May 24, 2013 | Culture, Dates: Jan-Jun, History, Important Dates, Uncategorized
Self-Determination in African Union’s “Golden Jubilee”
Africa, the richest continent, is emerging from more than thousands years of invasions, occupations, slavery, distress… We Africans endured and appreciated struggles, rebellions, resistances with self determination, leading to victories, freedom, independence and sovereignty wherever and whenever it was possible.
Then we witnessed the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), on May 25th 1963, a divine gift, which has been truly instrumental in term of liberation and freedom of our people. Amongst many great African leaders assembled, two Heads of State, President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stood out in shaping the future of Africa. They and others inspired us to invest and commit ourselves to a just and noble cause: the Unity of our continent at all levels.
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Apr 21, 2013 | Culture, Dates: Jan-Jun, History, Important Dates, Uncategorized
Grounation Day (21st April)
Marks the date Haile Selassie I visited Jamaica in 1966. The visit was the only time the Emperor visited Jamaica. A Nyabingi session, inclusive of music, chanting and prayer is held to mark the occasion. Haile Selassie had already met with several Rasta elders in Addis Ababa, and had allowed Rastafari and other people of African descent to settle on his personal land in Shashamane.
Selassie’s visit not only cemented respect for Rastafari in international headlines, but also changed the life of Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s wife. While a nonbeliever prior to this visit, she reportedly saw a stigma on Haile Selassie’s hand as he waved to the crowd, instantaneously making her aware of his divinity. Just moments prior, Selassie’s refusal to walk on a red carpet from his plane to the limousine translated into the Rastafari acceptance of grounation, indicating his “making contact with the soil”—and, furthermore, the name of this day as Grounation (or Groundation) Day.
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Apr 7, 2013 | Culture, Dates: Jan-Jun, Historical Culture, Important Dates, Uncategorized
eadership of the non-violent civil rights movement in the United States. He was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968, at the age of 39. A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. King’s efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. There, he expanded American values to include the vision of a color blind society, and established his reputation as one of the greatest orators in American history.
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Apr 5, 2013 | Culture, Dates: Jan-Jun, Ethiopia, Important Dates, Uncategorized
Rastas mark 50th anniversary of bloody Coral Gardens incident
Rastafarians on Holy Thursday March 28 created a moving sea of red, green and gold through the streets of the Corporate Area.
As part of the anniversary observances, the Rastafari Millennium Council and the Coral Gardens Committee and other groups Thursday organised a protest march and motorcade from downtown Kingston to the seat of Parliament at Gordon House and on to Half-Way-Tree for a rally at Mandela Park.
Aug 24, 2012 | Council Notices, History, Uncategorized
THE ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION INC
International Convention 15th July to 22nd July 2012
15th July 2012 Fairfield House Bath UK
Rally at the residence of H.I.M Haile Selassie 1st;
Meeting to establish the Ethiopian World Federation Inc involvement the saveFairfield house Trust also the Voice of Ethiopia Exhibition
16th July 2012 Ruskin Hall Aston 12.00am till 8.00pm
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Dec 20, 2011 | Council Notices, Culture, Ethiopia, Local Projects, Locals Reports, Uncategorized
Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated
Convention 2012 opening at Fairfield House
The strategic headquarters in the Liberation of Ethiopia: 1936-41
AIM to secure the future of the house support the trust, raise funds, campaign for National Heritage status, launch petition.
Sunday 15th July 2012.
Save Fairfield House Rally Bath UK
Aug 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
We are happy to announce the successful Convention held at
the Adenech Centre St Anns, St Ann Jamaica July 2011.
Present during the Convention period were over 40 members
from Bronx New York and Hartford Connecticut USA, Birmingham and London UK, St Ann’s, Montego Bay and Kingston Jamaica, Paris and Toulouse France.
