Ignatius Sancho
Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729 – 14 December 1780) is a noteworthy figure in British history, known for his numerous accomplishments as a composer, writer, and passionate advocate for the abolition of …
People in history
Nanny of the Maroons
Often referred to as Queen Nanny, Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only woman among Jamaica’s National Heroes. She possessed that fierce fighting spirit generally associated with the …
Mary Seacole – The Black Florence Nightingale
You’ve heard of Florence Nightingale but did you know she had a black equal? Up until recently, the story of Mary Seacole was untold.
Mary Seacole was born on 23 November 1805 in Kingston, …
Samuel Sharpe – 1801-1832 – Jamaica’s National Hero
Samuel Sharpe is one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. He was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St James, Jamaica and which was largely …
Norman Washington Manley – 1893-1969
Norman Washington Manley is one of Jamaica’s National heroes. Born in Roxborough, Manchester, on 4 July 1893, he was the son of Margaret and Thomas Albert Manley who were both mixed race. …
Marcus Mosiah Garvey
As one of Jamaica’s National Heroes, Marcus Mosiah Garvey stands out in history as one who was greatly committed to the concept of the Emancipation of minds.
Garvey’s early life
Garvey, …
Paul Bogle – Jamaica’s National Hero
Paul Bogle is one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. It is believed he was born free about 1822. Bogle was a Baptist deacon in Stony Gut, a few miles north of Morant Bay, and was eligible to vote at …
Arawak people
The Arawak were a once-predominant group of Native Americans originally inhabiting an area that stretched from present-day Florida down through the islands of the West Indies and the coastal area of …
Jamaica’s National Heroes
Jamaica’s National Heroes bravely confronted the system of colonialism, altering the trajectory of Jamaica’s history and bestowing social and political liberation upon its citizens. Today, …
Martin Luther King Jr: His life, legacy, and impact
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and a pivotal figure in American history. Through his tireless work, inspirational speeches, and unwavering commitment …