Good morning Family. I am up early in the Gambia getting ready for my big presentation today. Yesterday we went to James Island where the captured Africans were kept until they were taken on the long voyage to the Americas. It is said that Kunte Kenteh himself was kept there. From there we were taken to the communities of Alfreda/Juffureh where we had a welcoming committee that surpassed all that I ever had anywhere. All of the local community leaders and hundreds and hundreds of women and children lined up to meet and greet us. It was heartwarming. And, in addition to everything else, I hung out with Julius Garvey all day. And we talked and talked and talked, especially about his mother and father and the UNIA. He gave me priceless information. He told me for example that the great leader of the Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh (whom I greatly admire) used to attend UNIA meetings in Harlem. And he told me about the strength and character of his mother Amy Jacques Garvey. It was remarkable! And so now I call on all of our Ancestors to bless me to give a presentation that will absolutely shine. Ase!
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 09:24:29 +0000