The Department of Literatures in English and the Institute of Caribbean Studies celebrate the 20th anniversary of Professor Carolyn Cooper's landmark book Sound Clash: Jamaican Dancehall Culture at Large

I had the opportunity to speak at the Abibitumi Conference on the theme, Black Power: Vision to Reality.

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Join us for an engaging discussion on Miss Lou's enduring impact on the Jamaican Language with Dr. Joseph T. Farquharson, Coordinator of the Jamaican Language Unit and Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at UWI, Mona.

Discover the historical journey, current progress, and future potential of making the Jamaican language co-official with English. Tune in to learn more about language rights, community development, and the vibrant cultural heritage of Jamaica.

00:00 Introduction to Culture Corner and Miss Lou's Legacy
01:47 Guest Introduction: Dr. Joseph T. Parkinson
02:25 Miss Lou's Mastery of the Jamaican Language
07:47 Miss Lou's Role in Preserving and Promoting Jamaican Language
11:28 Impact of Miss Lou's Performances on Language Perception
18:50 Evolution of Jamaican Language in Media and Music
26:18 Advocacy for the Jamaican Language
44:12 The Future of the Bible in Jamaican
44:58 Educational Reforms and Bilingualism
46:12 Government Support and Political Will
47:32 Cultural Impact and Social Media
49:02 Understanding and Connecting Through Language
51:19 Opportunities in Language Education
53:14 Economic Potential of the Jamaican Language
54:36 Challenges and Steps Towards Officialization
01:01:17 Community Involvement and Business Roles
01:04:01 Standardization and Its Importance
01:10:29 Youth Engagement and Future Prospects
01:15:50 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Whether you're passionate about language, culture, or community development, this forum offers valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives.

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Official Audio for “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock
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Originally released on CTI Records LP "Sunflower" (CTI 6024)
Vibraphone/Songwriter: Milt Jackson
Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard
Bass: Ron Carter
Piano: Herbie Hancock
Harp: Margaret Ross
Percussion: Ralph MacDonald
Producer: Creed Taylor

”Milestones” by Miles Davis
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Artist: Freddie Hubbard. Album: Red Clay. Year: 1970

Credits: Freddie Hubbard (Trumpet), Joe Henderson (Sax), Herbie Hancock (Electric Piano), Ron Carter (Bass), Lenny White (Drums)

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EARTH REPLENISHERS FOUNDATION (ERF) is a non-governmental organization that is committed to promoting positive behavioral change through music, poem, dance and drama.
We share the common view that verbal or visual Information given to an individual continually over a considerable period tends to imprint itself almost permanently in the subconscious mind of the recipient. ERF operates in a variety of ways including high-profile national media campaigns and peer awareness creation.

Africa, emancipate yourself.

A Tribute to Ahmed Hussein, A tiger eye media crew member who was shot to death by some unknown assailants.
Corruption is on the rise in my nation and continent so i took up on this effort to educate and inform the world how corruption destroys nations and countries. African leaders should desist from fraudulent malpractices Thank you