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12. Blake drops cricket plan
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Lowe,Andre (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Nov 15-Nov 21, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 17
- Notes:
- [Yohan Blake], who will be defending his 10Om crown in Moscow next summer, is widely known to be an avid fan of the sport. Several decent showings in local cricket competitions were expected to be a precursor to his appearance at the massive Big Bash Twenty20 league in Australia in a few weeks. However, it seems Blake and his coach, Glen Mills, have struck a deal of sorts. "Coach (Glen) Mills had a talk with me and he told me that I have the (100m World) title to defend, so I should focus on that and then the other year (2014) is going to be an off year, so I can play my cricket and also run, so I am just going to wait until next year to look at the cricket," Blake told The Gleaner.
13. Bolt booked for Ostrava
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Feb 23-Feb 29, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 20
- Notes:
- Bolt will be part of a star-studded cast that includes compatriot Veronica Campbell-Brown in the women's 100, as well as LaShawn Merritt and Oscar Pistorius in the 400, Christian Cantwell and Dylan Armstrong in the shot put, Dayron Robles at 110m hurdles, and Barbora Spotakova in the javelin.
14. Bolt wants to try new discipline
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Aug 30-Sep 5, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 18
- Notes:
- The world's fastest man had expressed some doubt regarding his participation at the Rio showpiece, which will take place in four years' time. Bolt, after emulating his performance in Beijing four years ago and London, a few weeks ago, the sprinter admitted to being uncertain about the future and a possible target. It seems, however, that the sprinter is now a bit more certain. While admitting that he is likely to be past his prime at the next Olympic Games, in which the sprinter will turn 30 years old, he will certainly compete.
15. CPR Annual Kwanzaa - A Community Celebration
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Jan 12-Jan 18, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. E5
- Notes:
- The annual event is a celebration of the second principle of Nguzo Saba, 'Kujichagulia' which means 'self determination'. Providing musical entertainment for the night was the Anthem Band along with saxophonist, Jerry Johnson and roots reggae singers Ossie Dellimore, Major Daps and Noel Jones. Cater Van Pelt was the selector for the evening and food was catered · by Totally Delicious Restaurant.
16. Celebrating Marcus Garvey
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Daniels,Ron (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- 2012-08-15
- Published:
- Seattle, WA
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Skanner
- Journal Title Details:
- 33 : 4
- Notes:
- Speaking of "audacity of hope," [Marcus Mosiah Garvey] burst upon the global scene at a time when the vast majority of Africans suffered under the boot of white supremacy either through ruthless, exploitative and humiliating forms of European colonialism or segregation/apartheid in the Diaspora. As his life's commitment, the Jamaican-bom national was determined to use his extraordinary gins as a visionary, orator and organizer to uplift the African race and propel Black people to their rightful place in the forefront of civilization. To achieve his goal, however, he had to find a way to "keep hope alive." One of Garvey's greatest gifts was his keen appreciation of the role that symbols play in inspiring, uplifting and motivating disadvantaged and oppressed people. There was hardly a more daunting challenge than finding a way to give hope to the ethnically disparate and virtually universally despised sons and daughters of Africa. Never one to be discouraged by the difficulty of the task, Garvey boldly declared that he would give Black people a vision of a "government," men of "big affairs and a "flag!"
17. Culture and Contact in the Promotion and Reduction of Anti-Gay Prejudice: Evidence from Jamaica and Britain
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- West,Keon (Author) and Hewstone,Miles (Author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- 2012-01
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- Journal of homosexuality
- Journal Title Details:
- 59(1) : 44-66
- Notes:
- Compares sexual prejudice in Jamaica to that in Britain and investigated the relationship between contact and sexual prejudice in both countries. Jamaican participants reported more negative attitudes toward gay men than did British participants, but contact was more strongly associated with reduced sexual prejudice for Jamaican participants than for British participants.
18. Current crop of players excites Burrell
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Jones,Ryon (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Apr 12-Apr 18, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 27
- Notes:
- "The team that Jamaica currently has, I am confident will make us all very proud," [Horace I Burrell]- said, while speaking at a sponsorship announcement cere^ mony for the local coaching school held at the Jamaica Football Federation's (JFF) head office, Wednesday, April 4. "I was speaking with the President of the United States Football' Federation and he tells me that the US are now trembling because they know that Jamaica has a strong front line and of all the teams in CONCACAF, they are afraid of two teams. Jamaica and Mexico." Burrell said.
19. Fighting a Losing Battle? Defending Women's Reproductive Rights in Twenty-First Century Jamaica
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Maxwell,Shakira (Author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- Sep 2012
- Published:
- Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- Social and Economic Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 61(3) : 95-115
- Notes:
- Examines recent aspects of the debate on the legalisation of abortion in Jamaica. Highlights the recommendations of the Abortion Policy Review Group which reviewed health implications in Jamaica and assessed existing laws in the wider Caribbean on abortion. Using feminist analysis the paper also explores the challenges faced by those arguing for legislative reform on abortion services in Jamaica within the larger framework of reproductive health and rights.
20. Fraser-Pryce hungrier than ever
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Jun 7-Jun 13, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 18
- Notes:
- [Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce] burst on to the scene as a fresh-faced youngster in 2008, winning the local national trials before going on to shock the nation and the crown by claiming the title at the Beijing Olympic Games. Fraser-Pryce clocked an impressive 10.78 seconds to lead a Jamaican sweep of the event finishing ahead of compatriots Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart.