WASHINGTON, DC – Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has launched a invoice in the US Home of Representatives, asking the Congress to acknowledge the life and legacy of legendary reggae artist Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Nesta Marley.
A replica of the decision to the US Home of Representatives, was offered to Ziggy Marley, son of the Reggae Icon by Congresswoman Clarke at a particular screening of the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie on the Movement Footage Affiliation in Washington, on Tuesday February 13.
Jamaican American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke presents a replica of the decision to Ziggy Marley, son of Bob Marley (Picture: Derrick Scott)
In presenting the decision, she mentioned Bob Marley was an activist for Change, an envoy of tradition, and an icon for love. “He taught us to dwell kinder and care deeper. His knowledge will information my coronary heart and so many others”.
She mentioned, “this musical genius was good in a number of the issues he shared with us and it stays an ammunition with us at the moment. Greater than an distinctive film, Bob Marley One Love represents an incredible alternative to introduce the profound story, timeless music, an unimaginable character and an Icon. She mentioned this film of Bob will convey a couple of Renaissance of Bob Marley’s music, not solely in America however all over the world.”
Bob Marley’s Message
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US Audrey Marks, delivers remarks at a particular screening of the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie on the Movement Footage Affiliation in Washington, on Tuesday February 13. Wanting on are Ziggy Marley, son of Bob Marley, and Director of the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced. (Picture Derrick Scott)
In her feedback Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US Audrey Marks mentioned, “the sharing of Bob Marley’s story is lengthy overdue! I’m completely happy that 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.”
“She mentioned the discharge of the film honouring Bob Marley was very well timed as, with over 110 conflicts worldwide, Bob Marley’s message of justice, hope, battle for freedom and extra importantly love is required now, greater than ever earlier than.”
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US Audrey Marks, middle is flank from left to proper by Government Vice President for International Public Coverage and Authorities Relations for Paramount Footage, Dede Lea, Director of the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced, Ziggy Marley, son of Bob Marley, and United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke at a particular screening of the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie on the Movement Footage Affiliation in Washington, on Tuesday February 13. (Picture Derrick Scott)
Ambassador Marks thanked Government Vice President for International Public Coverage and Authorities Relations for Paramount Footage, Dede Lea and the staff at Paramount, in addition to the Marley Household, for making the movie potential.
Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships
The Paramount Footage government used the chance to announce that Paramount Footage has partnered with The Congressional Black Caucus Basis because the non-profit accomplice for the BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie to supply The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships. Lea defined that the scholarships will assist college students pursuing levels in social justice associated applications.
Paramount Footage is giving $50,000 to assist the ten scholarships that will probably be awarded to college students attending Bowie State College, Clark 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. Functions are open April 1 by means of April 30, 2024. To use, college students can go to https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impression Scholarships are designed to honor Marley’s legacyas a cultural icon and his message of unity by supporting ten rising sophomore, junior, and senior college students with $5,000 scholarships in pursuit of levels in neighborhood organizing, nonprofit administration, public coverage, or social justice associated diploma applications who’re attending the chosen Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities (HBCUs).
Ms Lea praised the efforts of Ambassador Marks who performed a significant function in getting the Jamaican shoot within the creation of BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE movie: “We couldn’t have finished every little thing we did in Jamaica with out her help. Ambassador Marks performed a significant function in making it occur,” Ms Lea declared. She additionally had excessive praises for the Authorities of Jamaica, by means of the Ministry of Tradition, Tourism and the Ministry of Finance and Business and Commerce for his or her facilitation.
