Skin bleaching is a phenomenon I just can’t agree with. I find it to be heartbreaking and yet another misguided avenue for non-Caucasians attempting to assimilate into something they are not, and a way to avoid dealing with internal self-esteem issues. Furthermore, it’s just downright unattractive and bizarre looking. I’ve posted on this issue [...]

I read Afrobella.com everyday. The site is primarily dedicated to African-American beauty (internal and external), but you can find everything from old school music videos to social commentary, all from a very down to earth and hands-on perspective. One of the best features of her site is that her readers really offer valuable insights [...]

Ras Kassa is to reggae videos what Hype Williams is to rap and R&B videos, one of the best, if not the very best. He is one of the most requested directors in Jamaica and for good reason. Born on November 1, 1974, Ras Kassa has always had an affinity for the arts and music [...]

Please forgive me for only posting videos yesterday, I had a lot of housekeeping issues for the site. I only have one more week to tweak everything so I’m trying to squeeze in as much as I can. Well today is Part II of my series on fabulous Jamaican T-shirt designers. Kesi from Sprawl Tees [...]

OK, so when I’m in JA I always look forward to Fridays because in the little area where my husband is from there is this guy named Buta, and he makes the best jerk chicken ever and he always hooks me up with the best pieces (I like to think it’s because I’m special but [...]