Anniversary of Duse Mohamed Ali's Death

“One God, one aim, one destiny” - Duse Mohamed Ali

(Duse Mohamed Ali)

Duse Mohamed Ali was born on November 21st, 1866 in Alexandria, Egypt. At age 9 his father arranged for him to go to school in England. His father died in 1882. Ali was then forced to go back to Egypt. Ali then returned to England to finish his schooling. He then became an actor after graduating from the University of London.

(Ali after college)

Ali was in the company of Herbert Beerbohm Tree and in Lillie Langtry's production of “Antony and Cleopatra”. Ali toured the British isles as an actor. In 1902 he produced “Othello” and “The Merchant of Venice”.

(Ali in 1902)

In 1903 he wrote the play “The Jew’s Revenge”. In 1907 he wrote the play “A Cleopatra Night”. In 1909 he wrote the play “Lily of Bermuda”. Ali also toured in the US. Ali then founded the Hull Shakespeare Society. In 1912 Ali founded the journal African Times and Orient Review (ATOR) in London. The journal advocated Pan African nationalism. In 1915 Ali founded and was Secretary of the Indian Moslem Soldiers' Widows' and Orphans' War Fund. Ali mentored Marcus Garvey during Garvey’s visits to London. In 1918 the journal was banned by England in India and its African colonies. In 1921 Ali moved to the US. He briefly worked with Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association movement. He then moved to Nigeria. In 1932 Ali produced the play “A Daughter of Pharaoh”. In 1933 Ali began publication of “The Comet”, a weekly newspaper.

(Ali later in life)

On June 25th, 1945 Duse Mohamed Ali died of a protracted illness in Lagos, Nigeria. He was 78 years old. Today is the 72nd anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great activist and playwright today.

Plays by Duse Mohamed Ali

• “The Jew's Revenge” (1903)
• “A Daughter of Judah” (1906)
• “A Cleopatra Night” (1907)
• “Lily of Bermuda” (1909)  

Happy Birthday Kathleen Cleaver

“People have been murdered for less than what the Black Panthers did, so the question was for us: 'Do you want to live on your knees or die on your feet?'” - Kathleen Cleaver

(Kathleen Cleaver)

Kathleen Cleaver was born as Kathleen Neal on May 13th, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Her family moved around the world to countries such as India, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Philippines.

(Neal in her early 20’s)

In 1963 Neal graduated with high honors from George school. She then attended Oberlin college and barnard college. In 1966 she got a job with the Student nonviolent coordinating committee.

(Neal in 1966)

While in Nashville, TN she met Black Panther member Eldridge Cleaver. In 1967 she moved to San Francisco, CA and joined the Black Panther Party.

(Neal in 1967)

She married Eldridge Cleaver the same year.

(Kathleen Cleaver (Left) and Eldridge Cleaver (Right) with their 1st born)

She organized the campaign to free Huey Newton from jail.

(Cleaver in 1967)

In 1968 she ran for California's 18th state assembly district, also as a candidate of the Peace and Freedom party. The Cleaver’s house was raided by police in 1968. In 1969 the Cleavers moved to Algeria in exile.

(Kathleen Cleaver and Eldridge Cleaver in Algeria)

The Cleavers formed a new organization called the Revolutionary People’s Communication Network in 1971. They then moved to New York City, NY. In 1976 Kathleen went to work on the Eldridge Cleaver Defense Fund and he was freed on bail. In 1981 she went back to school and received a scholarship from Yale University. She graduated in 1983. In 2005 Cleaver was selected an inaugural Fletcher Foundation Fellow.

(Cleaver in 2005)

She then worked as a Senior Research Associate at the Yale Law School, and a Senior Lecturer in the African American Studies department at Yale University.

(Cleaver in 2016)

Today she turns 72 years old and we would all like to say happy birthday Kathleen Cleaver.

Books by Kathleen Cleaver

• Memories of Love and War (1998)

Videos of Kathleen Cleaver

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUna84ztulU  “Kathleen Cleaver on Natural African Hair”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVuFLPcyZwI  “Kathleen Cleaver interview”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1L3aQFGhQo  “Bobby Seale and Kathleen Cleaver Press Conference on Murder of Bobby Hutton (1968)”     

Anniversary of Bob Marley's Death

“Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold” - Bob Marley

(Bob Marley)

Bob Marley was born as Robert Marley on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley’s father was a White man from England whom he rarely ever saw. Marley started to play music while in elementary school. When Marley was 12 his family moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.

