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He’s Royal: Kingsley George Lawton Cooper

On April 29, the 19th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition opened in Charleston, South Carolina. More than 70 artists from 22 states are featured in the juried exhibition. 
This year’s theme is “Regal Threads: The Majesty of Blue and Purple”.  
The curator, Torreah ‘Cookie’ Washington, is a renowned quilter, basket weaver, and fourth-generation needle worker.

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ROAD TO ANIME PICNIC 2026 - Finding courage through cosplay
Her story also reflects the broader cultural shift driven by Anime Picnic itself. Once a small gathering defined by casual conversations and shared interests, the event has grown into a major cultural…
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INSPIRING JAMAICA - The dignity of labour 
In the fertile plains of Westmoreland lies a place etched into Jamaica’s national conscience: Frome Sugar Estate. Long before Labour Day became associated with community beautification projects and…
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Be ‘telegraphic’
Modern life has become full of noise. We are talking all the time — with others, on phones, on social media, and even inside our own minds. If there is nobody around to speak to, we immediately open…
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May 17, 2026

Sabrina Adewumi – from the engineering lab to delving in colours
For over 20 years, Jamaica-born Sabrina Adewumi chased engineering, technology, and interior- design project deadlines. Now, she is an abstract artist in her Southern California studio, finding vivid…
May 17, 2026

INSPIRING JAMAICA - Whispers of the wild: Living natural heritage
There is a certain magic that awakens when one leaves the noise of the city behind and journeys into the cool hills and forests of Jamaica. It is a feeling carried by the wind through the trees, by…
May 17, 2026

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Do hormones determine your mood?
Modern medical science has explained in great detail how hormones influence our moods, emotions, sleep, energy, and even relationships. Hormones such as serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin are…
May 17, 2026

“Winna Inna Me” focuses on boosting self-confidence 
amaican children ages 7–12 are invited to participate in the Winna Inna Me Creative Expression Competitions running till May 31. The competitions are being run by writer Sabrena McDonald…
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May 17, 2026

Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war's brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
KYIV (AP)  A contemporary art fair held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal. "Holding the event during…
May 17, 2026

Jamaican folklore comes alive in new children’s book
A new children’s book is bringing Jamaica’s rich folklore traditions to life through an imaginative and suspense-filled adventure designed for young readers. Jabari and the Shady Shortcut, an…