So honoured to have heard it first at The Poetry Society of Jamaica’s monthly poetry fellowship last night at the Amphitheatre of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.
Amina Blackwood Meeks’ MISS LOU 2024 took us way back, with views and perspectives of Miss Lou from members of our society and her own family, both positive and negative. I thoroughly enjoyed the intermittent rhythmic flow, reminiscent of a true warrior.
Amina incorporated classic lines and references from Miss Lou herself and ultimately, a call to respect and embrace our talents, our culture.
We must appreciate the value of our own and pay what is due. A direct, yet indirect call for Poetic Justice, while tributing our Best Poet and Folklorist, Miss Louise Bennett, familiarly known to us as, Miss Lou. Miss Lou contributed significantly to our Jamaican theatre, culture, particularly to our language and the literary arts for over 50 years.
For what we were blessed to experience for Free, I hope others pay every dollar.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter & TikTok (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.