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My family is from Jamacia which goes back back approx. 4-5 generations According to my Grandmother. Jamaica is a beautiful island and it has a very rich culture. It was colonized by the british but Jamaica got it's independence in 1962.My grandmother moved to Canada in 1972. She came to see if there was a better opportunity in Canada. My Grandma came for survival because life in Jamaica was politically ruff. She had to leave all of her babies behind. Eventually she brought all of her babies her
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Jazeal Xavier Ricketts was born at 7:22 pm 07/27/2001 at St Michels hospital & weighed 6 ounces & 10 pounds.
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Jazeal started Kindergarden. Jazeal learned how to be social and be around new kids
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I learned self defense and the story behind capoeira. Capoeira is a martial art infused dance, which is thought to have originated in the 16th century in Brazil.
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I stood up for my self & I learned how to deal with bullies
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When I when to jamacia I felt good that I was in a place where my ansestors were and I learned my culture and i also felt a connection with the culture
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When I went to my first NBA game it got me into sports more and basketball. Now Basketball is my favorite sports
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My dad teaches me history about my culture so when he teaches me I can take it to a higher level by spreading information to others and my own
