Remarkable Jamaican Women of the Past

Jamaica and Jamaicans have been in the limelight doing remarkable things centuries before the proliferation of today’s media to spotlight their accomplishments. Backyard Labrish takes great pleasure in bringing their stories to you. This week we will continue with enlightening information of three remarkable women, born in Jamaica from 1880 through 1893. We will share and explore amazing stories documented by Dr. Joy Lumsdsen , an English-born Professor, now retired, who has made Jamaica her home. She has dedicated her time to researching and documenting these historical treasures of Jamaica ’s culture, her adopted home.The stories of these three remarkable Jamaican women show their tenacity, commitment and achievements and are a testament to the indomitable Jamaican spirit. Join us as we continue to Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve the rich and diverse Culture of Jamaica: “Land we Love”.