(Marley as a teenager)

He then formed a band while in high school. Marley was more interested in being just a vocalist than a musician. Eventually Marley was taught to play guitar.

(Marley as a young man)

In 1962 Marley recorded 4 songs. In 1963 Marley’s band was called “The Teenagers”. The then changed their name to “The Wailing Rudeboys” then to “The Wailing Wailers”. Finally their name was changed to “The Wailers”. Marley became interested in Rastafari beliefs. In 1966 2 members left the Wailers leaving it to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh.

(Marley (Center) with the Wailers in 1966)

Also in 1966 Marley married Rita Anderson and moved to Wilmington, Delaware, USA for a short time.

(Marley (Left) with Rita Anderson)

After returning to Jamaica Marley officially converted to Rastafari. In 1972 Marley signed with CBS Records.

(Marley in 1972)

The Wailers then toured with Johnny Nash. The Wailers then were signed to Island Records. In 1973 The Wailers released “Catch a Fire” and “Burnin’”. The single “I Shot the Sheriff” gained a lot of attention and reached No. 1 on the Billboard hot 100.

(Marley in 1974)

The Wailers then opened 4 shows for Sly & the Family Stone. In 1974 the Wailers broke up. Marley still recorded under “Bob Marley & The Wailers”. In 1975 Marley had an international hit with the single “No Woman, No Cry”.

(Marley in 1975)

In 1976 his album “Rastaman Vibration” reached the top 50 in the Billboard Soul chart. During a concert in Jamaica Marley and his wife was wounded by a gunshot. Marley still performed even after being shot twice.

(Marley after being shot)

Marley then left Jamaica in 1976 and went to England. While in London Marley was arrested for marijuana possession. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer. In 1978 Marley moved back to Jamaica. In 1979 Marley released “Survival” which showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid. In 1980 Marley performed at Zimbabwe’s independence celebration.

(Marley in Zimbabwe in 1980)

In 1980 Marley released his last album “Uprising”. In September of 1980 Marley performed his last concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

(Marley in 1980)

On May 11th, 1981 Bob Marley died of cancer in Miami, Florida, USA. He was 36 years old.

(Marley’s funeral)

Today is the 36th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.

Albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers

• “The Wailing Wailers” (1965)
• “Soul Rebels” (1970)
• “Soul Revolution” (1971)
• “Catch a Fire” (1973)
• “Burnin'” (1973)
• “Natty Dread” (1974)
• “Rastaman Vibration” (1976)
• “Exodus” (1977)
• “Kaya” (1978)
• “Survival” (1979)
• “Uprising” (1980)
• “Confrontation” (1983)  

Videos of Bob Marley

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBw6N8MDCb0  “Bob Marley Denouncing Material Things (Riches)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTY8H7zjdtc  “One Love Bob Marley official video (HD)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGqrvn3q1oo  “Bob marley "no woman no cry" 1979”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mSuFmnh2do  “Zimbabwe Bob Marley & Wailers 1980”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Csk8I3wLmk  “Bob Marley - Redemption Song (Live - Jamaica 1980)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlfblmgOaYE  “Bob Marley - Slave driver (Catch a fire)1973”

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

“Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold” - Bob Marley

(Bob Marley)

Bob Marley was born as Robert Marley on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Marley’s father was a White man from England whom he rarely ever saw. Marley started to play music while in elementary school. When Marley was 12 his family moved to Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica.

(Marley as a teenager)

He then formed a band while in high school. Marley was more interested in being just a vocalist than a musician. Eventually Marley was taught to play guitar.

(Marley as a young man)

In 1962 Marley recorded 4 songs. In 1963 Marley’s band was called “The Teenagers”. The then changed their name to “The Wailing Rudeboys” then to “The Wailing Wailers”. Finally their name was changed to “The Wailers”. Marley became interested in Rastafari beliefs. In 1966 2 members left the Wailers leaving it to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh.

(Marley (Center) with the Wailers in 1966)

Also in 1966 Marley married Rita Anderson and moved to Wilmington, Delaware, USA for a short time.

(Marley (Left) with Rita Anderson)

After returning to Jamaica Marley officially converted to Rastafari. In 1972 Marley signed with CBS Records.

