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The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie – by Marcus Garvey

“Last Sunday, a great ceremony took place at Addis Abbaba [Ababa], the capital of Abyssinia. It was the coronation of the new Emperor of Ethiopia – Ras Tafari. From reports and expectations, the scene was one of great splendour, and will long be remembered by those who were present.

“Several of the leading nations of Europe sent representatives to the coronation, thereby paying their respects to a rising Negro nation that is destined to play a great part in the fiiture history of the world.

“Abyssinia is the land of the blacks and we are glad to learn that even though Europeans have been trying to impress the Abyssinians that they are not belonging to the Negro Race, they have returned the retort that they are, and that they are proud to be so.

“Ras Tafari has travelled to Europe and America and is therefore no stranger to European hypocrisy and methods; he, therefore, must be regarded as a kind of a modern Emperor, and from what we understand and know of him, he intends to introduce modern methods and systems into his country. Already he has started to recruit from different sections of the world competent men in different branches of science to help to develop his country to the position that she should occupy among the other nations of the world.

“We do hope that Ras Tafari will live long to carry out his wonderful intentions. From what we have heard and what we do know, he is ready and willing to extend the hand of invitation to any Negro who desires to settle in his kingdom. We know of many who are gone to Abyssinia and who have given good report of the great possibilities there, which they are striving to take advantage of.

“The Psalmist prophesied that Princes would come out of Egypt and Ethiopia would stretch forth her hands unto God. We have no doubt that the time is now come. Ethiopia is now really stretching forth her hands. This great kingdom of the East has been hidden for many centuries, but gradually she is rising to take a leading place in the world and it is for us of the Negro race to assist in every way to hold up the hand of Emperor Ras Tafari.”

Words of Marcus Garvey printed in the “Blackman” Kingston, November 8th 1930.

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The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie & Empress Menen

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CORONATION of H.I.M.

“In the name of the Almighty God, We Haile Sellassie I, the Emperor of Ethiopia, swear that We will uphold and defend the Constitution of the Empire”

Pictures from the Coronation of Their Imperial Majesties Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfa

Biblical References to the Coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I

“And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the LION OF JUDAH, the ROOT OF DAVID, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.”

The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie & Empress Menen | National Geographic version

Report by Addison E. Southard, United States Minister to Ethiopia National Geographic, June 1931

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The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie – by Marcus Garvey

Last Sunday, a great ceremony took place at Addis Abbaba [Ababa], the capital of Abyssinia. It was the coronation of the new Emperor of Ethiopia – Ras Tafari. From reports and expectations, the scene was one of great splendour, and will long be remembered by those who were present.

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The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie & Empress Menen

To honor the coronation of Emperor Haile Sellassie I and Empress Menen of November 2, 1930, the following excerpt from the book “The Biography of Empress Menen, The Mother of the Ethiopian Nation” is offered here.

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Break with Trodition

One of the most important events in the RasTafarian calendar is the Anniversary of the Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I. This event took place on the 2nd November 1930. His Imperial Majesty broke with trodition by delaying the ceremony for some time after the death of the previous ruler, Queen Zawditu.

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Barbara Blake Hannah - the first black female journalist on UK TV

Reporter Barbara Blake Hannah paved the way for the likes of Trevor McDonald and Moira Stuart when she made her TV debut in 1968.

By Bree Johnson-Obeng, news reporter

Thursday 31 October 2019 16:45, UK

When people think of the first black British female broadcaster, many will reference Moira Stuart - who since her first BBC News bulletin in 1981 has become one of the most recognisable voices in journalism.

Barbara Blake Hannah became the first black person to appear on British TV in a non-entertainment role in 1968, landing the job of on-camera reporter for daily evening show Today With Eamonn Andrews on Thames TV.

Hannah conducted numerous interviews during her time at Thames TV

"I didn't know I was the first," she told Sky News.

"It wasn't the first time I had a job on TV. I had been hostess of a weekly quiz show in Jamaica and done some news reading and stuff like that at home."

Her experience paved the way for the likes of Stuart and Sir Trevor McDonald, who did not begin his long and storied association with ITN until 1973.

But when Hannah arrived in England in 1964, she had plenty of experience in journalism already under her belt.

She wrote for a monthly news magazine run by her father Evon Blake, who she says "gave me a love of both reading and writing - and my revolutionary spirit".

