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 … [Read More...] about 01 AUG 1834 – JAMAICAN EMANCIPATION DAY
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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 … [Read More...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MAMA B
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 … [Read More...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO H.I.M. EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I
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 … [Read More...] about 30 JUNE 1936: HAILE SELASSIE-I ADDRESSES LEAGUE OF NATIONS
JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY
Emancipation Day Celebrations 1900. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates … [Read More...] about JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY
LEONARD HOWELL: THE FIRST RASTA
LEONARD PERCIVAL HOWELL (June 16, 1898 – February 25, 1981), also known as The Gong or G.G. Maragh (for Gong Guru). He was the first Rasta preacher … [Read More...] about LEONARD HOWELL: THE FIRST RASTA
UPRISING RELEASE ANNIVERSARY
Uprising was the last album by Bob Marley to be released in his lifetime. Less than one year later he would be dead from cancer. The day Uprising … [Read More...] about UPRISING RELEASE ANNIVERSARY
IN MEMORIAM OF MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY JR. ONH
On 10 June, 1940 Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. ONH passed away from a stroke while living in London. His body was interred in a vault in the catacombs of … [Read More...] about IN MEMORIAM OF MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY JR. ONH
BOB MARLEY’S PARENTS’ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On 09 June, 1944 the 59-year old Norval Sinclair Marley married 18-year old Sidilla Editha Malcolm. The following year on 06 February, 1945 Robert … [Read More...] about BOB MARLEY’S PARENTS’ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
