Jamaica Kincaid: Professor-Caribbean Writer

CMC News Release (web page) October 2009

American Academy of Arts and Sciences Inductee

"I am very flattered," Kincaid says. "This honor came from out of the blue. I’m particularly touched by the number of people in the Academy, especially the number of scientists, which I think of as very thrilling."

"Jamaica's induction into the Academy is a well-deserved honor," noted President Pamela Gann. "Claremont McKenna College is pleased that the accomplishments of a member of our distinguished faculty are being recognized by such a prestigious organization."


Faculty Profile at Claremont McKinna College California

Jamaica Kincaid: Caribbean

Kenneth Noland (photographer)

"Get Jamaica" Clarifies Confusion About Jamaica Kincaid, the Place

Question: (Jamaican reader emails question)

Where is Jamaica Kincaid?

Answer: "Jamaica Kincaid is not a location-a very very very common misunderstanding."

"Her real name is Cynthia Potter Richardson."

"Lucy is a description of her (Kincaid's) adulthood in coming to America."

"Go to Amazon.com and you can find... An Autobiography of her Mother"

Interesting (mis)-information from Jamaican news source http://www.getjamaica.com/