THE ATLANTA JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (AJA)

As the President of The Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. (AJA) for 2024-2025, I am proud to introduce the 2025 executive board:

• Evette Taylor-Reynolds, MBA: President

• Verna Morgan, MBA: Vice President

• Rosemarie Lewis: Treasurer

• Vacant: Assistant Treasurer

• Hope McDonald, Realtor: Secretary

• Rev. Dr. Robert Shaw, PhD: Assistant Secretary

• Wayne Leslie, BSC: Parliamentarian

• Alton Clarke, MBA: Trustee

• Fabean James, Actor: Trustee

Our unwavering dedication to serving the local Atlanta community continues to strengthen through collaborative efforts. Our primary focus remains on the Rep Yuh Parish project, initiated in 2021, which supports projects in Jamaica, along with our annual scholarship awards.

Throughout the year, we will host a variety of events to share our culture, history, and foster networking opportunities.

This year marks the 63rd anniversary of Independence, a significant milestone to celebrate the collective efforts of our people, from emancipation to Independence. From visionaries like Marcus Garvey to cultural icons like Bob Marley, Jamaica has become a brand encompassing food, sports, music, art, and dance, defining our 4,244 square miles of excellence. The pride in our heritage is evident wherever we reside.

Let’s continue to showcase our piece of rock here in Atlanta.

I extend heartfelt gratitude to all our members, spanning from 1977 to the present, as well as our sponsors, advertisers, and supporters of the AJA. Let’s join hands in celebrating the remarkable journey from 1962 to now, commemorating 63 years of Independence this summer.