Black History Month-2010

"This photograph was taken on King Street about 1930"

"Jamaica Public Service Co. closed the Kingston tramway system on 10 May 1948. JPSC claimed that it could not afford to maintain the right-of-way or construct needed extensions. The entire system, all lines, ran until the end. Company records indicate that, because of a public protest, the Rockfort Gardens line [see map] continued operation for a few more months, until approximately August 1948."

To see the article/research in its entirety, please read Allen Morrison's interesting page
The Tramways Of Kingston, Jamaica

© Mr Allen Morrison

Tek time fi walk good

February is Black History Month

The month is here that we (as a people) celebrate Black History.
Some object to this as tokenism, and it should be seen as a reason for permanent change and to embrace the richness of what black people have brought into this country.
I am NOT going to delve into slavery and what is supposed to be the legacy OR what some see as retribution that is owed ... that subject is NOT the topic of this session.
It is a month of celebration, intrepreting our history, learning from our history and exposing others to our rich and vibrant culture.
To find out what is happening within this community, I ask that you read these three articles.

"This year’s theme, Minding Our Health, Building a Community, promotes the importance of health towards building a vibrant, productive community"

"Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month"

"– February is Black History Month, and in Ottawa there are all sorts of things happening to mark the occasion. Library and Archives of Canada is host to a number of free events, starting with the opening ceremony on February 1."

Take Pride in your roots and culture.

Peace