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Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Miami-Dade County Commission Issues Universal Marcus Garvey Day Proclamation in Honor of His 125th Birthday

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(Left to Right) Pharaoh Shabaka, Donald Jones, Vernon Martin, Commissioner Barbara Jordan, Ras Don Rico Ricketts, Geoffrey Philp, Benjamin Essien and Emekan Afamefuna


via South Florida Caribbean News

Spearheaded by Ras Don Rico Ricketts of the Marcus Garvey Celebrations Committee, of IMI, Inc., August 17, 2012, Marcus Garvey's 125th birthday, has been proclaimed "Universal Marcus Garvey Day" by the Miami-Dade County Commission. Details at South Florida Caribbean News.

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geoffreyphilp

Dear Ms. Byers,
Thank you.

One Love,
Geoffrey

Posted by: geoffreyphilp | Wednesday, August 08, 2012 at 05:11 AM

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