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Jamaica, my home
Out of many one people the motto which is used to represent the true essence of our island and one that is very fitting if I should say so myself. Jamaica is home to all ethnic groups and each group is loved and respected as we embrace people overall.
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Jamaicans are very passionate about culture and as such our heroes, our music. Our food and tangible island historical artifacts and sites are treasured and protected by us. Like most islands on the Caribbean Jamaica wad once owed by European countries which our ancestors and heroes fought to release us from thus making emancipation day and independence day holidays a big deal to us nationals to this day.
A dot on the world map as we are shown but our rich history, determination and perseverance as made a small island become a big deal on the world stage through our music’s and sports achievements with Bob Marley and Usain Bolt seen worldwide as too icons in their respective fields.
My aim as a young Jamaican is to continue the legacy of our for fathers through my novels and music to add to the world achievements and worldwide impact Jamaica as, I am and will forever ever be a proud Jamaican.
Written by Andrew Folkes
Jamaican Diaspora
