100 years ago, on 14 Oct 1919, Black Nationalist and Freedom Fighter Marcus Mosiah Garvey was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by George Tyler. In July 1919, Garvey was arrested and charged with criminal libel for claims … [Read more...] about 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GARVEY ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
Marcus Garvey
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MARCUS GARVEY
Today August 17, in 1887 Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica. Largely self-taught, Garvey attended school in Jamaica until he was 14. After traveling in Central America and living in London from 1912 to 1914, he … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MARCUS GARVEY
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 06/29/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: Swedish festival to host ALL-FEMALE lineup. BUJU BANTON partners with Supreme lifestyle brand. MAVADO new album in the works. POPCAAN and PM Holness break ground in St Thomas. MARCIA … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 06/29/19
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