Exploring Changing Attitudes towards Afro-Caribbean Beliefs in Jamaica: A Study of Socio-Political, Religious, and Cultural Influences

Research Plan: On Valuing African Identity through religious affirmations of African traditions. In this Research, we aim to “Explore Changing Attitudes towards Afro-Caribbean Beliefs in Jamaica and the Caribbean: A Study of Socio-Political, Religious, and Cultural Influences.  If you’re Jamaican, Caribbean whether living in the Caribbean region or outside of it as a member of the diaspora, in this research […]

Globalization, Nationalism, and the Challenges of Jamaica’s and Caribbean Development

Introduction: In the lecture titled “Globalization, Nationalism, and the Challenges of Jamaica’s Development,” Renaldo McKenzie provides an insightful analysis of the impact of globalization on Jamaica [and by extension the Caribbean] and reflects on the country’s current standing in the global landscape. Through an exploration of the film “Life and Debt” and various historical and sociopolitical contexts, McKenzie highlights the […]

A Critical Examination of Theology and Culture in Caribbean Perspective

As a staff reporter for The Neoliberal Journal, I had the privilege of attending a thought-provoking session on Caribbean Theology at the Jamaica Theological Seminary. The lecture, conducted by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, an Adjunct Professor at the seminary, delved into the intricate relationship between theology and culture, focusing on power dynamics, domination, and resistance. In this report, I will provide […]

Introducing: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations

This upcoming book in the Neoliberalism series, written by Renaldo McKenzie, delves into the concept of wealth and its distribution, challenging the notion that hard work and savings lead to prosperity. Renaldo argues in Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations that certain groups and regions, particularly Black and Brown people in the Global South and Global North, […]

Voices United: A Petition for Democracy in Haiti

Once upon a time in the Caribbean and the diaspora, a group of passionate students and their Professors in Caribbean Thought class at Jamaica Theological Seminary came together to advocate for a cause close to their hearts—the restoration of democracy in Haiti.   Inspired and challenged by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie of The NeoLiberal Corporation and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti’s work in […]

What is Caribbean Theology?

I am excited about teaching Caribbean Theology this semester. Caribbean Theology seeks to address the spiritual, social, and economic challenges faced by the Caribbean people. It recognizes the region’s history of colonization, slavery, and ongoing socio-economic disparities, and seeks to offer a theological response that speaks to the lived experiences of Caribbean people. Some of the key themes and perspectives […]

Petition for Haiti – Sign on Letter (Jamaicans & CARICOM)

  Dear Jamaicans and CARICOM brothers and sisters:   Please Sign the Petition for Haiti   I am writing this letter to petition the Jamaican and CARICOM governments, and to ask my fellow Jamaicans and CARICOM CITIZENS and those in the Diaspora (Caribbean Community) to call on their governments/CARICOM to not acquiesce to the US and Canada to support the […]

Petition for Haiti – US Sign On Letter

Petition for Haiti – US Sign-On Letter   TO: President Joe Biden        Secretary of State Antony Blinken        Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols Dear President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Assistant Secretary Nichols: We have watched in horror as the situation in Haiti has deteriorated to a “new normal” characterized by constant fear of kidnapping and violence, […]

Caribbean Thought Lecture 5: Why “Who Determines This” and Why Revisit the Past?

This is the Full Lecture of Caribbean Thought week 5, a course at the Jamaica Theological Seminary Lectured by Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, Dated February 11, 2023. This is a continuation of week 4 and the Lecture series towards developing a Caribbean Thought Journal. The Lecture was quite powerful as usual. We continued from week 4, conceptualizing the course Caribbean […]

The Neoliberal Round Breaking Interview with Brian Concannon on Haitian Justice

Recently I interviewed Brian Concannon for the podcast, The Neoliberal Round. Little did I know that there was a situation that he is involved with as a Human Rights Advocate on Haitian justice and democracy. Brian is the Executive Director for The Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. It’s a US based Human Rights agency that is actively involved […]