Author Archives: Shania S Brown

Bredda Anasi is a folklore that is pasted down through many generations. While there are many books that write down his his stories those book only came out recently. his stories and adventures provide weird reasonings behind things we see today like liver spots. My favorite Bredda Anansi story is the one about him, theContinue reading “Bredda Anansi Folklore”

Jamaican Breakfast/ Snack Growing up I would Look forward to waking up at my Grandmothers house to the sweet smell of porridge. Porridge is a sweet breakfast meal. It is essential for cold winter mornings. It is quick and easy to prepare. You can garnish it with fruits of your choice, dip bread or crackersContinue reading “Cornmeal Porridge”

Racism in America My family came from Jamaica where racism was not really a thing. They came to America for what most immigrants come to America for the “American Dream”. In Jamaica there is just an ideal version of America painted in many thoughts; the harder you work the better your life will be inContinue reading “Colorism Vs. Racism”

Popcaan is a Jamaican dancehall DJ, artist and songwriter. He is my favorite Jamaican artist because of his flow, lyrics, and humbleness. He resided his come up from Vybz Kartel who is another well known artist of Jamaica. Since Kartel put him on to the Jamaican music industry his popularity is now global. Popcaan’s musicContinue reading “Popcaan”

Jamaican Chicken Soup, sometimes called Chicken & Pumpkin Soup, is my favorite dish its savory, spicy, and delicious. It contains a lot of vegetables and nutrients, as a kid growing up it was away my mom tricked me to eatery vegetables. The soup its self takes almost 45 minutes to prep and nearly an hourContinue reading “Jamaican Chicken Soup”