BFI Restores Linton Kwesi Johnson’s ‘Dread Beat an Blood’ for North American Premiere at BAM

A landmark documentary capturing the rise of dub poetry and the uncompromising voice of one of its pioneers is set to return to the screen. Dread Beat an Blood, the 1979 film by Babylon director Franco Rosso, will be shown in a newly restored version at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this September, marking […]

The Story of Jackie Pusey – Jamaican Olympian and World Championships Pioneer

For close to a decade, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pusey was a familiar figure on the track, representing St. Mary High School, California State University Los Angeles, and Jamaica with distinction. Twice an Olympian, a medallist at major international competitions and a record-setter at home, she remains part of the country’s sprinting heritage. Born on August 14th, […]