(Marley in 1972)

The Wailers then toured with Johnny Nash. The Wailers then were signed to Island Records. In 1973 The Wailers released “Catch a Fire” and “Burnin’”. The single “I Shot the Sheriff” gained a lot of attention and reached No. 1 on the Billboard hot 100.

(Marley in 1974)

The Wailers then opened 4 shows for Sly & the Family Stone. In 1974 the Wailers broke up. Marley still recorded under “Bob Marley & The Wailers”. In 1975 Marley had an international hit with the single “No Woman, No Cry”.

(Marley in 1975)

In 1976 his album “Rastaman Vibration” reached the top 50 in the Billboard Soul chart. During a concert in Jamaica Marley and his wife was wounded by a gunshot. Marley still performed even after being shot twice.

(Marley after being shot)

Marley then left Jamaica in 1976 and went to England. While in London Marley was arrested for marijuana possession. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer. In 1978 Marley moved back to Jamaica. In 1979 Marley released “Survival” which showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid. In 1980 Marley performed at Zimbabwe’s independence celebration.

(Marley in Zimbabwe in 1980)

In 1980 Marley released his last album “Uprising”. In September of 1980 Marley performed his last concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

(Marley in 1980)

On May 11th, 1981 Bob Marley died of cancer in Miami, Florida, USA. He was 36 years old.

(Marley’s funeral)

Today is his 72nd birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Bob Marley.

Albums by Bob Marley and the Wailers

• “The Wailing Wailers” (1965)
• “Soul Rebels” (1970)
• “Soul Revolution” (1971)
• “Catch a Fire” (1973)
• “Burnin'” (1973)
• “Natty Dread” (1974)
• “Rastaman Vibration” (1976)
• “Exodus” (1977)
• “Kaya” (1978)
• “Survival” (1979)
• “Uprising” (1980)
• “Confrontation” (1983)  

Videos of Bob Marley

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBw6N8MDCb0  “Bob Marley Denouncing Material Things (Riches)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTY8H7zjdtc  “One Love Bob Marley official video (HD)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGqrvn3q1oo  “Bob marley "no woman no cry" 1979”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22vnqYCPTI  “Bob Marley Zimbabwe Independence 1980”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Csk8I3wLmk  “Bob Marley - Redemption Song (Live - Jamaica 1980)”

Happy Birthday Duse Mohamed Ali

“One God, one aim, one destiny” - Duse Mohamed Ali

(Duse Mohamed Ali)

Duse Mohamed Ali was born on November 21st, 1866 in Alexandria, Egypt. At age 9 his father arranged for him to go to school in England. His father died in 1882. Ali was then forced to go back to Egypt. Ali then returned to England to finish his schooling. He then became an actor after graduating from the University of London.

(Ali after college)

Ali was in the company of Herbert Beerbohm Tree and in Lillie Langtry's production of “Antony and Cleopatra”. Ali toured the British isles as an actor. In 1902 he produced “Othello” and “The Merchant of Venice”.

(Ali in 1902)

In 1903 he wrote the play “The Jew’s Revenge”. In 1907 he wrote the play “A Cleopatra Night”. In 1909 he wrote the play “Lily of Bermuda”. Ali also toured in the US. Ali then founded the Hull Shakespeare Society. In 1912 Ali founded the journal African Times and Orient Review (ATOR) in London. The journal advocated Pan African nationalism. In 1915 Ali founded and was Secretary of the Indian Moslem Soldiers' Widows' and Orphans' War Fund. Ali mentored Marcus Garvey during Garvey’s visits to London. In 1918 the journal was banned by England in India and its African colonies. In 1921 Ali moved to the US. He briefly worked with Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association movement. He then moved to Nigeria. In 1932 Ali produced the play “A Daughter of Pharaoh”. In 1933 Ali began publication of “The Comet”, a weekly newspaper.

(Ali later in life)

On June 25th, 1945 Duse Mohamed Ali died of a protracted illness in Lagos, Nigeria. He was 78 years old. Today is his 150th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Duse Mohamed Ali.

Plays by Duse Mohamed Ali

• “The Jew's Revenge” (1903)
• “A Daughter of Judah” (1906)
• “A Cleopatra Night” (1907)
• “Lily of Bermuda” (1909)  

(P.S. sorry for the late post)