Posted on June 6th, 2025

I’m thrilled to share two incredible milestones that have deeply enriched my journey! This spring, I embarked on the groundbreaking A’Legends School Tour across Jamaica, blending fashion, literacy advocacy, and Caribbean heritage to inspire over 5,000 students. Weeks later, I was humbled to receive the Diaspora Excellence Award for Cultural and Literacy Impact—a recognition that fuels my passion to keep bridging cultures and empowering youth.

The A’Legends School Tour: Where Fashion Met Purpose

From Kingston to St. Ann, the tour transformed classrooms into vibrant hubs of creativity. Students explored:

• Interactive Fashion Workshops: Designing outfits inspired by Jamaican icons like Miss Lou and Bob Marley.
• Storytelling Sessions: Celebrating local folklore while donating 500+ books to school libraries.
• Culture-Infused Literacy Activities: Writing poetry using patois and creating "heritage collages" from recycled fabrics.

Seeing students reimagine their cultural identity through art confirmed that fashion isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a powerful vehicle for storytelling and pride.

The Diaspora Excellence Award: A Heartfelt Honor

Shortly after the tour, I was awarded the Diaspora Excellence Award by the Jamaican Diaspora Taskforce, spotlighting the impact of merging education with cultural preservation. As highlighted by Caribbean National Weekly, this award recognizes "innovative efforts to uplift Jamaican youth through literacy and heritage advocacy." It’s a testament to every teacher, parent, and student who shared their light on this journey.

Press & Gratitude

Huge thanks to Dancehall Mag and Caribbean National Weekly for spotlighting this work (read their features here and here). None of this would be possible without the support of:

• Local Educators & Artists who co-created workshops.
• Sponsors like Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.
• YOU—readers who champion culture-forward education!

What’s Next?

The tour was just the beginning! Plans are underway to expand A’Legends to Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados in 2026, alongside a free digital workbook for global educators. Let’s keep turning tradition into tomorrow’s inspiration!