HOW MAROONS ARE TREATED IN JAMAICA IN 2020| ACCOMPONG

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  • Come on the journey with me to Accompong Town, a historical Maroon village located in the hills of St. Elizabeth Parish on the island of Jamaica. It is located in Cockpit Country, where Jamaican Maroons and indigenous Taíno established a fortified stronghold in the hilly terrain in the 17th century. They defended it and maintained independence from the Spanish and then later against British forces, after the colony changed hands.
    The people named their community Accompong after an early African Maroon leader. After years of raiding and warfare, they established their autonomy with certain rights for limited self-government by a peace treaty with the British in 1738. Since independence in 1962, the government of Jamaica has continued to recognize the indigenous rights of the Jamaican Maroons in this area.
    Let's Chat with Richard Currie, a candidate for the upcoming elections for the Sovereign State of Accompong!
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  • @ugonwanguma8665
    @ugonwanguma8665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This is the African culture and the spirit of freedom. We are one. Love you all.

    • @thelmalait6106
      @thelmalait6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Jamaican government should support the Maroons and give a better life. I'm Jamaican went to Maroon Celebration with my parents, and enjoy the time I spent there as child.
      I have learned so much from this young man and I hope he able accomplished what set out to do for his people.
      I pray that God will help him and guide him in the right direction.
      God bless you young man and pray Favors for you and your families and rest of the Community. 🙏🇯🇲🙏🇯🇲🙏🇯🇲🙏

    • @leac7640
      @leac7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They were from Africa which connects to your point. Hence, the reason we're West Indians are Africans. One ❤️

  • @cherylholding3614
    @cherylholding3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Richie is going to be a great leader. He has taken the time to immerse himself in his history and what is needed to move his people forward.

    • @markharris61
      @markharris61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WATER COMES FROM THE ORINOCO AND FEEDS TO CUXCO TO COLORAD. FRENCH SPAIN DUTCH ENGLISH BASHAN DAMACUS GAZA WAS ALL IN SOUTH AMERICA

    • @kingrastatv802
      @kingrastatv802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asé

    • @hainleysimpson1507
      @hainleysimpson1507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damascus and Gaza are obviously Arabian why would you falsely believe they were in South America. The people of Damascus and Gaza look nothing phenotypically like south Americans and also religiously and culturally different. No architecture or structures common to Arabia have ever been discovered or mentioned by the native peoples.

    • @earlwilliams308
      @earlwilliams308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really dig the knowledgeable consciousness of this leader.. He knows where he's coming from and his vision for the future is bright.
      May Jehovah guidelines be his guide book... Mr. Chief.... One Love and blessings. Peace...

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish our maroon brother the best.
      Development, industry, technology.

  • @marji7525
    @marji7525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Thanks for the History lesson. There should be a "Maroon Day" in Jamaica which would serve as education and inclusion for all. Enjoyed this!

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's an interesting proposal...
      I'd like to hear more reasoning on it...
      There are surely many for it and many against it...So many intriguing questions would have to be answered... Declare it.

    • @tudysmith2458
      @tudysmith2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true Jamaicans are missing out Ignoring our great history

    • @RayFamilyreality
      @RayFamilyreality 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There's a Maroon festival that happens in Jamaica.

    • @dominicpersaud1155
      @dominicpersaud1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tudysmith2458 we have schools fam, we learn this in history

    • @highthoughts1
      @highthoughts1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I believe that Maroons should fortify themselves with knowledge of their purpose in the island of the sea. That they're a treasure chest of Asra (Not 'Israel') and are those that hold the culture of the lost tribes intact in our region.
      I believe the maroons, under a young intelligent leader with a divine purpose should start their own outreach program to Jamaica instead of waiting on European cult leaders to create the system that facilitates remembrance to the people. The Maroons have the power to do the most.

  • @annmckenzie1745
    @annmckenzie1745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Good interview..l understand that Civics for Young Jamaicans not taught in schools again..this is where society has failed our young people...Should be reinstated in school again..Our civic pride destroyed..

