEvent Organized by Cultural Heritage and Social Activities
Jamaican Nationals Association of Washington, DC (JNA) Breast Cancer Awareness Walk October 26, 2019
Jamaican Nationals Association of Washington, DC (JNA) Breast Cancer Awareness Walk October 26, 2019 SILVER SPRING, MD — The key to bringing awareness to a variety of health issues is
JNA Member, Carol-Ann Boothe, Director Risk Management, KPMG USA, Elected to the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Global Council in London, on November 21, 2019
“Carol-Ann Boothe, Director Risk Management KPMG USA, was elected to the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Global Council at the Annual General Meeting In London on November 21, 2019. Please see below
Citing health issues, Maryland state senator from Baltimore County retires, opening leadership vacancy
Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, pictured in 2017, resigned Sunday, citing health issues. (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun) Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, a long-serving state lawmaker from Baltimore County, announced Sunday she is