Leadership and community partners in group circle at College Row Park, Austin, Tx. On a sunny afternoon at Huston–Tillotson University, I attended the Black Culture in October  event curated by Public Leadership in Faith and Social Justice students and their professor. Upon entering, a student named Travis explained that the goal of the event was to “spark conversation and create social awareness.” Soon after, a sociology professor, Nadia Amin, approached me and shared how t

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, communities across Jamaica continue to face severe food and water shortages. While many families are safe, the struggle to access daily essentials remains urgent. The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C . , in collaboration with the Consulate General of Jamaica (New York), has created an official Amazon Relief Page  where individuals can directly purchase food, baby supplies, and other necessities to be shipped to Jamaica. This verified eff

Motor vehicles stuck on flooded road in Jamaica. When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, it left flooding, power outages, and damaged homes across several parishes. While the storm has passed, communities are still working tirelessly to rebuild—many without stable access to clean water, food, and shelter. Local and international organizations have stepped in to provide relief, but the need remains urgent. Grassroots groups and mutual-aid networks are often the first to respond