Also present were a number of guests including Bongo Jerry
radio presenter from the University of West Indies Kingston campus and the legendary and musically world renowned Congo’s who lead the Ethiopian Anthem.
Meetings took place in open air, thanks to Fire Priest, Israel
and Daughter Dean for catering food also other members from Montego Bay and St Ann’s who provided food, roots , cane juice etc. Thanks to Bongo Freddy Chief of Security and Gong St Ann Sergeant at Arms; and Judah D and Iqulah for providing accommodation. Also the International Chaplain and local Chaplains from Local 17 St Ann’s Sis Dean and Local 43 Kingston Bro Drummond for supporting in the carrying out of devotional exercises.
The International President Emma Young in her address focussed on the fact that she has been elected President or 1st Vice President continuously since 2005 by over 15 locals; there is a need for improved support for the headquarters, the continued efforts to combat fraud and the need to expand projects and strengthen locals. The President also focussed on the need during this Convention to focus some time on direct planning.
Elections of International Officers took place with
Emma Young elected International President
Barrymore Tittle 1st International vice President,
Trevor Clarke 2nd International vice President Pauline Anderson Executive Secretary
Vernon Headley International Treasurer
Lloyd Robinson International Organizer
Raymond Topping International Chaplain
Executive members
Devon Hayden, Marie Colas, Ras Igi.
A number of important reports covering projects and initiatives to be launched during the next 12 months were given; and finally the next Convention will be in Birmingham UK July 2012.
Video and pictures can be seen on clicking on Events then Conventions
See the Agenda for Convention 2012 by clicking on Events then Convention]]>
Dec 29, 2010 | Conventions, Front Page News
Newly elected officers present in Jamaica names in order left to right: Dave Judah – Treasurer; Sis Winsome Welcome – Executive Secretary; Barrymore Tittle – 1st International Vice President; Sis Emma Young – International President; Trevor Clarke – 2nd International Vice President; Lloyd Robinson – International Organizer; Executive members – Pauline Anderson & Lawrence Davis
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Dec 29, 2010 | Council Notices, Council Reports, Front Page News
This is a very important Report adopted by the Executive Council of the Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated October 2010 with a decision that it is in the publics interest that this document be made public.
For the avoidance of doubt the organisation was incorporated August 25th 1937 is governed by a Constitution and By-laws.
Article 5
Locals
Section 1
(a) First unit of the Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated, in the City of New York shall be known as Local number one (note the word known as).
(b) The duly elected officers of Local Number One shall be the International officers,
except the President until a Convention is called and International officers are duly elected.
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Jul 23, 2010 | Conventions, Current, Events, Front Page News, General Notices
We the Executive Council of the Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated registered with the Internal Revenue Services, Charities Bureau and New York State Department wish to announce the successful completion of our Annual Convention held at the Willow Winds, Salem, Runaway Bay, Jamaica 2010.
The event was extremley well attended by delegates from New York, Miami, London, Montego Bay, St Ann, Birmingham and Paris with other members from across Jamaica including local 43 Kingston. Many other members and visitors came from various groups Nyabinghi, Millenium Council, Bo Bo and others were also in attendance.
Local guest included the Chief of Police from Runaway Bay also a Christian Minister who gave very good speeches. All locals gave reports also individual members kept a private session where we were encouraged not to allow any small group to distract the Fedreation; all locals in Jamaica agreed to work with whoever had the legal documents.
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Africa, the richest continent, is emerging from more than thousands years of invasions, occupations, slavery, distress… We Africans endured and appreciated struggles, rebellions, resistances with self determination, leading to victories, freedom, independence and sovereignty wherever and whenever it was possible.
Then we witnessed the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), on May 25th 1963, a divine gift, which has been truly instrumental in term of liberation and freedom of our people. Amongst many great African leaders assembled, two Heads of State, President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stood out in shaping the future of Africa. They and others inspired us to invest and commit ourselves to a just and noble cause: the Unity of our continent at all levels.
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