Globally, February is widely known for celebrating Black history, and in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, for celebrating reggae.
This year I’ll be writing about both because 2026 is a significant year. It marks one hundred years since Black history was formally named and recognized in the United States, and eighteen years of acknowledging reggae music’s impact on culture and global consciousness. It is also no coincidence that reggae legends Dennis Brown and Bob Marley were both born in February—on the 1st and 6th, respectively.
I’ll be writing about both together because they carry shared histories of Africans displaced from the Motherland. Both are rooted in demonstrations of African love, resilience, survival, and the demand for social justice. Both exist to remember out loud our story, struggle, creativity, and endurance. Both became global while remaining connected to their African roots.
And, writing of both side by side show that history is not just about books or dates, but that its a living force in rhythm, language, memory, and the ways we tell our stories across cultures and borders.
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Blessings, my sista. I celebrate you, “a celebration to last throughout the years, so bring your good times and your laughter too.”
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That’s right, it is me bredda!!!!
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YES, very significant events! Looking forward to reading your take. ❤
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Hey Khaya!!! Let’s see where my musings take me …
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Looking forward to reading your posts dear friend. A wonderful idea to include all the things that make this month special.
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Yes indeed—all connected!! Thanks Sadje 🙏🏽😍🙏🏽
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You’re most welcome my dear friend
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I can’t wait to read what you write about these two
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I have a few thoughts. Let’s see where they take me. The beauty of writing and the creative process —once you start they can take you in so many wonderful directions!!! Thanks for stopping by 😃💕😃
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👍🏼 🇯🇲 💚💛🖤
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💖💕💖💕🙏🏽💖💕💖💕
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