Jamaican Association of Maryland celebrates 61 years of independence at Martin’s West
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The Jamaican Association of Maryland (JAM) recently celebrated the Caribbean nation’s 61st year of independence. Members of the Jamaican diaspora, friends and family gathered on Aug. 19 for the 2023 Independence Gala 2023. The gala took place at Martin’s West and celebrated the establishment of the nation’s modern