    • @valourempress1901
      @valourempress1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree100 percent

    • @velvelineugbomah9484
      @velvelineugbomah9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@valourempress1901 what they do they teach some children then when they leave and grown they teach gran children things they did not teach us I have spoken to some young people and they say they teach them African history my name is my married name dont be fooled Emerald

    • @chey6557
      @chey6557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True knew nothing about this

    • @hyacinthfrost3245
      @hyacinthfrost3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally correct 100 percent

    • @caulehoulrivht5257
      @caulehoulrivht5257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true civic shud be a must

  • @Jason_Israel
    @Jason_Israel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    🇸🇷 ,🇯🇲 & and other diaspora; One people🖤, but different colonizers. This convo will go on in history right now. Great in-depth documentary.👌🏿💪🏿✊🏿!

    • @lornadavis5896
      @lornadavis5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have never traced my roots but was told by an uncle on my fathers side of the family that we are maroons.

    • @markharris61
      @markharris61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The game had important ritual aspects, and major formal ballgames were held as ritual events. Late in the history of the game, some cultures occasionally seem to have combined competitions with religious human sacrifice. The sport was also played casually for recreation by children and may have been played by women as well.[4]
      Pre-Columbian ballcourts have been found throughout Mesoamerica, as for example at Copán, as far south as modern Nicaragua, and possibly as far north as what is now the U.S. state of Arizona.[5] These ballcourts vary considerably in size, but all have long narrow alleys with slanted side-walls against which the balls could

  • @yoshi_godsgift
    @yoshi_godsgift 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This is very informative. They deserve to have their Maroon Identification.

    • @shango7942
      @shango7942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Before you offer support for the so-called Maroons, first find out the treaty that they signed with British. Also find out their role in the in the suppression of slave uprising in Jamaica. And there's no tribe called Maroon, it's a mixture of different Africans tribes and people who escaped from slavery and formed different communities. These "Maroons" have to answer for their alliance with the British and their betrayal to the rest of African Jamaican. So don't be so quick to glorify them, yes they fought against the British in the beginning but they also fought against there fellow Africans. And even now they still want to separate from the rest of the African Jamaicans.

    • @p.w.7493
      @p.w.7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shango7942
      Great that you've added truth to the dialogue so the 'unlearned' can understand and appreciate the struggle!!
      You're right, indeed!! As Bro. Bob Marley said "None but ourselves can free ..."💯

    • @warriornanny5780
      @warriornanny5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shango7942 Isn't this the same as the native american many also sign treaty for Self preservation at the detriment of many of their fellow natives but they are giving rights and Self determination.

    • @warriornanny5780
      @warriornanny5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are you objecting to in my statement?

    • @shango7942
      @shango7942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't have enough information about the Native American treaties to comment on them. The British were losing and the Africans had the upper hand. The Africans should have let the British know that the only peace they the British would have is if they release all the Slaves and left the island. You don't sign a so-called treaty that benefits the oppressor. Like i said before Maroons is just a generic term, they were all Africans. And regards to self preservation, if they had joined the Tacky Revolution which if successful would put Jamaica under real African rulership instead of what we have now. They the so-called Maroons help the British to destroy many enslaved Africans from uprising and also help to capture runaway slaves, who they the Maroons was once enslaved. There is not enough space here to go over that history but its a very, very sad history.

  • @katrinak4322
    @katrinak4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    🙏🏾Maroon needs a gofundme and patreon account for accepting donations 💯

  • @elvenatomlinson2571
    @elvenatomlinson2571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    We need more young man like him and stop fighting one another good job

  • @jahmaykan3560
    @jahmaykan3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What an awesome account of The Maroons in Jamaica. I was told that my grandmother was a Maroon but I never got a full understanding of what that meant. We are from Portland. Thank you very much. This is extremely educational💯💥

    • @Rochielin
      @Rochielin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Happy you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 😁😁

  • @shoshannanina5359
    @shoshannanina5359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    He hs th e knowledge, experience and passion to do well. Hope it all work out for the maroons

  • @doraynelewis7186
    @doraynelewis7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This interview makes me feel like our roots have been hidden for quite some time and there is so much more to learn. Well Spoken future Colonel.

