If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. James Baldwin (2 Aug 1924 - 1 Dec 1987), American writer, civil rights activist, born James Arthur Jones 101 years ago today, in Harlem, NYC. #JamesBaldwin

53 years ago #Jamaica contributed J$25,000.00 (US$32,467.00) to African liberation movements through the Organisation of African Unity: “Jamaica has consistently expressed its opposition to the continued refusal of Portugal to grant freedom and independence to the colonial

The Berry Brothers, the sensational flash tap and acrobatics dance team that found fame in nightclubs, stage and film, comprised three blood brothers, Ananias, James, and Warren. Encouraged by their mother, they perfected their unique dance style from from the eccentric dancer

NEWHAM ACADEMY OF MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES: ITS IMPACT AND LEGACY SINCE 1965 The exhibition runs in east Loncon From 15th-30th September, the exhibition will be on view at St Luke’s Community Centre, 85 Tarling Road, Canning Town, E16 1HN. newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newham-…

LA CALLIOPE Orchestra of London Concert on Saturday, 4 October at 6 pm It's so important that the next generation of orchestral performers are excited about performing new orchestral music eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-song-for-t…

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. Desmond Tutu (7 Oct 1931 - 26 Dec 2021), South African Anglican bishop and theologian; anti-apartheid and human rights activist, born 94 years ago today. Photo: Dana Gluckstein

Harold Moody (8 Oct 1882 – 24 Apr 1947) #Jamaican physician and activist, born 143 years ago today in #Kingston. Wolmer's alumnus. 1904 went to UK to study medicine at King's College, London; topped his class. Campaigned against racial prejudice; established League of Coloured

NEW FELLOW at GOODENOUGH COLLEGE! Delighted by the honour of becoming a Fellow of the Humanities Department of this auspicious college following the tradition of Founders’ Day and the ‘welcome’ to new students. I was accompanied by new Fellows from several disciplines.📚💫🎓

#Jamaica ranked Number One in the world for its people most likely to help a stranger (Gallup World Happiness Report 2025). Significant. Positive. #Caribbean

57 years ago today, on 15 Oct 1968, Government of #Jamaica banned Walter Rodney from returning to the island. A Guyanese lecturer at UWI Mona, he had been out of the country attending a Black Power conference in Canada. #Jamaican security forces, local conservatives, Jamaica’s

Nigel Clarke, #Jamaica’s former Minister of Finance (2018-24), now a Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), born 54 years ago today on 20 Oct 1971.#Jamaica #Caribbean en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_A._… imf.org/en/News/Articl…

PROF SIR GEOFFREY PALMER MEMORIAL 2025. I was delighted Psalm to Windrush for the Brave & Ingenious (Choir & Orch) was featured at this deeply moving & joyful commemoration of the extraordinary life of Sir Geoff, a brilliant scientific innovator, teacher, activist & family man.

Pelé, (23 Oct 1940 – 29 Dec 2022), born 85 years ago today. The Seleção, #Brazil, entered #Jamaica’s consciousness in an era when few heroes in the global media looked like us. We, the Independence Generation, embraced them as ours; world-beaters led by the greatest footballer in

ANNUAL #HOMERTONCOLLEGE , #CAMBRIDGE BHM DINNER. We were delighted to attend & perform here. #LordSimonWoolley & colleagues presented a spectacular celebration of #Africanheritage excellence. Rachel Duckett & Connie Luk gave a sparkling perf from my opera, #WomenoftheWindrush. 🥂

My dad is part of that generation that came to the UK from #Jamaica at 16 with nothing more than the clothes on their backs ready to start a new life. Using hustle, perseverance and that #Jamaican spirit, he used his skills as a plasterer to survive and thrive through all kinds

George Liele, Unsung National Hero, (c.1750-1828) born into slavery; first African American to be ordained; came to #Jamaica 1782 as indentured worker, baptised, built churches, educated enslaved; harassed, imprisoned. Paved way for Sharpe, Bogle, Gordon, Garvey but barely

Evidence-based, long-term policy making. #Jamaica can start rebuilding after #Melissa with our own funds. What good macroeconomic management means for the “ordinary #Jamaican.”

Mandeville #Jamaica 7:01am. Slowly getting back to normal. JPS still out (generators humming), cellular and internet services up, route taxis running. We are resilient. We will be back soon. #HurricaneMelissa #Carribean