Union of Jamaican Organizations in Atlanta (UJOIA)

The Union of Jamaican Organizations in Atlanta (UJOIA) coordinated a series of activities to mark the 44th annniversary of Jamaica's Independence in 2006.

- Jamaica Fun Day - Lithonia Park - Sunday, August 6, 2006
- Cultural Extravaganza -Wednesday, August 2, 2006
- Community Health Fair - Saturday, August 5, 2006
- Thanksgiving Service - Sunday, July 30th, 2006
- Festival Dance - Saturday, July 29, 2006

The Independence Ball was presented by the Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA).

UJOIA is grateful to the many sponsors who provided support of the activities:

Air Jamaica
Golden Krust
Captain Mike's Jerk Chicken
Royal Caribbean Bakery
Kool Runnings
Ocho Rios Distributors
Redan Hairston Pediatrics
Hillside Presbyterian Church

UJOIA Independence 2006 Flyer

Photos of Activities in Atlanta, Georgia to commemorate the 44th anniversary of Jamaica's Independence.

- Jamaica Fun Day - a family affair at Lithonia Park
- The AJA Independence Ball
- Cultural Extravaganza
- Thanksgiving Service
- Festival Dance

All activities except the AJA Ball were coordinated by the Union of Jamaican Organizations in Atlanta (UJOIA).

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it was a hot "Jamaica" Day in the park

There was music in the park..

Food vendors did a brisk business

Alwasy a hit with the kids...

aah..Some jerk coming right up

The first aid crew also sold raffle tickets..

They were supposed to be selling drinks at this tent. :-)

Dominos in the shade

Free samples were available at this booth...

A section of the crowd in Lithonia Park for Jamaica day

Sack races were just one of many activities at Jamaica Fun Day

A perennial favorite on a hot day in the park

Lithonia Park was the venue once again

Vendors had a variety of merchandise for sale

Donut eating contest at Jamaica Fun day

More Donut eaters

Registration for the AJA Independence Ball

United for Jamaica representatives, Chris and Antoinette at the AJA Ball

Earl Pitter, his wife Dr. Michele Sewell with Leon Tucker enjoying the cocktail hour

Checking seating assignments for the AJA Ball

PJ Patterson mingles with the guests

Captain Mike and Norma Martin

Derrick Harvey was on the Ball committee

Hope Bolden leaves the stage after giving a tribute to the late Hon.Louise- Bennett-Coverley

Alan Alberga presents a sepcial gift to the Most Hon. PJ Patterson, former Prime Minister of Jamaica

PJ Patterson receives a proclamation making him a Georgia Honorary Citizen from Rep. Billy Mitchell

Emcee for the ball was Derrick R. Wright

AJA secretary, Sylvia Ricketts anounced 2006 scholarship winners: Bradston Henry, Amanda Miller and Simone Wright

Special award recipients Elaine Bryant, Jewel Scott and Rev. Winston Lawson with Alan Alberga

AJA president Alan Alberga makes a presentation

Neville and Gloria Anderson were among the more than 500 celebrating at the ball

Monty Montgomery and Massive

It was wall to wall dancers on the dance floor

Monty Montgomery and Massive provided live entertainment at the AJA Ball

Rocking to the music at the AJA Ball

Rukuumba explains his original works of art on Display at the AJA Ball to Lisa and Rose

Miss Georgia Caribbean

Parry Hinds charms the audience at the Cultural Extravaganza with his golden voice...

Stephanie Demetrius gives her musical rendition

Melkeseti reads poetry to the sound of drum

Members of the Unity Dance Group perform at Cultural Extravaganza

Michael discusses a point with Monty

A happy audience member...she must be related to Heather....

Robert Infantry helps a member of the audience at the Cultural extravaganza

Monty Montgomery gets the audience in the mood

Emcee Lou Brown