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go seek the full story. It's in the Maroon's interest to cast themselves in the best light. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

  • @jessieb9385
    @jessieb9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you Rochielin for highlighting the maroons of St. Elizabeth.💯💯💯👍👌

  • @jimmyewhitfield4715
    @jimmyewhitfield4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I’ve learned so much from this interview about the history of the Maroons. Stay strong, focused and the beautiful spirit that you are. Your rights and dreams for your people will come to fruition very soon!

    • @Omega1st
      @Omega1st 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the Origin of the name Maroon?

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not everyone knowing the history of Jamaica is enamored with the Maroons. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Omega1st It comes from the Spanish word "cimarron", which means untamed and wild.

    • @Omega1st
      @Omega1st 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatrickWilliamsI
      1. Maroons (people)
      2. Maroon (color)
      3. Marooned (isolated or trapped)
      Please associate your answer with number 2. and 3. ?

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Omega1st The word "maroon" is derived via French from the Spanish word cimarrón, meaning "wild" or "untamed". This word usually referred to runaways, castaways, or the shipwrecked; those marooned probably would never return. The origin of the Spanish word cimarrón is unknown.

  • @jahmaykan3560
    @jahmaykan3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Richie. Thank you so much for such an intellectual, educational account. Keep pushing. We have your back

  • @raylynch8743
    @raylynch8743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I am a costarican, my grandparents were jamaicans, black costaricans are mostly jamaican descendants; your video is very informative and has brought me to the realization that I may be of the maroon lineage since my mother told me once that my great grandmother Carolina Henry was a maroon. I'm proud to know that I came from a people with high pride and started the liberation of the Africans in the Americas the maroons are practically the originators of our freedom. I look forward to someday confirming that lineage.

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Half the story has never been told.

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shaunacoleman3306
      I have not found Maroons to be look different from the rest of Jamaica.
      What you do see is that when someone is very dark skinned then persons will say he looks like a Maroon... But when you look at Maroons they are not any darker than the rest of the population.
      For instance, one person told me that my brother is a maroon but I am not 🤣😂🤣 same mother & father... It was based on a line in his fingernail 😄
      Reality is I am a maroon because my family says we are...and I believe that all black JAMAICANS are Maroon by virtue of 400 years of intermixing.

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Soraya #ProLikeMind
      There was and still is various Maroon groups which actually went to war against each other... Wiping out entire villages... I am watching this play out right now as one of the first things my brother did was speak against The Paramount Chief L.A.Lewis who was his supporter and is backed by the other chiefs from Portland, Clarendon St Catherine and all over the island...
      I am aware of the fact that SOME Maroon groups were contracted with the enslavers to catch and kill runaways... Even annihilation of an entire free village was done by Maroons According to the sources...
      It's the same African drama...
      Some tribes Sold us into slavery...
      Some tribes fought against slavery...
      The same way I view africa, I view maroon identity... We are just one black family... Good & bad... Comrades & traitors...
      Ras MuhaMMad does not beat the Children 🇯🇲🇲🇼🐍

    • @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre
      @DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shaunacoleman3306
      I don't know much about politics, I just thought it was mean.

    • @krnlyus
      @krnlyus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DrJamaicaDoesNotBeatTheChildre [suh] now yuh see di light...

  • @ryeproductions6473
    @ryeproductions6473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I was pleased to see this.....nuff RESPECT!!!

  • @georgerussell6301
    @georgerussell6301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    The Government of Jamaica are to recognize the Maroon people by honoring their treaty by working with them to improve themselves, and community.
    Not withstanding the Maroons fought the British empire which helped Jamaica overall.

