Emancipating ourselves
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com On 1 August 2021, Jamaica marks 183 years since the full abolition of Negro slavery in the Caribbean archipelago and…
The true cost of a Nigerian funeral
Nigerian funerals are deeply rooted in tradition and perpetuated by culture. If you have ever experienced a Nigerian funeral, you will know it is a…
Jamaica’s COVID-19 management debacle
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com One year ago, Jamaica was the centre of attention of the international community for its execution of COVID-19 protocols and…
Who needs the break
I grew up in a large family. I am the last of eight siblings. I can remember that when I was, maybe five or six…
The assassination of Haiti’s Moise, shocking, but not surprising – Part 2
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com When a devastating earthquake flattened much of Haiti in 2010, the disaster was seen as an opportunity to resuscitate the…
A special tribute to the late Chief Jacob Ibom Azih
In the natural order of things, every good thing must come to an end, including life itself. On 19 February 2021, the People’s Man, Chief…
The assassination of Haiti’s Moise, shocking, but not surprising – Part 1
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com In the early hours of Wednesday 7 July 2021, a group of armed men broke into the residence of Haitian…
Cultural responsiveness
I have always credited my upbringing for laying the foundation for my cultural inclusiveness. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago was an experience in which…
Florida’s Caribbean voters and US Congress representation
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com Florida, with its nearly 21.5 million residents, is the third most populous state in the Union. With such a population…
Jamaica’s sleeping giant
www.yaawdmedia.com www.yardabraawd.com In a 1996 National Industrial Policy Paper, the Government of Jamaica identified the island’s music sector as a “winner” in…