Intercultural Relationships

Jamaica’s motto “Out of Many, One People”, describes the mixing of people of various backgrounds and cultures over centuries becoming just "Jamaicans". Not Afro Jamaican, English Jamaican, Chinese Jamaican, Indian Jamaicans, or any of the various races that ended up on the Island. Many Jamaicans migrating to the US have experienced some challenges adjusting to racial profiling, and have been involved in some form of cultural misunderstandings, especially in the work place. Tonight our guest Dr. Ifeoma C. K. Nwankwo, Associate Professor of English at Vanderbilt University, a passionate and accomplished researcher with cultural ties to Jamaica will share information on “Historical and Contemporary Perceptions and Portrayals of Jamaica in the U.S”. Join us as we bridge the gap to better understanding each other.