Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican Denise Grant
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JAM | Mar 22, 2026

Lauderhill mayor leads PBS feature on Jamaican culture in Florida

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Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican Denise Grant
Mayor of Lauderhill, Florida Denise Grant

Jamaica’s rich culture was recently highlighted in a feature aired on the American public broadcaster and non-commercial television network, PBS South Florida.

The nearly three-minute feature captured Jamaican culture as displayed by citizens living in South Florida.

It showcased how Jamaicans in the area continue to preserve the island’s culture.

The production zoned in on Jamaica’s food, music, entertainment and businesses operated by Jamaicans in Florida.

Jamaica-born Mayor of Lauderhill, Florida, Denise Grant, who was also interviewed by PBS, expressed pride about the production.

“Lauderhill is known for a thriving Jamaican population. In fact, there are areas they call Jamaica Hill here in our community. And so when PBS decided that they wanted to do a feature on the diaspora, and to feature Jamaicans in South Florida and the culture, talking about the food, the vibes and the music and the art as well, they chose Lauderhill to be one of those cities highlighted. I’m so proud to be a part of this nice feature and this production that they put together,” said Grant.

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