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1. nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm › items › showWhite Marl · National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection

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   3 days ago · Social Bookmarking. “White Marl,” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed May 25, 2024, . The National Library of Jamaica’s (NLJ) holdings constitute the most comprehensive collection of Jamaican documentary offering an invaluable representation of Jamaica’s history and heritage. To enhance access to its rich and ...

2. oxfordre.com › latinamericanhistory › displayRunaway Slave Colonies in the Atlantic World | Oxford ...

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   2 days ago · Summary. Communities of runaway slaves, more commonly known as “Maroon communities,” were created throughout the Americas. Enslaved people ran away from their owners all the time, often just for a few days, but some decided never to return to slavery and instead found permanent (or semi-permanent) refuge from the harsh life on the plantations in swamps, jungles, forests, and mountains.

3. www.britannica.com › place › JamaicaJamaica | History, Population, Flag, Map, Capital, & Facts

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   1 day ago · Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.

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4. factsinstitute.com › countries › facts-about-jamaica24 Interesting Facts About Jamaica - The Facts Institute

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   4 days ago · Interesting facts about Jamaica. 1. Jamaica is an island nation located in the West Indies of the Caribbean. 2. Jamaica was first inhabited by indigenous peoples from South America. Most renowned were the Arawaks and the Taínos who settled the island around AD 700–800. 3.

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   • The most interesting facts about Jamaica, from the world’s fastest human to a religious movement that worships a former Ethiopian emperor. 1. Jamaica is an island nation located in the West Indies of the Caribbean. 2. Jamaica was first inhabited by indigenous peoples from South America.

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   Why is Jamaica a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • 1. Jamaica is an island nation located in the West Indies of the Caribbean. 2. Jamaica was first inhabited by indigenous peoples from South America. Most renowned were the Arawaks and the Taínos who settled the island around AD 700–800. 3. Jamaica has one UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Blue and John Crow Mountains.

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   Who advocated for abolition of slavery in Jamaica?

   • One of the most prominent voices advocating for abolition was Rufus King, a New York Senator who lived at and names the King Manor Museum in Jamaica. Even after many slaves were freed (and slavery was officially abolished in 1827), African Americans struggled to fit into Jamaica due to lingering racism and hostility toward the community.

   The Green, a Forgotten African American Community in Jamaica, Queens

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   How did Jamaica get its name?

   • Jamaica takes its name from the native Taino word “haymaca” meaning either “Land of Wood and Water” or “Land of Springs”. 5. Jamaica was first sighted by Europeans in 1494 by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage to the West Indies.

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6. untappedcities.com › 2021/08/13 › the-green-jamaicaThe Green, a Forgotten African American Community in Jamaica ...

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   4 days ago · Many articles in these widely read publications, both in The Green and elsewhere (including as far as Haiti), featured articles about adjusting to a post-slavery life, commentary on racist and...

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7. guides.nyu.edu › mediaandcommunication › primary-sourcesResearch Guides: Media and Communication: Primary Sources

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   5 days ago · A non-profit, open access digital library with access to primary source materials in print, audio, web and motion picture formats. Includes more than 60,000 "ephemeral" (advertising, educational, industrial, and amateur) films as part of the Prelinger archives. Lantern Media History Digital Library.

8. cbeharie.com › aboutAbout – Experiencing Life

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   3 days ago · About. BEHARIE VIEWPOINT. Provides alternative views on issues relating to Jamaica, Norway. leadership, oil indusrty, religion and human development in general. With over 30 years’ experience in management and operation, I have an excellent knowledge of technical and management issues relating to the oil field service industry.