Tag: Jamaica

The Windrush boxer who lost everything – then battled his way back

Vernon Vanriel was a talented athlete who fought crack addiction, was sectioned…

Simon Hattenstone Simon Hattenstone

Living in The Gambia as a Jamaican has been the wildest experience of my life

My name is Karla. I am a Jamaican from the parish of…

Karla Ashley Karla Ashley

Deta Hedman: ‘I’m not here to please you. I’m here to play a game that I enjoy’

It all started in the house at the top of the hill.…

Becky Grey, BBC Becky Grey, BBC

Michael Gunning: Jamaica swimmer’s rise in white-dominated sport

"I guess I'm known as the black, gay swimmer who wants to…

Nick Hope, BBC Nick Hope, BBC

Yvonne Connolly: Britain’s first black woman headteacher

When Yvonne Connolly took up a post as headteacher of Ringcross Primary…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh

Surfer Imani Wilmot teaches girls to overcome troubles through surfing

Surfer, Imani Wilmot always has confidence when she rides the waves. She…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh