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The Day Jamaica’s Maroons Changed Colonial History Forever
The Day Jamaica’s Maroons Changed Colonial History Forever T. Y. Adodo 26 Views • 3 months ago

#jamaica #accompongmaroonfestival #maroonhistory #jamaicanmaroons #jamaicahistory today, we carry you inside the celebrations of the 288th staging of the Accompong Maroon Festival, held in the historic Maroon community of Accompong— a place where history, culture, and resistance continue to live side by side.

Celebrated every year on January 6th, the Accompong Maroon Festival commemorates the historic Peace Treaty signed in the 18th century between the Maroons and the British, following years of sustained resistance in Jamaica’s interior. It was a defining moment when Maroon ancestors forced the British to recognise them, marking a powerful chapter in Jamaica’s struggle for freedom.

Today, Maroon Fest is more than a commemoration — it is a living classroom. Through traditional drumming, the sounding of the abeng, ritual, storytelling, and communal gathering, the festival preserves a heritage rooted in survival, resilience, and identity. Each element carries forward the memory of a people who refused to disappear.

As Jamaica continues to move forward, the legacy of the Maroons invites reflection on unity in the present day. While history has not always been smooth, moments like these remind us of the importance of dialogue, understanding, and shared purpose. The warrior spirit that once defended these hills now carries a wider meaning — helping to safeguard culture, identity, and national cohesion.

Whether you are discovering Maroon history for the first time or reconnecting with ancestral roots, this story remains timeless. It speaks to recognition, resilience, and the ongoing journey of a people whose past continues to shape Jamaica’s future.

One people. One nation. One Jamaica.
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Why We Need to Decolonize the Way We Heal in Our Community
Why We Need to Decolonize the Way We Heal in Our Community Baka Omubo 26 Views • 2 months ago

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Sunumi Brown is a visionary leader in psychedelic education. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in TEDX, Oakland Hyphae, Forbes for her course with Doubleblindmag on Psychedelics and Maternity, and in The Guardian’s article “The Black Mothers Finding Freedom In Mushrooms.”

What if the greatest obstacle to healing isn't the pain itself—but the way we've been taught to think about healing?

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore why healing was never meant to depend on a single solution. From stillness and breathwork to music, community, and other holistic practices, our guest explains why true healing happens when we move beyond a "one-size-fits-all" mindset and embrace a more interconnected approach.

Whether you're interested in mental health, spirituality, personal growth, or community wellness, this discussion challenges conventional ideas and offers a fresh perspective on what it really means to heal.

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How repetitive thought patterns can keep us feeling stuck
Why holistic healing requires multiple tools working together
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