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    by Scott Woods inPolitical on2020-08-13

    For me, politics is like hiring a hitman. I have values and things I care about. I care enough about them to at least bother voting for 5 minutes every year for one issue or another. And because I care at least that much, I vote for people who align with the ability to realize the things I care about.

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  • Fighting Racism
    by Scott Woods inOur Community on2018-10-25

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African American Monuments & Statues: Emancipation Park

Emancipation Park (Kingston, Jamaica)
Presented By: The Black Art Depot

 

Jamaica's Emancipation Park
Independence Monument
 

Opened in 2002 in New Kingston, Jamaica's Emancipation Park serves as a tribute to the history of the people of Jamaica from Slavery and Bondage to Indpendence.  The park features fountains, statues and symbols that reflect the rich and diverse culture of Jamaica and was designed by architect Kamau Kambui.

The most prominent statue in the park is the Independence Monument. This statue of a nude male and female with water flowing over the base, was done by artist Laura Facey with the assistance of about 100 artisans and craftsmen.   The majority of the material used to create the park and the buildings located within the park are of Jamaican origin and indigineous to the country.
 
Throughout the park you will also find numerous Adinkra symbols which serve as a tribute to the West African ancestry of the people. 
 
For additional and more in depth information about Emancipation Park please visit one of the links below.

 
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Emancipation Park