    • @marciabroderick8131
      @marciabroderick8131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richie thanks for your information

    • @chriswhittingham8984
      @chriswhittingham8984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love you interview to open my eyes of maroons recognition , Parliament should accept the maroons for further growth amen

    • @Dragstar47
      @Dragstar47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The government of Jamaica is not entitled to assist the maroon unless they are contributing some economic wealth to Jamaica. My family is also maroon by blood but we are also mixed with German so I cannot claim full rights to maroon roots I do wish the best of the resolve to my cousins.

    • @lemungagenu5103
      @lemungagenu5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Dragstar47 You "can't claim", so you want quid pro quo? What form of "recognition" then are you advocating for your maroon side? Or are you only concerned about your German half? Educate us please!

    • @warriornanny5780
      @warriornanny5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dragstar47 Typically "
      The Maroons don't need you , they are not asking you or putting a gun to your head. You can be German Swedish or English or whatever European you choose to be is neither here or there to the Maroons.
      Mentally like this why our ancestors dream cannot be realized because we don't move forward. Every so called civilization is born out of betrayal ,murder, plunder and pligiting, rage and debauchery and Yet through all that mayhem wise men have come together to build great communities, Cities and Countries. They hold the pass mistakes of their ancestors who choose survival.
      Some of those famous cities are Saint Petersburg in Russia, London, Madrid all of Europe but they move forward for the greater good.

  • @vegantrader
    @vegantrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Rochielin, thank you for bringing this very important information to us. And thank you for this high quality audio/video production. keep it up!

    • @Rochielin
      @Rochielin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!! Thanks for watching love.

    • @ampsa84
      @ampsa84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Rochielin thanks a lot for this very informative and very needed video. It is wonderful to see young Jamaicans taking the driver seat for the drive of change. I am a young jamaican in the uk who have started a business around importing JAMAICAN produce. The aim of my company is to use the UK market as a platform to help lift many rural communities in Jamaica and to top into great potential that Jamaica has. I would like to connect with the brother in the video to see if we can work together to source some of the products my company specializes in. If there is a way please can you email me at amsasepsu@yahoo.co.uk many thanks

  • @jacquelinemurray1784
    @jacquelinemurray1784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We really need to preserve the culture and history of our indigenous people, the Maroons. They are an important part of our Jamaican culture. This initiative should start with the government and should be taught in schools on a deeper level. Great interview!

    • @foreverolly8864
      @foreverolly8864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maroons are not the indigenous people of Jamaica but their culture does need to be preserved

    • @razorsharplifestyle101hard9
      @razorsharplifestyle101hard9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foreverolly8864 Who are the indiginous of jamaica? Why make a comment without explaining?

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are not anymore indigenous than the rest of us. Don't buy that. Not everyone knowing the history of Jamaica is enamored with the Maroons. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

    • @shauniek
      @shauniek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foreverolly8864 Actually Maroons have Taino heritage as they formed community with the Taino who were in the mountains. Maroons are a mixture of African and Taino (who are the indigenous Jamaicans).

  • @CharmingTracyRobin
    @CharmingTracyRobin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm not one to randomly comment but this is Wonderful! People need to hear this. Our rich Jamaican culture, there's hope with your leadership sir. Congratulations! Great interview Rochielin. Thank you! 🙏❤👍

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He also needs to apalogize to the rest of Jamaica for the treachery of the Maroons. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

    • @CharmingTracyRobin
      @CharmingTracyRobin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatrickWilliamsI Point taken, I see. Thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @gordonmark77
    @gordonmark77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is so deep, the history of these people was not taught in school when I went to school, just a little about Nanny and Sam Sharp, thanks for edifying us.

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FYI: The Maroons was instrumental in helping the British track down and kill the instigators of the Sam Sharpe Rebellion including Sam Sharpe himself. The Glory of the Maroons are for themselves but not for the rest of Jamaica. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

  • @she_inspires_writing8293
    @she_inspires_writing8293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He sounds so intelligent. And passionate!