Mr Blake also founded the Press Association of Jamaica in 1940, helping to give his daughter a privileged upbringing and good education that provided the platform she needed to succeed.

She arrived in the UK with a wealth of writing experience from Jamaica

But her arrival in England in 1964 as part of the cast for the film A High Wind In Jamaica, for which she was an extra, offered an immediate taste of the discrimination she would be met with in her career.

She recalls: "I was treated with scorn, disgust, hatred. I had been raised to expect that reaction from white people, and to accept it, so I did and learned to live with it - even though I hated it.

"The worst was one night at a party when a drunken scuffle between some people next to me broke a glass and a splinter hit my hand. A girl looked shocked at the blood and said: 'It's red!'

"Her friends roared with laughter, mocking me. I should have laughed, but it was frightening."

By the time she joined Thames TV, Hannah had written for The Sunday Times, Queen and Cosmopolitan.

But her prowess was not enough for those who considered it "inappropriate" to have her on screen, and she was never well received by her colleagues or the predominantly white audience.

She was dismissed after nine months without explanation, although her producer confided to her that they were under pressure from viewers who called in daily to say: "Get that n***** off our screens."

One of the low points leading up to her sacking came when Enoch Powell, the right-wing Conservative MP who delivered the infamous Rivers of Blood speech condemning mass immigration from the Commonwealth, visited the Thames TV studio for an interview.

Hannah had been asked to leave to cover a story on what was a miserable day, and later discovered that Powell had only committed to doing the live interview if "the black girl" was not there.

Years later, Moira Stuart would debut on British TV and go on to have a decades-long career.

She has become a staple of news broadcasting across TV and radio - but no one should be in any doubt as to the pioneering impact Hannah also had on the industry.

Hannah says she knows she "made history" and is "grateful" to be remembered for it, but knows there is still a long way to go to further the amount of diversity in British journalism.

"I could only advise newsrooms to spread a wider net of stories and storytellers," she said.

"I hardly ever see news from the Caribbean, yet I know there are good Caribbean journalists there and moreover, most of the black British journalists have Caribbean roots."

She added: "The only advice I would give them is: remember your black roots, your connections with the continent and with the Islands. They are your strength, so remember to strengthen them."

Barbara Blake Hannah spoke to Sky News to mark UK Black History Month, which is celebrated every year to mark the contributions and history of black people in Britain.

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Eighty-nine years ago, in the St. George Cathedral placed in the heart of Addis Ababa,

Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned with the new name of Qadamawi Haile Selassie.

An unprecedented prophetic event that attracted the attention of the nations of the world.

Few knew that that very ceremony would have waken humanity from the sleep in which it had fallen.

Haile Selassie the First, a direct descendant of the biblical kings David and Solomon, who grew up among royal dignitaries and spiritual masters, had Himself a kind of knowledge and wisdom that left completely astonished and surprised those who knew him.

Even though He was a very humble, balanced and contained person, His name was wrapped up in fame, and about Him people was talking from one border to the next across the Kingdom of Ethiopia.

Since He was a little child, He had created astonishment when he taught priests on spiritual matters and His knowledge seemed to be like an endless well.

He had an awareness of such depth that confirmed, in the memories of the elders, the prophecies that before His birth announced the imminent arrival of a prodigal child.

The most astonishing thing about Ras Tafari Makonnen was the attitude with which He addressed government issues, managing imperial affairs with diligence and spiritual balance.

He handled political affairs with royalty, grace, discipline, and above all with a deep spirit of compassion and mercy. This attitude was never seen before.

In the eyes of those close to Him, He could only be compared to biblical kings like David, examples of divine government and models of sovereigns who worked as the instrument of the Most High.

Kings like Samuel and Natan, were chosen to be the right hand of the Almighty on earth, and in this spirit they ruled.

It was a type of sovereignty and government that was a true divine mission, not by chance, they were anointed with the holy oil of royalty.

This oil was evoking the anointment of the Messiah whose illuminated sovereigns were anticipation.

On November 2nd 1930, Ethiopia and the whole world witnessed the Coronation of the One who would be the last ruler of the house of David.

Not by coincidence this was taking place in Ethiopia, where Bible stories were so alive in the minds of the population, and where the spirit of Christ was so present in the social background.

