NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Jamaican Association of Maryland hosts Independence Gala to honor community leaders
The Jamaican Association of Maryland held an Independence Gala on Saturday night in Baltimore to recognize the contributions of diaspora leaders and elected officials. The event focused on celebrating Jamaican culture and civic engagement within the community.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
The event serves as a platform for recognizing the civic contributions of Jamaican members and fostering connections between community leaders and elected officials.
Key Facts
- The Jamaican Association of Maryland hosted an Independence Gala in Baltimore.
- The event took place on a Saturday night.
- The gala honored diaspora leaders and included attendance by elected officials.
Who's Mentioned
personClaire Robinson“Recipient of the Marcus Garvey Award.”personWes Moore“Governor of Maryland.”otherClaude McKay Scholarship Fund“Scholarship fund supported by the gala.”personLishann Salmon“Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. for the Embassy of Jamaica.”personRicardo “Rick” Nugent“President and CEO of JAM.”personJanet Abrahams“President of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City and award recipient.”organizationJamaican Association of Maryland“Host organization for the Independence Gala.”organizationSouth Florida Caribbean News“The publisher of the article.”locationBaltimore“The city where the event took place.”personBrandon M. Scott“Mayor of Baltimore.”