Kamala Harris, Who Is Half Jamaican, Is Now Joe Biden’s Running Mate In The Upcoming U.S. Election (@KamalaHarris)

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American presidential nominee, Joe Biden, earlier today announced that he has selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for VP. For those not familiar with Senator Harris, she is a politician serving as the junior Senator from the State of California since 2017.

On a personal level, Harris is the daughter of an immigrant father from Jamaica and an immigrant mother from India. As a Jamaica based platform, we here at Maria Jackson Magazine are excited about this choice and we are fully endorsing the Biden-Harris ticket.

Positive Corona Virus Cases On The Rise In Jamaica!

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Over the past few days there have been approximately 50 to 60 new confirm corona virus cases on the island of Jamaica. Persons in other parts of the world, who are accustomed to seeing huge numbers in their country, may think this is not a big deal. However, Jamaica has been able to successfully manage the spread of the virus so far by keeping the number under a thousand.

Regretfully, as of August 9th, Jamaica has recorded 1,023 confirmed cases of the corona virus. The rise in cases have resulted in two communities, one in Clarendon and the other in St. Thomas, being placed under quarantine.

Jamaica’s Sandy Bay Community In Clarendon Now Under Quarantine (@christufton @themohwgovjm)

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Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness have just announced that the Sandy Bay Community, which is located in the Parish of Clarendon, is now under a 14 day quarantine.

The decision to place the area under lockdown came after a few people in region tested positive for covid-19. Additionally, there were reports of large gatherings with persons not wearing masks.

Jamaicans Are Rightfully Upset Over High Court’s Banning Of Locks In Local School

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Jamaicans all over the world are outraged at the high court’s ruling, which states that Kensington Primary School was legally right in banning a young girl because she has locks.

With Jamaica being the birth place of the Rastafarian movement – which has locked hair as one of its foremost symbols – most Jamaicans are rightfully upset and have been publicly voicing there displeasure.

Do You Know What July 4th Means To People From The Caribbean? (@CARICOMorg)

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Most people are aware that July 4th is recognized as America’s Independence Day, but it also has a significant meaning for persons from the Caribbean. See below a message from Jamaica House, outlining the importance of July 4th in the Caribbean.

Each year, July 4th is recognized as CARICOM Day. It marks the signing, on July 4, 1973, of the Treaty of Chaguaramas which created the Caribbean Community.

Member States agreed that this day should be commemorated to recall the creation of CARICOM and provide an opportunity for public education, reflection on achievements, challenges and the way forward.

Jennifer Hudson & Mary J. Blige To Star In Aretha Franklin’s Biopic “Respect” In Theaters This December

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Cast members include: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige.

RESPECT, which is directed by Liesl Tommy, will be in theaters in December, 2020.

Taraji P. Henson, India.Arie & Others Confirmed For Essence Festival Of Culture – Wellness House (@essencefest @indiaarie)

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The second weekend of the Essence Festival Of Culture kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd, with the ‘Wellness House’ segment. It will stream in real time via Essence Studios, Twitter and Facebook Live from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST.

The focus will be on meditation, conversations, workouts and tutorials designed to boost your mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and financial well-being. Some of the confirmed guests are: Taraji P. Henson, India.Arie, Egypt Sherrod, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Koya Webb and many more.