In this ancient country the personality of Haile Selassie The First, His actions and His immense compassion, would soon have generated among the people the feeling that He himself was the Messiah who returned in

His Kingly characters.

On the other side of the Globe, among those that Isaiah described as the ” Islands of the sea”, some of the slaves who were deported to the new world, hearing the news of the Coronation in Addis Ababa reopened their Bibles.

Doing so they received the Revelation that the Messiah had returned with the new name exactly as He himself had announced.

Thus the Rastafari Movement was born and what we call the “New Creation” began.

We could extensively reason on the Old and New Testament prophecies; we could also show many theological references to confirm all this.

We could mention the Apostles, the Cristian Fathers, the Rastafari Elders etc. Instead, we will remain on observing what this holy day of Coronation represents for Ian’I Rastafari.

We have to keep in mind that every divine action has a reflection and meaning for us human beings.

If we have a closer look to the act of Coronation we see that it is a recognition of sovereignty, as a ceremony it is an assignment of a title and represents elevation from one status to another superior.

Ras Tafari Makonnen went in fact from the status of Ras (head of the people) to the one of Negusa Nagast or King of Kings.

Similarly, it has a meaning for us mankind: with HIS Majesty Coronation we ourselves are crowned with a new, more complete level of life, we could say a superior one in which we are invested of the government of our lives and of this Creation.

We are the generation that assisted the coming of the Christ Ruler, consequently we are called to rule.

The previous generation has witnessed Christ as a master, a teacher.

That generation was a follower one, a generation student of the Messiah.

Ian’I in this time witness the sovereign Christ as sovereign ruler that wants us to help him in the government of the ages to come.

This means that we must not only be student but also live and behave as humble rulers, responsible for this life.

We must feel within ourselves the mission of taking care of this Creation in a new and more conscious way, not living as followers anymore but as real protagonists of change.

Coronation makes us officially “creators of this Creation”. Coronation is a fulfilment; it marks the end of an age and the beginning of another.

It ends the waiting period in which we were languishing for the saviour’s manifestation because humanity was tired of suffering under the yoke of evil and injustice.

In 1930, the time of the victory of the good over evil began, since then international dynamics were overturned by the person and work of Haile Selassie The First and his example.

On numerous occasions, He shown that even in this century David would defeat Goliath, securing the victory of good and justice.

In our lives, therefore, Coronation is a constant warning and unceasing reminder that despite what happens and how the battle may be hard, the Lion of the Judah Tribe has won.

He is the ruler forever breaking the chains of physical and mental oppression.

This means that every righteous mission that we take on will be successful!

Any challenge that puts us to the test will be won if we act in accordance with the divine spirit and behaviour.

For if the King of Kings assures us that victory is certain and He himself is the real and not mythological example of this victory, then what can we fear? What can we worry about?

His Majesty opens the New Creation, which is the last and definitive era whose characteristic is in fact the victory.

In the New Creation, the man of God will have the benefit of working and living knowing that he has already won; worries and tribulations will be overcome by the incessant memory of the Coronation.

In moments of trial and anguish, meditating on the salvific meaning of the Coronation, will bring man comfort, confidence, and courage toward the future.

Coronation is the departure from Egypt. Coronation is Daniel who, thanks to the divine spirit in him, makes lions tame and they submit to him.

In our daily challenges, the memory of Coronation sets us free, empowers us with strength and trust and causes adverse events to submit to us.

Nothing good is impossible when the King of Kings is on the Throne.

Accepting this reality and dwelling in it by keeping it alive during times of difficulty, has an invaluable power.

It is indeed one of the greatest gifts reserved for those who have been called to consciously live this New Creation.

Remaining focused on the meaning of Coronation and maintaining it alive within Ian’I invests us with a new energy that we did not even know it existed in us.

If before we were weaker and insecure, now we know that we can draw on this new strength, it is inextinguishable, renewed, and above all, forever present.

Haile Selassie The First is the Earth Rightful Ruler.

He has perfectly embodied the characteristics with which the Bible described the King Messiah.

He performed wonderful works and actions.

But there is one thing that is at the foundation of all His work and which is one of the greatest teachings he could offer us.

Haile Selassie The First taught us to live in a full and complete way.

He showed us that we have a meaningful life.

In both His work and private life, He has shown us how much potential we have as human beings and how much it can bear fruit if cultivated well.

