WASHINGTON DC, July 30, 2025 -  The black, green, and gold of Jamaica's flag transformed the Sligo Seventh Day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, into a vibrant tapestry of national pride on Sunday, as over 400 Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gathered to mark 63 years since the island nation claimed its independence. But this wasn't just another diaspora celebration—it marked the debut of Jamaica's newest diplomatic voice in America, and his message resonated with the power of belonging.