Category: Culture
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Raquel Chin: A Vision of Elegance, Empowerment, and Advocacy as Miss Elegant Mothers Jamaica
By Dwayne Hinds In the vibrant and culturally rich landscape of Jamaican pageantry, where grace, intellect, and purpose converge, Raquel Chin stands as an extraordinary exemplar. Recently crowned Miss Elegant Mothers Jamaica 2026, Raquel is far more than a titleholder;…
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The Return of the Queen
Beyoncé’s Met Gala Chairmanship and the Shadow of Rihanna’s Reign By Dwayne Hinds The fashion industry, a realm often characterized by its fleeting trends and ephemeral obsessions, experienced a seismic shift this week. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute…
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876 Women Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph: A Jamaican-American Icon Paying Homage to “Her Roots”. Sheryl Lee Ralph, the acclaimed actress, singer, and activist, has been making waves with her bold stance on Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its longstanding medical partnership with Cuba. In…
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Carry Her Burden a book worth reading
The aim at Urbanvine Media is remind the world that our culture is more than Reggae & Dancehall. Some of the best literature that has ever written was also written right here in Jamaica. Today we examine a book that…
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2 – Evolution Of Dancehall
The Evolution of Dancehall: WYFL Riddim Reggae and dancehall music have always been an integral part of Jamaica’s cultural and spiritual identity, born out of oppression, imperialism, and slavery. However, with commercialization, the genre has increasingly become a product of…
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Roots Uprooted
When children over the age of eight cannot clearly identify that February is Black History Month, it’s clear: our roots are being uprooted. You cannot kill a tree by taking its branches or stealing its fruits. But poison the roots,…
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DELLA RHYMES RELEASES NEW EP M.E (MY EXPERIENCE)
Della Rhymes releases new EP M.E (My Experience) 🎶 The five-track project dives into real-life stories, covering themes of gratitude (Give Thanks), family (Daughter), personal growth (Must Better), confidence (Gyalis Attitude), and perseverance (Nah Complain). The EP highlights Della’s authentic…
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Water More Than Flour?
Article showcasing how flour is used to make several traditional Jamaican dishes including fried dumplings, roti, and stamp and go.
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