    • @iansmith7828
      @iansmith7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the history of the maroons. Always heard about the maroons as i am a natural born Jamaican don't know if i am amaroon but would like to find out. Much blessings always keep the information alive.

  • @almareeflowers2795
    @almareeflowers2795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He is articulate and well spoken. Very educational

  • @nervellarobinson5926
    @nervellarobinson5926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rich culture of the Maroons, thanks Rochielin for educating us of our Jamaica 🇯🇲/Maroon culture.
    It is very informative I learned a lot.
    I hope young people will seek to be educated about our culture and the value of it. Also thanks to Mr. Corrie for doing this interview to educate us , the Lord bless you both and thanks again. ❤❤❤💯💯

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's in the best interests of Maroons to paint 🎨 themselves in as good light as possible. The argument can be made about them being traitors to the cause of freedom. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

  • @jessieb9385
    @jessieb9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Richie thank you for you for serving and keeping your culture alive. 🙏🙏👍👌

    • @velvelineugbomah9484
      @velvelineugbomah9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghana.

    • @jessieb9385
      @jessieb9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@velvelineugbomah9484 we are in Jamaica now not Ghana. Roots may have from Ghana.

  • @damionsutherland6197
    @damionsutherland6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Girl the best interview ever thank you.

  • @sharongourzong8795
    @sharongourzong8795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We stand with you. As a member of the Diaspora, this information needs to be shared.

  • @alexismy1
    @alexismy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Richie is very passionate about his background, I love it! I believe I may have heritage as a Maroon. I visited Jamaica for the first time recently. On my departure at the airport in Montego Bay, a worker putting sanitizer in my hands noticed the pigment in my palms were very dark and she said I come from the Maroon tribe. And that I came from a powerful people. She told my wife..." You have a fighter" So I went on youtube and found this story. Thank you Rochielin for this story!!

  • @tamarathompson1370
    @tamarathompson1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brilliant and professional interview, she handled herself very well. I am now well informed about the Maroons.

  • @charlesbanson4988
    @charlesbanson4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Accompong is Akropong. Cormanti is Kromantsi. Maroons is Moreens all of the Akan state of Ghana.

    • @davidbenyehuda7618
      @davidbenyehuda7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      SHALOM FAMILY, YES they be israelites

    • @princeyeboah6426
      @princeyeboah6426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Am from the Ghanaian Akan clan, very interesting to listen to this very clever and articulate dude.
      He mentioned before a war the Maroon kings sound the "aben"
      aben is a name of a sound instrument in Twi language in Ghana.

    • @markharris61
      @markharris61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@princeyeboah6426 pmao go to my page Africa is Guiana. From there the took to that part and named it Ghana guana. Iguana. And to Guinea

    • @andinoayala4254
      @andinoayala4254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why stop at the Akan or Ashanté? What about Timini, Mandé, Sousou? Why stop at Ghana and Twi? What about Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, and Twa? Keep moving back in time and things gets real interesting. The migration of seemingly entire communities back and forth, to and fro, oftentimes returning significantly different in culture than before previous migrating, forced or otherwise unforced. Some originating eastward and only establishing their dominance in West after significant time and external influence. It gets even more distinctly mix and modern ethnicities and borders start collapsing. I mean look what's been happening with the (now) so-called white race.
      Remember, there exists more diversity on that one continent than exists on all others combined......SO FAR....as modern academia is concerned. But look out, cause the future of American ancient history will surprise even that present understanding.
      Selam fellows

    • @davidbenyehuda7618
      @davidbenyehuda7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andinoayala4254 shalom family and much love and respect KAN!!!

  • @theriseedmon1146
    @theriseedmon1146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great interview, Richard will be a great leader for his community. Well spoken and educated young man!

  • @bertobertoberto3
    @bertobertoberto3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I remember meeting a maroon chief when I was in high school. Was very cool. Still remember to this day the presence he had about him. I see where it comes from. They need to start teaching our history in these schools

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor4482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Part 2 just as awesome as Part One. Richard will make a great leader.

