Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican reggae musician and actor who starred in the landmark film “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81. Known for hits like “Many Rivers to Cross” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” Cliff’s music and performances spread messages of resilience and joy worldwide, earning him Grammys, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and global acclaim as a reggae ambassador.
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Marcus Garvey pardon brings long-awaited joy to supporters
President Joe Biden has granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a Black nationalist and activist, after decades of efforts by his family and supporters to clear his name of a phony mail fraud charge.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris urges African-American churchgoers in Georgia to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder
Kamala Harris and Stevie Wonder visited two Atlanta churches to encourage early voting and promote the importance of kindness and lifting people up, while the Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed Harris about her support among Black men.
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In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what’s his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?
By Luis Andres Henao, The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. The film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, is focused on the Rastafari legend’s story during the making of his 1977 album “Exodus” while leading up to a […]
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How Ziggy Marley helped bring the authenticity to ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
By Lindsey BahrAP Film Writer People had been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for years with ideas about how to turn reggae icon Bob Marley’s life into a movie. But it never felt quite right, until a few years ago when they decided to be the instigators. “It was just a feeling,” Ziggy […]