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On August 6, 1962, the island of Jamaica became an independent nation, making it the first sovereign English-speaking country in the Caribbean. The tremendous victory of this likkle but tallawah island (“small but mighty” in Jamaican) was one triumph in the long history of Black sovereignty and nationalism that led to the disintegration of the British empire in the Caribbean. Learn more about the history of Jamaican Independence in this recent piece from @originsosu. Link in bio #jamaica #jamaicaindependence #history #jamaicanhistory #colonialism #imperialhistory #britishhistory ----- 📸: (1) Marcus Garvey in a car with others during the UNIA convention parade; (2) Jamaican dancers, c. 1946; (3) Sandra Mason during 2020 Independence Day Parade and National Awards Ceremony; (4) From Jamaica for The Coronation, Three women Cubmasters from Jamaica, 1937; (5) Children Waiting for Queen Elizabeth II, 1987; (6) A view of Harbour Street, Kingston in Jamaica during the 1820s while colonized by the British.