Hon. Marcus Garvey: Celebrating His Legacy, Wisdom, and the Impact of a Long‑Awaited Pardon

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Hon. Marcus Garvey: Celebrating His Legacy, Wisdom, and the Impact of a Long‑Awaited Pardon

By: Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Everett Collection/shutterstock.com August 17, 2025, marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., the Jamaican political activist, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and founding father of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Garvey’s vision for unity, empowerment, and […]

Bob Marley: The Jamaican Poet and Singer

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Bob Marley: The Jamaican Poet and Singer

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 / shutterstock.com Bob Marley’s music and poetry continue to inspire generations with their messages of liberation, unity, and spirituality. As both a poet and a musician, Marley had a unique ability to articulate the struggles of the oppressed while offering hope and a vision for […]