“Is Tessanne Chin really Jamaican” - 5 Things to tell your Non-Jamaican Friends When

[Xavier]

Jamaica’s Tessanne Chin has “wowed” the world, while “tearing” up the competition on The Voice. As a Jamaica living abroad your non-Jamaican friends and co-workers are now going to ask questions.  It is the typical questions you hear when their perception of what a Jamaican should look like is challenged.  Here are some examples of the questions your will be asked: “Tessanne Chin does not look Jamaican. Are there really Asians in Jamaica?” “Where did the Asians in Jamaica come from?” “Are there other Chinese entertainers in Jamaica?” “Why do you call Tessane a Chiney girl?”.  Well we have prepared 5 great responses that will make this a teachable moment on Jamaica and our diversity.

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