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This past year has been a season of reflection and renewal. I accept all things with grace and gratitude. Loss is the flip side of good fortune. Hate is the flip side of love. Every closed door opens new possibilities. I stand firmly in the center of this life and claim it all. I hold fast to the joys and blessings that come from the simple things, the not-so-simple things and the great and grandiose things. I am blessed with a purpose and hold firmly to it. I am blessed with the love of Family, Friends, Mentees, Students, and many wonderful people all over the world. Thanks to every single one of you who shared the most overwhelming and marvellous bounty of love, blessings, greetings and salutations on this, my Birthday season of celebration - Live in Love. MUA@adolphusartistry 📸 @bertland_hope; @afiyee 👑🎂🎊🎈🎉❤️ by @donnaphope

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Joy. Peace. Health. Beauty. I stand in Celebration of my Life. 🎂🎉🍾🎶💝💃♊️🙏
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VENUE UPDATE: LOCATION CONFIRMED! 📍We’ve officially secured the space! Join us for the 28th Annual Walter Rodney Lecture featuring Professor Donna P. Hope, Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the Institute of Caribbean Studies. 🗣 Topic: “Groundings: Walter Rodney, Culture and Caribbean Intellectual Activism.” 🗓 Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM EST
📍 Venue: Multifunctional Room, Main Library, UWI Mona
📺 Live Stream: YouTube @ICSUWIMONA Mark your calendars, spread the word, and meet us in person or tune in live online!#WalterRodneyLecture #InstituteOfCaribbeanStudies #UWIMona #CaribbeanIntellectualActivism #Groundings #DonnaPHope #UWIFHE by @donnaphope

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Vybz Kartel the Dancehall Phoenix: from prison to sold-out Arenas.
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Vybz Kartel may have already conquered controversy, incarceration, international stages and one of the most remarkable comebacks in dancehall history, but Professor Donna Hope believes his most important musical chapter could still be ahead of him. Speaking on Entertainment Report, Hope challenged the Gaza artiste to draw on the extraordinary experiences that have shaped his life and create an album with lasting cultural and emotional significance. “You have it inside of you, because you have made the journey, and you have all the stories,” she said, arguing that Kartel has the lyrical ability and life experience to produce music that audiences could return to during difficult times and ultimately cement the deeper legacy of one of dancehall’s most influential figures.

Hope’s comments come amid a broader discussion about why Vybz Kartel continues to command such extraordinary attention more than two decades into his career. Entertainment commentators have pointed to Kartel’s expansion into major international markets, including arena performances across the diaspora, Latin America, and Europe, while also highlighting his recent appearances alongside former Gully rival Mavado.

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Save the date! 📅 The Institute of Caribbean Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Education, UWI Mona, present the 28th Annual Walter Rodney Lecture.

This year’s keynote, “Groundings: Walter Rodney, Culture and Caribbean Intellectual Activism,” will be delivered by Professor Donna P. Hope (Professor of Culture, Gender and Society, ICS).

Event Details:

📅 Date: October 16, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM EST

📍 Venue: Mona Campus, UWI (Room TBA)

💻 Live Stream: YouTube @ICSUWIMONA

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for room updates!

#the28thWalterRodneyLecture #InstituteOfCaribbeanStudies #UWIMona #CaribbeanThought #IntellectualActivism #SaveTheDate #DonnaPHope #CaribbeanCulture by @donnaphope

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Remember, click the link in our Bio to watch full lecture on YouTube.

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Missed the 17th Annual Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture with Prof. Donna P. Hope?

The full video on "Educating for Liberation" is now live on our YouTube channel! Watch, share, and subscribe to keep the legacy alive.

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As a new academic year begins, we are challenged to reflect deeply on our purpose as educators, scholars, and community members.

In the words posed at the 17th Annual Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture by Professor Donna P. Hope: "Who are we educating? Whom are we educating?"

Education is not just about imparting knowledge it is about understanding the identity, culture, and potential of the people we serve.

How are we shaping our educational spaces to empower the next generation?

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

#MarcusGarvey #Education #EducatingForLiberation #PanAfricanism #libertyhall by @donnaphope

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