Brooklyn’s Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke presents a duplicate of the decision to Ziggy Marley
in Washington DC at a particular screening of the “Bob Marley One Love Biopic.”
Picture by Derrick Scott
Making it the most important midweek Valentine Day haul ever, the “Bob Marley: One Love Biopic” took a step additional in Washington, DC, final Wednesday on the particular screening of the movie held at Movement Footage in Washington. Brooklyn Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke attending the occasion, offered to Ziggy Marley, son of the reggae legend a duplicate of the decision she launched to Congress.
Consultant Clarke said that the invoice launched to america Home of Consultant, is asking Congress to acknowledge the life and legacy of the legendary reggae icon.
In presenting the decision, Clarke stated Bob Marley was an activist for change, an envoy of tradition, and an icon for love. “He taught us to reside kinder and care deeper. His knowledge will information my coronary heart and so many others. This musical genius was excellent in quite a lot of the issues he shared, and it stays with us even immediately,” Clarke acknowledged.
The Congresswoman stated the film was distinctive and represents an incredible alternative to introduce the profound story, the timeless music, an unimaginable character, and an icon. The film, in response to Clarke, will convey a couple of renaissance of Bob Marley’s music, not solely in America however world wide.
In making her remark relating to the manufacturing of the movie, Jamaica’s Ambassador to america, Audrey Marks stated the Bob Marley story is lengthy overdue. “I’m pleased the world will get an intimate look into Marley’s life, exploring his upbringing in Jamaica and offering a greater understanding of the person behind the music,” Marks said.
Ambassador Marks thanked the Govt Vice President of World Public Coverage and Authorities Relations for Paramount Footage, Dede Lea, and the crew at Paramount, in addition to the Marley household for making the movie potential.
The Paramount Footage government used the chance to announce that Paramount has additionally partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus Basis, because the non-profit for the Bob Marley: One Love movie to supply the One Love Social Influence Scholarships. Ms. Lea defined that the scholarships will assist college students pursuing levels in social justice-related packages.
Paramount Footage is giving $50,000 to assist 10 scholarships that can be awarded to college students attending Bowie State College, Clarke Atlanta College, Dillard College, Florida A&M College, Hampton College, Morehouse School, Morgan State College, Spelman School, Texas Southern College, and Xavier College of Louisiana. Purposes are open from April 1 – April 30, 2024. To use college students can go to https://cbcfinc.academivcworks.com
The Bob Marley: One Love Social Influence Scholarships goals to honor Marley’s legacy as a cultural icon and his message of unity by supporting 10 rising sophomore, junior and senior college students with $5,000 scholarships in pursuit of levels in group organizing, nonprofit administration, public, or social-justice diploma packages who’re attending the chosen Traditionally Black Schools and Universities (HBCUs).
