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Kingston, Jamaica is a vibrant hub of culinary fusion, where bold flavors, rich history, and global influences collide in festivals, fine dining, tours and street food.
The trailblazing woman from Utah, Martha Hughes Cannon was a suffragist, doctor, senator, orator, wife and mother.
A new statue of the abolitionist Sojourner Truth is now on view at Kingston City Hall. The bronze sculpture by artist Trina Greene, called “Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom,” depicts ...
Kingston seeks artwork for exhibit complementing Sojourner Truth statue Part of the “Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom” statue can be seen in this undated photo.
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The city and SUNY New Paltz will unveil a Sojourner Truth statue at City Hall on Saturday, Sept 28, Mayor Steve Noble’s office announced Thursday. A viewing opening for the &… ...
Jamaica’s celebration of the Emancipation Day on August 1, 2024, took an emotional turn as some individuals and families rendered apologies to people whose ancestors were adversely affected by ...
Emancipation Day is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder that we, as a people, are capable of overcoming even the most daunting challenges.
For many Caribbean nations, August 1 is observed as Emancipation Day, which marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which paved the way for the end of slavery. In practice, most ...
(THE CONVERSATION) The striking Emancipation Memorial statue in Washington, D.C., shows Abraham Lincoln standing, while a man wearing only a loincloth is appearing to rise from a kneeling position.