The late Jamaica Prime Minister Michael Manley — the trade unionist who became a visionary head of state and respected world leader — will be remembered Dec. 10, the 93rd anniversary of his birth, in a Bronx affair, presented by the Jamaica Progressive League.
The league will sponsor a Jamaican culture and cuisine event at its headquarters, 2230 Light St., starting at 2 p.m.
Described by the event organizers as “a powerful champion of Third World issues who always put people first,” Manley will be recalled through the presentations and accounts of scholars and historians.
Manley — who served as prime minister from 1972 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1992 — died in 1997. Donation for the event is $20. To RSVP, call (718) 994-5496.
PROUD TOBAGO TOURISM
Officials from Tobago — Trinidad’s small sister island — are presenting a lineup of events to promote pride and ownership of the island’s tourism among residents and local companies during November, Caribbean Tourism Month.
Sunday’s opening of an interactive museum at the historic Fort King George Heritage Park, theatrical reenactments and free tours kick off a week of activities organized by the Tobago Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation.
Other events include a Youth Tourism Symposium for Secondary Schools, a Thanksgiving service, a Stakeholders Cocktail Reception for the public and private sectors and the islandwide Tobago Great Tourism Adventure excursion.
Visit the Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation Facebook page for more on the initiative.
HAITI HISTORY & ART
“Celebrating the Battle of Vertieres,” an event commemorating the history-making military victory of indigenous people over colonial French forces in 1803, continues this month with an exhibition of works from nine respected Haitian artists.
A lecture, reception and the art exhibit’s opening took place last Thursday at the Brooklyn College Library, 2900 Bedford Ave. Artworks of Patricia Brintle, Eric Girault, Gina Samson, Yolene Legrand, Essud Fungcap, Joseph M.E. (Milo) Placide, Michele Voltaire Marcelin, Emmanuel Merisier and Frenal Mezilas can be seen through Nov. 27.
“Celebrating the Battle of Vertieres” is co-sponsored by the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute. For information and exhibit hours send email to hsi@brooklyn.cuny.edu or call (718) 951-5000, ext. 3482.
AN ‘OLE TIME’ AFFAIR
Braata Productions’ “Ole Time Grand Market,” the Caribbean cultural group’s version of a Jamaican family holiday tradition, returns Dec. 10 to the Holy Family Church Auditorium, 9719 Flatlands Ave., Brooklyn, starting at 5 p.m.
The group’s Braata Folk Singers will be joined by the Quake USA organization entertainers, Rory Frankson, Guyana Kwe Kwe, True Tribute Organization, Jonkanoo Parade and others.
For tickets, visit bit.ly/grandmarket2017. Go to www.braataproductions.org for more on the organization.
