On December 18, 1865, Secretary of State William H. Seward proclaimed the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a … [Read more...] about THE THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT
History
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 Marley's support. While Marley remained neutral, many viewed him as tacitly supporting Manley … [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., Thursday, December 1, 1955, in downtown Montgomery. She paid her fare and sat in an empty … [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 Miller. It was directed by Theodoros Bafaloukos. Plot: Making it in the music … [Read more...] about June 27, 1980 – Rockers
07 NOV 1841 – THE CREOLE REBELLION
Madison Washington was an American enslaved cook who instigated a slave revolt in November 1841 on board the brig Creole, which was transporting 134 other slaves from Virginia for sale in New Orleans, as part of the coastwise slave … [Read more...] about 07 NOV 1841 – THE CREOLE REBELLION