He has taught humanity to overcome its limitations and to use all the resources the Creator has assigned to us in order to make men incredible beings, so strong and capable at the same time so spiritual and

compassionate.

Haile Selassie The First showed us resources we did not know we had, He taught us to work unceasingly for results that we would never have imagined to be able to reach.

He gave us confidence, and showed us the tools by which to build a benevolent and happy place around us.

He has handed us an ancient knowledge, a balance between wisdom, discipline and mercy that is the key to build a healthy and happy society.

HIS Majesty reminded us that we are infinite and we tend to infinity when Babylon stress us with insecurities and constantly reminds us of how weak we are.

As Babylon unfortunately had us educated to live in hope, HIS Majesty has trained us to live in reality and to realize our visions without fear as true creators of this Creation.

The King of Kings has therefore given a fuller meaning to our existences.

His memory and His presence within us keep alive an awareness that makes us happy, filling us with confidence and reasserts us with the power of our hearts and minds.

This consciousness heals the wounds and scraps the dust off us when we get up after falling.

It is the wonderful awareness that we have a meaningful life.

Perfect Love

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Entertainment Spotlight: Joseph David-Jones, Arrow

From a superhero in the DC Universe, to a performer caught in the middle of racial injustice and police brutality, and an artistic guitarist struggling with bipolar disorder, Joseph has brought to life some of the most dynamic characters in film and television today. This year, Joseph can be seen reprising his fan favorite role as Connor Hawke AKA ‘The Green Arrow’ in the final season of The CW’s longstanding action-superhero series Arrow, as well as in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.  On the film front, Joseph held a starring role in Kathryn Bigelow’s critically acclaimed feature film Detroit, as well as in Roman J. Israel, Esq and The Divergent Series: Allegiant. We got the chance to ask Joseph some hard-hitting questions about his life and career:

Do you have a favorite Arrow fan theory or piece of fan art?

I used to be a sucker for fan theories. I would spend hours watching videos on YouTube or reading posts on fan sites. I used to be convinced that fans had figured out the secrets to my favorite shows. But now that I’m on the other side of it, I think fan theories are hilarious. Now that I know what the truth is, it’s so funny to watch people speculate. For this season of “ARROW", my favorite fan theories have to be the ones about Crisis. I mean, fans have no idea what’s coming.

As for my favorite fan art, I actually reposted it earlier this year. It was this great piece of Kat McNamara and I by Lord Mesa. Credit: Lord Mesa

If you could be transported into the world of a book, movie, or TV show, which one would you pick?

That’s a tough one. The coolest worlds often turn out to be the most treacherous ones. However, if I could somehow adopt the supernatural elements of whatever world I chose to inhabit, it would be Dragon Ball Z hands down. I’ve been a fan of that since Day 1.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“Trust that God has a plan for you” - My Mother.

If you were to come up with an alternate title for Arrow, what would it be?

“The Mysterious Life of Oliver Queen.”

Do you have a favorite scene or moment from the final season of Arrow?

My favorite scene to shoot this season would have to be the one from episode 802 between my brother JJ (Charlie Barnett) and I. It was one that both he and I had discussed in great detail prior and had worked through multiple times in order to truly find the history between us.  

What’s the funniest photo that you have on your phone?

I don’t have many funny photos on my phone, aside from me catching my castmates sleeping. I do, however, have a lot of funny videos. The funniest one that comes to mind is of my me and my girlfriend on a road trip. She’s filming and when she turns the camera onto me. I scream bloody murder as if I were seconds from crashing, and she instantly starts to freak out and drop the phone.

If you could have the powers of any hero or villain from the Arrowverse, whose powers would you want?

Barry Allen hands down. That way, if I don’t like my current timeline, I can always just mess it up.

What did you dress up as for Halloween?

Miles Morales from Into the Spider-verse but don’t tell DC comics.

Do you have any fun facts about filming that fans would be surprised to know?

Episodes change drastically while we’re shooting them! Every day new drafts of the scripts are written, then rewritten, and written again while we’re still shooting the episodes. So, I may start out thinking we’re shooting one thing and wind up filming a completely different episode.  

What’s next for you?

I’m really hoping to spend some time developing and working on my own projects. And now with Arrow coming to a close, I finally have the time and resources to do it.  

Thanks so much for chatting with us, Joseph! Catch new episodes of Arrow, Tuesdays on The CW. 

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