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Remembering Malcolm X

February 21, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

February 21, 1965. Malcolm Little, aka Malcolm X, aka el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, was shot to death by Nation of Islam assassins in New York City. He was 39 years old. Sleep in Peace. … [Read more...] about Remembering Malcolm X

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Nelson Mandela Anniversary

February 11, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

February 11, 2019 marks the 29th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison after serving 27 years for conspiring to overthrow the state. His sentence was split between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison, and Victor … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Anniversary

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Rastafari Nyabinghi Livity

February 4, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

Reggae would not exist, were it not for the influence of Rastafarianism, which is rooted in the Nyabinghi tradition. Nyabinghi is the oldest of the Mansions of Rastafari.  Their pledge is to "love to all human beings", and do no violence, … [Read more...] about Rastafari Nyabinghi Livity

Filed Under: History, Jamaica, Reggae, Roots

Rastafarianism and Hinduism

February 4, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

Out of the colonial experience of Jamaica a new religion emerges. The early Hindu connection to the Rastafari movement came by way of Indians coming to Jamaica through the British coolie trade to work on the sugar plantations, bringing with … [Read more...] about Rastafarianism and Hinduism

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Bob Marley In Seattle – 40th Anniversary

February 4, 2019 By Roland Lundberg

 Bob Marley would have turned 74 on February 06, 2019. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the second, and last time, that Bob Marley and the Wailers graced Seattle. His first appearance was on July 15, 1978. The date was … [Read more...] about Bob Marley In Seattle – 40th Anniversary

Filed Under: Bob Marley, History, Reggae Tagged With: Bob Marley, Reggae

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