Introduction The contemporary discourse on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is fraught with complexity, controversy, and deeply entrenched historical narratives. One persistent presumption is that DEI initiatives inherently exclude white people, leading some in this group to believe that equality measures are, by design, positioned against them. This analysis explores the multifaceted reasons behind this […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: Orenthomasphotography / shutterstock.com I find it perplexing that there is a proposal to diminish the significance of commemorating Emancipation and Independence Day in Jamaica. Who would have the audacity to minimize the importance of Emancipation Day, a day that symbolizes the freedom of enslaved Black people and their journey […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Alexander Izyumov / shutterstock.com Skin bleaching, the practice of using chemical agents to lighten one’s skin, has emerged as a widespread phenomenon in Jamaica, with both men and women engaging in the practice. Skin bleaching is not a new concept—it has historical roots in the colonial period and […]
