By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
CHICAGO — Former television anchor Carole Simpson was honored last week by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) for her pioneering career and support of women journalists worldwide.
The ceremony was part of the annual UNITY: Journalists of Color convention. More than 6,000 journalists attended the convention to discuss ways to increase diversity in the newsroom.
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By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
South African activists and writers Elinor Sisulu and Sindiwe Magona came to Boston last week to participate in a series of seminars to celebrate the children’s literature of their home country. The seminars were part of the 10th anniversary festivities for South Africa Partners, a Boston-based nonprofit organization that supports relations between the U.S. and South Africa through education and health initiatives.
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By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
A group of enterprising Jamaican Americans living in Boston has taken the old maxim “charity begins at home” to heart — and they are using their resources to serve those less fortunate in their homeland.
The Boston Diaspora Ventures LLC entered into a collaborative agreement with the All Island Bee Farmers Association (AIBFA) last month to help reinvigorate honey production in the Caribbean nation for international distribution. The idea for the venture came from a number of Jamaicans living here who felt they need to give back.
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By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
The sounds of Jamaica came to Boston last weekend with the premiere of “One Love — A Reggae Cabaret,” a play that travels back to the days when roots reggae, not dancehall, was king — a time that saw the likes of Jacob Miller and Peter Tosh blazing the trail for contemporary stars such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man.
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