  • @mz.b6652
    @mz.b6652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I appreciate you bringing this to us!!!

  • @cherrydiaz5527
    @cherrydiaz5527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a Vincentian national...my grandmother was a Maroon. Happy to hear the Jamaican history of the Maroon. I grew up listening to the stories she will tell me about the culture...Blessings

  • @stormielove1132
    @stormielove1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved this Vlog. I have always wanted to visit Accompong and one day when I am back in Jamaica will be venturing over. Ritchie you did an amazing job the history and knowledge is amazing

  • @cherylholding3614
    @cherylholding3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you Rochelle for this. History has to be brought forward. We need to know what we don't so that the country can move forward with the rich heritage that we have?

  • @patd360lawson4
    @patd360lawson4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much Rochielen, I sincerely enjoyed that interview. Am a jamaican and I don't know nothing bout the history of the maroons so it was a lesson for me . If you don't fight for you right people will walk over you . So l like what they doing am behind you guys... we need more of this...

  • @kam15
    @kam15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was very much appreciated.

  • @toniannburrell6556
    @toniannburrell6556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Blessings to all familin ! Very informative! Love the content!💝

  • @hendrick32
    @hendrick32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greetings from Houston TX! Thank you for bringing us this informative video! Much Love to Richard and his agenda! I love history and this was interesting...

  • @jacqulinedew1375
    @jacqulinedew1375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mr Currie is brilliant, articulate and knowledgeable. It seems as if he is the appropriate person to assist in regaining their identity in the Maroon community.

  • @cherrydiaz5527
    @cherrydiaz5527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for enlightening us.

  • @Healthbar1876
    @Healthbar1876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing such profound history of our true heritage. I pray for the continuance of sharing the truth and what our heritage stands for.Liberty,truth and justice. I wish this gentleman growth in all aspect of his life.One love.

  • @danielnugent2675
    @danielnugent2675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Thank you for enlighting US bless good info

  • @arlenecameron5593
    @arlenecameron5593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Rochelein for an inspirational video and for Richie telling us about the history of the Maroons on how
    they fit into the wider Jamaican culture.I have always been fascinated by this culutre since childhood but never had the opportunity to do anything about it.I hope to do something about this on onr of my future visits home.Thanks once again for this insight.

  • @IamShazznem
    @IamShazznem 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I now have very clear perspective Chief Currie. Enlightenment is everything. I wish you success in abundance!!!

  • @aloejamaica-ussemember7258
    @aloejamaica-ussemember7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was sooooo informative. Very bright future ahead with personalities and leadership like Richard Currie. I know he'll do well.

  • @patrickfobert6047
    @patrickfobert6047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rochielin this is by far de best vlog you have produced, wow awesome. i love you more and more

  • @juniormandingo919
    @juniormandingo919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well said and so profound. A very eloquent young man and he's doing great job in informing the general public and trying to change the narrative.

  • @dougpetty3486
    @dougpetty3486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD BLESS RICHIE. MAY HE BE SUCCESSFUL.

  • @maryw.657
    @maryw.657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed watching the video. I love to see more videos like this. What a wonderful enriched history. I can’t wait to be able to visit Jamaica again.

  • @morganallen6535
    @morganallen6535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such an amazing video. So informative! All the very best to Richard on his journey in leadership ✨

  • @ettathomas1451
    @ettathomas1451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this program. I learn so much about my culture. Keep it up

  • @sweetlyketoffee
    @sweetlyketoffee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! Definitely visiting when I return home💜

  • @gratitudeisamus
    @gratitudeisamus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have always wanted to attend the Accompong celebrations but never got to...thank you Rochielin for taking me along. I wish Mr. Currie all the best in his endeavours.

