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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

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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

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🇯🇲 Throwback to 3 June 2026 when I saw and heard the legendary #BongoHerman (b. Herman Constantine Davis) live on stage 🪘The performance was part of Culture Night organised by @caribbeanstudiesassociation and @knm.jamaica 🖤

🎶 @bongoherman3 "Thunderstorm" (Satta riddim)

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The Day of Sir Flexaz Birthday International Reggae Superstar Beautiful Sweet Sweet Etana was Singing a Birthday Song for me at the Reggae Month Media Launching in New Kingston Jamaica

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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

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What institutions are we building today...?

A powerful call to action from Professor Donna P. Hope at our 17th Annual Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture.

True legacy isn't just about preserving our stories and knowledge, it’s about passing down tangible resources, economic autonomy, and the structural capacity to create for generations to come.

How are you contributing to building lasting institutions in your community?

Drop your thoughts below!

#education #garvey #lecture #EducatingForLiberation
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One week later, and the weight of this year's Lecture is still settling in. Professor Donna P. Hope challenged us to rethink education through the lens of true liberation, asking a critical question: Are the institutions we build today equipping the next generation of Jamaican and Caribbean people not just to inherit our stories, but to create their own?

#EducatingForLiberation #MarcusGarvey #LibertyHall #lecture #history

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My Instagram Friends This is Sir Flexaz Featuring Nataliee New Song Name Girls Comming A Me Noo an the Hill &Gully Riddim was Live Recording at the Supa Hype W07 Recording Studio in Kingston Jamaica

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