On the African continent, only two nations, Ethiopia and Liberia, were never colonized by a European power in the 19th-century "Scramble for Africa." … [Read More...] about 01 MAR 1896 – BATTLE OF ADWA
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NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY FEBRUARY 1, 1865
National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that … [Read More...] about NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY FEBRUARY 1, 1865
KOFFEE SET TO PERFORM COACHELLA 2020
Koffee is set to perform at the 2020 Coachella music festival, which will take place from April 10-19. She is set as a supporting act to headliner … [Read More...] about KOFFEE SET TO PERFORM COACHELLA 2020
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JUDY MOWATT
Blessed Earth Strong to Judith Veronica Mowatt aka "Judy Mowatt". One-third of the I-Threes, reggae's most influential female vocal trio, Judy … [Read More...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JUDY MOWATT
LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY – FIRST BILLBOARD NUMBER ONE
After 60 years in the music industry, Lee “Scratch” Perry finally enjoys the number one spot on the Billboard with “Heavy Rain”. He has had 16 entries … [Read More...] about LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY – FIRST BILLBOARD NUMBER ONE
THE THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT
On December 18, 1865, Secretary of State William H. Seward proclaimed the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States … [Read More...] about THE THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT
03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
When Bob Marley announced plans to hold a concert in an attempt to quell the violence. Politicians from both parties were hoping to capitalize on … [Read More...] about 03 DEC 1976 – BOB MARLEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
01 DEC 1955 – ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP SEAT
After working all day, Parks boarded the Cleveland Avenue bus, a General Motors Old Look bus belonging to the Montgomery City Lines, around 6 p.m., … [Read More...] about 01 DEC 1955 – ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP SEAT
June 27, 1980 – Rockers
On June 27, 1978 the film "Rockers" was released featuring Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, and Jacob … [Read More...] about June 27, 1980 – Rockers
