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Sky’s Possession Hits Hard Thanks to Shantol Jackson and Sheldon Shepherd’s Raw Jamaican Talent

Shot entirely in Jamaica, the series delivers raw authenticity and a powerful showcase of local talent. Share The Sky series Possession has landed with a gravitational pull that’s hard to ignore, and audiences have wasted no time giving their stamp of approval — especially for its unapologetic embrace of Jamaican talent and culture. What makes this series truly seismic is not just its setting on the island, but the way it allows Jamaica to breathe, pulse and speak through its actors. This isn’t a backdrop; it’s a beating heart. And at the centre of that heartbeat are Sheldon Shepherd and Shantol Jackson, two Jamaican performers whose presence elevates the entire production. As one viewer put it online, “This is the first time I’ve seen Jamaica portrayed with this level of authenticity — absolutely gripping.” A commanding force in Jamaican cinema, Sheldon Shepherd has carved out a reputation for performances that feel volcanic in their emotional de...

This Month in History: Who Was Nat Turner?

 


In August 1831, Nat Turner—a deeply religious, enslaved Black man in Southampton County, Virginia—led the most significant slave uprising in American history. Fueled by visions he believed were divine signs, Turner and a small group of followers rose up against the brutal system that had shackled them since birth.

Nat Turner with the Head of his Master Kerry James Marshall 1955

Over the course of two days, Turner’s rebellion resulted in the deaths of around 60 white slaveholders. Though swiftly suppressed, the revolt sent shockwaves through the South. In retaliation, white militias killed over 100 Black people—many of whom had no connection to the uprising.

Turner was captured after weeks in hiding and executed on November 11, 1831. But his legacy endures. To some, he was a dangerous radical. To others, a freedom fighter and martyr. What’s undeniable is that Turner shattered the myth of the “contented slave” and forced America to confront the violent reality of slavery.

His rebellion sparked harsher laws against Black literacy and worship—but it also lit a fire in the abolitionist movement. Turner’s story reminds us that resistance, even when crushed, can still echo through history.

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