August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps of the Old Kings House in Spanish Town, St … [Read more...] about 01 AUG 1834 – JAMAICAN EMANCIPATION DAY
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO H.I.M. EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I
Today on July 23, Rastafarians around the world rejoice in the birthday celebrations of Ethiopia's EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I. Born as Ras Tafari Makonnen in 1892, he served as Ethiopia’s regent from 1916 to 1930 and as emperor from 1930 to … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO H.I.M. EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MAMA B
Blessed Earth Strong to BOB MARLEY's mother SIDILLA EDITHA "CEDELLA" BOOKER also lovingly known as Mama B. She was born Sidilla Editha Malcolm in Rhoden Hall, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, on July 23, 1926 and was the daughter of Albertha … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MAMA B
18 JULY 1975 BMW “LIVE” ANNIVERSARY
“All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica – Bob Marley and the Wailers.” So began one of the transcendent albums of the modern pop era. Live! was recorded on 18 July, 1975 at the second of two beyond-sold-out shows at the Lyceum Ballroom in … [Read more...] about 18 JULY 1975 BMW “LIVE” ANNIVERSARY
30 JUNE 1936 – HAILE SELASSIE-I ADDRESSES LEAGUE OF NATIONS
On June 30th, 1936 Emperor HAILE SELASSIE I made an impassioned appeal before the League of Nations to demand Justice for Ethiopia who was under attack by the Fascist army of Benito Mussolini. "I, Haile Selassie I, Emperor of … [Read more...] about 30 JUNE 1936 – HAILE SELASSIE-I ADDRESSES LEAGUE OF NATIONS