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
Africa
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
THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/05/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: SPICE wins Best Female Award and Best Publicity Stunt Award at the Sumfest Social Awards. BUSY SIGNAL is involved in a motorcycle accident in Columbia. KING JAMMY to open museum by year's … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/05/19
JUNE 30 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 JUNE 30 1936 – HAILE SELASSIE-I ADDRESSES LEAGUE OF NATIONS
BLACK STAR LINE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Today June 27, 2019 marks 100 years since the incorporation of the Black Star Line by Marcus Garvey and members of the UNIA - Universal Negro Improvement Association. The Black Star Line was created to facilitate the transportation of … [Read more...] about BLACK STAR LINE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY