{"id":2629,"date":"2012-08-06T18:12:17","date_gmt":"2012-08-06T18:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/its-not-too-late-to-celebrate-jamaicas-50th-anniversary-of-indepencence-jamaica50\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T20:41:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T02:41:57","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-celebrate-jamaicas-50th-anniversary-of-indepencence-jamaica50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/its-not-too-late-to-celebrate-jamaicas-50th-anniversary-of-indepencence-jamaica50\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Not Too Late to Celebrate #Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence #jamaica50"},"content":{"rendered":"

1962. \u00a0Doesn’t seem like that long ago, does it? \u00a0It isn’t. \u00a0In the early 1900’s, \u00a0in the US, there were Jamaicans, like Marcus Garvey working hard for the rights of African Americans, when it would be another 50 years before Jamaica would achieve its own freedom.<\/p>\n

\"Jamaica<\/p>\n

Fifty years ago TODAY, on August 6, 1962, Jamaica officially achieved full independence. \u00a0Events have been going on all year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence from Britain.\u00a0Here are some of the events going on, as listed on http:\/\/jamaicacgmiami.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you know of any other celebrations, feel free to post them on our facebook wall – facebook.com\/socamomdotcom<\/a> or tweet me at @socamomdc<\/a> on Twitter! Click “READ MORE” for the full list of events.<\/p>\n

South Florida Jamaica Flag Day<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6, 4:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. <\/strong>Flag-raising
Ceremony Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 info@jamaicacgmiami.org
or\u00a0 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Presented by Duke of Earle Group\/Hot Talk WAVS 1170 AM,\u00a0 in association with the Consulate General & City of Miramar, Jamaica Awareness Inc. JCG Approved Jamaica 50\u00a0 Event<\/p>\n

Tampa Jamaica Flag Day<\/strong><\/em>
Monday, August 6,<\/strong>
University Area Community Dev. Corporation, Inc, 14012 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613<\/p>\n

Jamaica Awareness Inc.\/ Diaspora Community – Atlanta Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6, <\/strong>Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave, SW, Atlanta GA 30303
Consulate of Jamaica Atlanta\/Jamaica 50 Committee<\/p>\n

Lighting of the Miami Towers in Jamaica\u2019s National\u00a0 Colours<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6,<\/strong> Downtown Miami 100 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL
info@jamaicacgmiami.org or\u00a0 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Consulate General of Jamaica \u2013 Sponsored by Jones Lang LaSalle, Miami Towers<\/p>\n

Twenty\/Twenty Cricket<\/em><\/strong>
Friday, August 10, \u2013 Saturday, August 11 Gates:\u00a0 6:00 p.m.<\/strong>
Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago National Team,
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Trinidad & Tobago Diaspora and the Jamaican Diaspora USA South Council
Patrons: CG Jamaica; CG: Trinidad & Tobago<\/p>\n

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Meet Jamaica at Jungle Island \u2013 Jamaica 50th\u00a0 Independence Celebration<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 pm.<\/strong> 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami FL
Jungle Island\/Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) marie@jamaicausachamber.org<\/p>\n

Marcus Garvey Birthday Extravaganza \u2013 125th Anniversary<\/em><\/strong>
Friday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.<\/strong> Joseph Carter Park, 1450 W Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rootz Foundation Inc.\/City of Ft. Lauderdale Parks & Recreation Dept.
Presenter Dr. Runoko Rashadi,\u00a0 CG: Patron<\/p>\n

Official Jamaica 50 Gala: \u201cThe Journey\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
Saturday, August 18, 7:00 – Gold Carpet Arrivals, 8:00 p.m. Gala<\/strong>
JW Marriot Marquis Hotel, 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami
info@jamaicacgmiami.org, Gala Hotline: 305-957-0433
Gala Benefit and Awards, Jamaica 50th Committee SF, Under Auspices of Consul General ,
Guest of Honour\u00a0 His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica<\/p>\n

Jamaica Independence Ball<\/em><\/strong>
Saturday August 18, 6:00 p.m.<\/strong> International Convention Center, East Point, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta-Jamaican Association
Invited Speaker – Ambassador-Designate of Jamaica to the USA, HE. Stephen Vasciannie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1962. \u00a0Doesn’t seem like that long ago, does it? \u00a0It isn’t. \u00a0In the early 1900’s, \u00a0in the US, there were Jamaicans, like Marcus Garvey working hard for the rights of African Americans, when it would be another 50 years before Jamaica would achieve its own freedom.<\/p>\n

\"Jamaica<\/p>\n

Fifty years ago TODAY, on August 6, 1962, Jamaica officially achieved full independence. \u00a0Events have been going on all year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence from Britain.\u00a0Here are some of the events going on, as listed on http:\/\/jamaicacgmiami.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you know of any other celebrations, feel free to post them on our facebook wall – facebook.com\/socamomdotcom<\/a> or tweet me at @socamomdc<\/a> on Twitter! Click “READ MORE” for the full list of events.<\/p>\n

South Florida Jamaica Flag Day<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6, 4:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. <\/strong>Flag-raising
Ceremony Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 info@jamaicacgmiami.org
or\u00a0 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Presented by Duke of Earle Group\/Hot Talk WAVS 1170 AM,\u00a0 in association with the Consulate General & City of Miramar, Jamaica Awareness Inc. JCG Approved Jamaica 50\u00a0 Event<\/p>\n

Tampa Jamaica Flag Day<\/strong><\/em>
Monday, August 6,<\/strong>
University Area Community Dev. Corporation, Inc, 14012 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613<\/p>\n

Jamaica Awareness Inc.\/ Diaspora Community – Atlanta Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6, <\/strong>Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave, SW, Atlanta GA 30303
Consulate of Jamaica Atlanta\/Jamaica 50 Committee<\/p>\n

Lighting of the Miami Towers in Jamaica\u2019s National\u00a0 Colours<\/em><\/strong>
Monday, August 6,<\/strong> Downtown Miami 100 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL
info@jamaicacgmiami.org or\u00a0 305-374 -8431 Ext. 232
Consulate General of Jamaica \u2013 Sponsored by Jones Lang LaSalle, Miami Towers<\/p>\n

Twenty\/Twenty Cricket<\/em><\/strong>
Friday, August 10, \u2013 Saturday, August 11 Gates:\u00a0 6:00 p.m.<\/strong>
Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago National Team,
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Trinidad & Tobago Diaspora and the Jamaican Diaspora USA South Council
Patrons: CG Jamaica; CG: Trinidad & Tobago<\/p>\n

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