National hero’s homecoming
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots,” said Marcus Mosiah Garvey epitomised as the pioneer of Black Nationalism and Pan-African movement etched his name in the leaves of history. Garvey’s legacy is etched in 76 King Street, Kingston which is no ordinary address. It is the home to Liberty Hall, the former headquarters of the Kingston Division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL), and a hotbed of activity. Fully owned and operated by blacks, Liberty Hall hosted plays, concerts, dances, elocution pieces as well as adult and children’s choirs. A new dimension has been added to this vibrant, historical location, which is now home to The Marcus Garvey: The Centennial Travelling Exhibition. “The exhibition,” said Donna McFarlane, director/curator of Liberty Hall, “was launched for the first time in Jamaica on August 17, 2013 the 126th birthday anniversary of Mar...