New Institute of Maroon and Indigenous Studies proposed for UWI Mona and Maroon Communities
Kingston, Jamaica, January 20, 2025 A recommendation to establish a new Institute to research, document and share the rich history, culture and contribution of Maroon and Indigenous people at the University of The West Indies, Mona and in Maroon communities in Jamaica was welcomed by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles while […]
JAMAICA | Maroon Leaders Challenge Historical Misconceptions at Landmark Symposium
Kingston, Jamaica – February 14, 2025 – The Maroon Chiefs of Accompong, Moore Town, and Scotts Hall have pushed back against long-standing misconceptions about their history, asserting their role as fierce resistance fighters rather than passive recipients of freedom. Speaking at the symposium The Maroons of Jamaica: “Our Legacies, Telling Our Own […]
The Legacy of African Royalty: Reconnection and the Global African Diaspora Kingdom (GADK)
The transatlantic slave trade displaced millions of Africans, creating a cultural and historical rift between the continent and its descendants in the Americas. Among those forcibly removed were individuals of royal descent, whose identities were erased or obscured over time. Today, efforts to reconnect Africa with its diaspora have gained […]
Historic Inauguration of the Supreme Council of the Global African Diaspora Kingdom (GADK) Marks a Transformative Moment in Africa-Diaspora Unity
Serere, Uganda – November 23, 2024:The serene village of Serere etched its name in the annals of history today as the Supreme Council of the Global African Diaspora Kingdom (GADK) was officially inaugurated in a grand ceremony at the Toto Royal Palace. This landmark event signified the establishment of the […]
The Journey Of Reconnection To Mother Africa Part 3
GLOBAL AFRICA ARISE: JOURNEY OF RECONNECTION PART III 13 October – 3 November 202 The Global African Diaspora Kingdom, a non-profit organization established to foster a united global Africa committed to the development and advancement of Africa and its diaspora, will host the Journey of Reconnection Part III in traditional […]
AFRICA | Bold and Visionary Leadership: Dr. Hilary Brown’s Historic Appointment
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 14, 2024 – In a historic move that reverberates across continents, Dr. Hilary Brown, also revered as HRH Queen Asianut Acom II, ascends to a pivotal role in the global arena as the President of the Global African Diaspora Kingdom (GADK). Dr. Brown’s enstoolment in Guyana in […]