A Tribute to Rubin “Hurricane” Carter (1937-2014)
Hail Mi Irieites, Middleweight boxer, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, became quite a controversial figure in the mid-70s thanks to icons like Muhammad Ali and Bob Dylan. Born May 6th 1937 in Clifton New...
View ArticleA Portrait of Malcolm X on his 89th Earthday
Yes Mi Irieites, Here it is as promised, a portrait of Malcolm X, finished in time for what would have been his 89th birthday. If you have been following this, I had put up the preliminary sketch Feb...
View ArticleFarewell, Dr. Maya Angelou
Hail Mi Irieites, As we celebrate the life of Dr. Maya Angelou, we must cherish her strength, her voice, and her commitment to justice. The news of her death was, in her own words, “expected, but...
View ArticleA Visit to Pearl Harbor
Yes Mi Irierites, With a day to spare before our next gig in Honolulu, we were fortunate to get the opportunity to see the historical memorial at Pearl Harbor. I say fortunate, because since our very...
View ArticleFarewell Mother Sister
Hail Mi Irieites, Let’s take a minute to pause and remember Ruby Dee – civil rights activist first and actress second. Dee and her late husband Ozzie Davis were well-known civil rights activists. She...
View ArticleJuneteenth: Freedom Day in the USA
Hail Mi Irieites, I trust you’ve taken time out to acknowledge Juneteenth which is celebrated on the 19th of June since 1865. It commemorates the day when slavery’s abolition was put into its true...
View Article5 Years On: Remembering Michael Jackson
Hail Mi Irieites, I’ve been reflecting on Michael Jackson and his artistic legacy. He was a true son of music and a dedicated artist whose work we are only just beginning to appreciate. The Michael...
View ArticleCommemorations and Livications
Yes Mi Irieites, Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of one of Spike Lee’s most recognized movies, “Do The Right Thing.” Spike has been known for several films throughout the years...
View ArticleH.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I – Earthstrong Thanks & Praise
Born on July 23, 1892, Ejersa Goro, Ethiopia, H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie is a continual inspiration for Steel Pulse and millions around the globe. We search for the truth and hunger for justice in...
View ArticleJamaican Independence Day: The 52nd Anniversary
On this day in 1962, Jamaica brought down the Union Jack, and became an independent country. From the Arawak to the Taino, through the Spanish and British colonizations, our history makes us...
View ArticleMarcus Garvey: Blessed!
Yes Mi Irieites, It was exactly a year ago I made my first visit to the headquarters and home (53 Talgarth Rd), of the Right Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Today on the 127th anniversary of his birth,...
View ArticleSteel Pulse: Dedication to the Late Michael Brown (Ferguson, MO)
The Struggle Continues: Steel Pulse stands with the community of Ferguson, MO. Love + Justice thru Music. Bless.
View ArticleThe March Goes On
Greetings Mi Irieites, Today, 28th August 2014 is the 1st anniversary of the 50th anniversary “March On Washington,” initially orchestrated by Dr Martin Luther King. I was proud to make my exodus to...
View ArticleShawshank 20
Hail Mi Irieites, Today is the 20th anniversary since the release of the movie “Shawshank Redemption.” (10th Sept-23 Sept, 1994). What an incredible film! They don’t make films like this anymore. One...
View ArticleSeptember 11 Rememberances
Greetings once again, Mi Irieites. Today, September 11, 2014 holds many anniversaries, of which the more recently commonly known and remembered is the destruction of almost 3,000 people in the World...
View ArticleSouth Carolina
This is a truly amazing, Mi Irieites! Watch this video. What I fail to understand is why would the officer, after shooting the individual at least three times, and the individual falling to the ground...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Winnie Mandela
Yes Mi Irieites, A big shout out to Winnie Madikizela Mandela who turns 78 today. Winnie, born September 26th 1936, must never be forgotten for playing the most integral part in liberating South...
View ArticleGive Peace A Chance: The Legacy of John Lennon
Yes Mi Irieites, A shout out to remember John Lennon who would have been 74 years old if he was alive today….As you know this years is the 50th anniversary of the Beatles bringing the storm to America....
View Article50 Years Ago Today: MLK’s Nobel Peace Prize
(portrait by David Dread Hinds) The announcement that Dr. Martin Luther King had won the Nobel Peace Prize came on 14 October 1964, at age 35. He was the youngest person to receive it, until Malala...
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