Mother Culture plans benefit to victims of Mother Nature

Sister Carol, also known as Mother Culture, is dedicated to assisting with the restoration of Jamaica’s western parishes, which were severely affected by the ravages of Hurricane Melissa.

To that end, the real-life mother and grandmother is dedicating her Jan. 15 birthday celebration to the cause of rebuilding the homes of some of the neediest families on the island.

According to a local report in one of the island’s newspapers, the deejay visited some of the embattled areas soon after the Oct. 28 turbulence.

And although she had heard about extensive destruction to homes and vegetation, she never imagined the devastation she witnessed.
Needless to say, Sister Carol felt a need to assist. It was already widely publicized that many of her colleagues united to collaborate on concerts here, in Florida, Kingston, and Canada.

As an alternative, the cultural reggae ambassador decided to go solo by combining her birthday celebration with a purposeful effort to donate profits from the event.
Throughout the years, her annual birthday fete has attracted family and fans who now eagerly anticipate the cultural event.

Therefore, a brainstorm sealed a deal for philanthropy. By December, Sister Carol finalized plans for a birthday celebration and benefit fundraiser.

Promoted as “Culture to Cultcha, a royal birthday bash,” the event billed for Jan. 17 promises a regal gathering at Cultcha Palace, 3605 Church Ave. in Brooklyn.
According to an advisory, the reported newly renovated East Flatbush space will feature the deejay centre-stage.

Also named for the double-header will be performances by Kulture Kartel, Joseph Deminsion, Jah Wise, All-Star Vaughn, and the Tippatone sound system.
Rastafarian kings and queens, princes and princesses, and other crowned personalities are invited to party for a purpose.

Jamaica Day Parade Launched at Borough Hall

The countdown to the first Jamaica Day Parade began at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall with a launch last month by an organization known as Jamaica Rising.
Slated to be held on Aug. 1, founder Dr. Bill Tinglin said, “there’s a renaissance” happening “Jamaica is rising.”

“This parade is a national recognition of Jamaica’s tremendous contributions to the United States and the world. We are honoring our ancestors, uplifting our community, and opening a new chapter in Caribbean-American history.”

According to a statement posted on its web portal, the inaugural event will feature a public exhibition highlighting the impact of the Caribbean immigrant population.

At the launch, Dr. Tinglin acknowledged diasporans who toiled to bring the milestone achievement to fruition. From Prime Minister Andrew Holness to hospitality donors, he listed names of many dedicated to the cause.

The trailblazing spokesman listed endorsements from politicians, diplomats, business associates, cultural contributors, and clergy, who he said are committed to the success of the day.

One of the significant factors of the initiative, he said, was a commitment to furthering pride.
New York City is reportedly home to one of the largest Jamaican populations outside of the island.

Recorded second to South Florida’s most populous Jamaican community, Brooklyn is home to reportedly 260,000 diasporans, which comprise 2 % of the NYC population.

Organizers hope the route from Brooklyn College in Flatbush to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Prospect Lefferts Garden will welcome thousands to the proud procession, which will spotlight the nation’s global impact on arts, education, fashion, music, dance, sports, food, and social change.

Currently, Panama maintains distinction in annually staging a heritage parade that not only hails the isthmus but glorifies contributors to the building of their national treasure — the canal.

In an effort to display diversity, diasporans from the red, white, and blue, two-star state flag destination, the parade also distinguishes indigenous people as well as descendants from Caribbean islands whose legacy testifies to the sacrifices their relatives made when they migrated to the Spanish-language territory.

For 30 years, Jamaica has been included in that pre-independence Hispanic Month festivity.
While Latino heritage and culture dominate the Panamanian parade, Jamaican pride maintains distinction with inclusion.

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