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Most refer to him as the ‘King Of Pop’ but, his real title (amongst others) is the ‘King Of Global Music’ which simply means that Michael Joseph Jackson rules over the entire musical planet, no genres barring. Whether you’re in India or the West Indies, Iceland or the South Pole, Mars or Jupiter, it makes no difference, everybody, everywhere can personally relate to MJ’s music! Not only that, when an artist sells over 750 million albums (without even including the bootleg sales which is probably much more) then that artist has got things well and truly locked! Such is his influence that countless other musical icons (from four decades) have fashioned their music (and themselves) after him. There is no other artist that truly encapsulates the musical art form better than Michael. His legacy spans forty-five years! He won countless Grammys, Music Awards and other accolades, more than any other artist! Yet, Michael died young at only 50 leaving us to ponder on what else he might have achieved! See Blog
THE BEST FRUITS:
One Island is better than another one? You know the sunny isles over so! We must pull together as a community And stop the hating and back biting
APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has Anti-oxidants & Flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.
WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher composed of 92% water; it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which, helps boost our immune system. It is also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C and Potassium. See Food & Drink
>> Stacie Orrico made her music industry debut aged twelve and recorded the hit album ‘Genuine’ which, went Gold in the Christian music market. Promptly signed by Virgin a couple of years later, she was transformed into the latest Pop princess with two massive hits ‘(There’s Gotta Be) More To Life’ and ‘Stuck’ off the back of a successful 3.4m selling album. But, the pressures and demands of the industry at such a young age had a detrimental effect on the teenager that saw her run into a few personal problems including an eating disorder. At this low state, there was no real alternative but to totally withdraw from the industry. She settled back into ‘normal’ family life and eventually moved to LA to be with her sister. Her musical taste buds were re-ignited and she started song-writing embarking on recording the sophomore set ‘Beautiful Awakening’. 
FEELING NEEDY? 
>> Baroness Uddin wants to see more female and minority MPs, highlighting the fact that the House of Lords is more reflective than the House of Commons. The talent pool of women from all parties should be encouraged. Politics is full of women who don’t represent their communities due to disenfranchisement and having not been encouraged to take part by the political parties who, were not doing the work to get the women involved, interested to participate but, also they must come forward to make themselves visible and to highlight issues of their communities. The need in the heart of politics to drive issues is crucial. Baroness Uddin has been a Labour supporter since she was 16. Her political involvement began as an activist leading to being a Councillor for eight years, a Deputy for three years and established in the House of Lords for eleven years. During that time, she campaigned for disability rights, local community and social policy. She is keen for change and being involved in making things happen through the ability to change, she can help shape and contribute to local politics. 
>> Since the beginning of time, the woman’s role in society has been undermined and she has been viewed as the weaker sex, only created to be an assistant to the more powerful dominant man. However, resilience is a major part of women’s anatomy and, not to be denied her due respect, the woman, whilst tolerating her unfair treatment, has been able to gradually break down the barriers that stood between her and the male domain. Black women have more than made their presence felt in society: Angela Davis, as part of the Black Panthers, militantly defended our cause during the sixties and seventies. The profound, poetic verses of Dr. Maya Angelou has inspired many people the world over and she has a prominent role in educating young people. Whoopi Goldberg’s humour and wit, displayed in her strong character on the silver screen, has won her many awards. The exquisite dulcet tones of Marcia Griffiths has been heard in every decade since the sixties. And there’s no doubt that Talk Show Queen, Oprah Winfrey has set new trends in entertainment and has raised the profile of Black women considerably. See Ideology
Trinidadian, Antiguan, West Indian
Tell me now, where is it written that
We all come from the West Indies
So why is it, in business, that we can
Always arguing and cursing each other!
Time to invest in ourselves... See Poetry
>> Though not by coincidence, Jamaica is where the fundaments of Hip-hop began back in the early ‘70s when ‘toasters’ (deejays) would ‘chat’ over the instrumental side of a popular tune. When the USA latched onto it and the Rap culture became epidemic, the music obviously outgrew the confines of ‘the streets’ and middle America embraced it as their own. But, quite often these days, a Hip-hop or Rap artist will remind us of the true origins via the Reggae / Dancehall vibes that will bless their albums and give it a seal of approval. See Hip-hop