21 Marcus Garvey Quotes You Should Know
Jamaican-born Marcus Garvey was an important force in the American Black Nationalist Movement that was active from 1919-1926. Mostly self-taught, but highly charismatic, he attempted to found the movement in Jamaica, but found little support. Garvey was born August 17th, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica and attended school until he was 14. His wandering […]
This Caribbean Island Is Giving Rastafarians 60 Acres to Grow Ganja
The government of Barbados plans to give 60 acres to members of the Rastafarian community for the legal cultivation of cannabis. Indar Weir, the Agriculture Minister of Barbados, has also promised the group that it will have a major role in the development of a medicinal cannabis industry. According to Weir, the government of Barbados […]
Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in New York celebrates Chinese-Jamaican owned reggae label
On Friday, September 13th, VP Records celebrated its storied past, present and future with a temporary exhibition of A Reggae Music Journey at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in New York City. Chronicling its rich 40 year history in reggae and dancehall music, the exhibit, which will be available for the next two […]