  • @merletraceygalloway1867
    @merletraceygalloway1867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a fantastic interview

  • @yoshi_godsgift
    @yoshi_godsgift 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I just want to hop back on here and congratulate Richard for being voted colonel 🥳🥳

    • @winstonphillips4059
      @winstonphillips4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard. I here you talk about the moors ,i know about them, i worship with them, they are tax exempt, in America . Being there up moortown with you brothers go fishing at Rio grande river make a big come home cook and together. You need to contact the North american moors to celebration you will learn a lot from them..

    • @winstonphillips4059
      @winstonphillips4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to invite the North American moors to your celebration..

    • @ladydeefit9341
      @ladydeefit9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The maroon are from Maroontown in trelawny. I grew up there and didn't learn much about our history.

  • @tashtashii2446
    @tashtashii2446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing this video.

  • @jenniferjames5430
    @jenniferjames5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Conversation was very informative and helpful to me.

  • @sylviarose7700
    @sylviarose7700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had the pleasure of visiting a comping town about thirty years ago on January 6 it was a bus load of us from Kingston we heard about it and went we didn’t really know about the history we jus went to celebrate but this young man has taught me so much about the culture he makes me want to take an historical trip with my grandchildren who are thirsty for the knowledge. Thank you so much future chief👍🏿

  • @Gypsy1194
    @Gypsy1194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent interview and presentation. Greatly appreciated.

  • @joanfolkes-phillips4288
    @joanfolkes-phillips4288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you Cheryl, he’ll make a great leader because of his educational background he will be able to strengthen and uplift the community financially and otherwise. More blessings to you Richie

  • @Mamamadness
    @Mamamadness ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this soooo much!

  • @galesamuels6228
    @galesamuels6228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very enlightening.... And informative I really appreciated this video

  • @madgecoleman2855
    @madgecoleman2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lets go lets go. So good you are doing what you do, you have a great angle please continue and do not be discouraged you will shine in the long run. The children needs to know about the Maroon culture. Thank you. Peace and love xx

  • @KDvybezmiami
    @KDvybezmiami 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jah guide & protection on the Chief journey 🙏🏾❤️🦁 thanks for sharing 👍🏽

  • @ivorwilliams6156
    @ivorwilliams6156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so refreshing coming out of Jamaica. I enjoyed listening to this very eloquent young man. I believe there is yet hope for Jamaica!!

  • @lyndonbarton
    @lyndonbarton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this kind of content thanks for sharing, if i ever come back to JA i shorly will visit Accompong.

  • @ernestbandoh8915
    @ernestbandoh8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well spoken we are with you in spirit

  • @tracyforrest2253
    @tracyforrest2253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video. Thank you for teaching us, I learned something new. Great job, I’m looking forward to more videos

  • @onelifelife9231
    @onelifelife9231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad for this interview, I have so much respect for the maroons, And Richie C you have such a nice energy about you. From one black man to another I will always be here to support you if you need my support👊🏿💯❤🇯🇲🇨🇦.

  • @jasmineheslop3941
    @jasmineheslop3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your program that open the platform for me to learn of my ancestors

  • @paulamos4849
    @paulamos4849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing a wealth of information about the maroon community 👍

  • @fredegthuijsen4095
    @fredegthuijsen4095 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bedankt voor de Geschiedenis. Alle goeds

  • @evertonelliott9526
    @evertonelliott9526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect,you have inspired me to be involved !!!

  • @anna-kayrichards2940
    @anna-kayrichards2940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for ur knowledge of the Maroons 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jeneisebowen5219
    @jeneisebowen5219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Richie for that history heads up
    Keep up the good works my brother.We want more people like you❤🙏🙏

  • @moonlightqueen452
    @moonlightqueen452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rochielin, awesome interview. You seem very intelligent and aware. You asked the right questions and you listen well. I would love to see more of you not just on TH-cam. I can listen to this educator talk all day. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge about our history.❤

  • @laurrelsandy107
    @laurrelsandy107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a wonderful history about the MARIONE THANKS RICHARD

  • @tafari4988
    @tafari4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video

  • @paulinewilliams5706
    @paulinewilliams5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 😊for the history lesson I really enjoy the program, congratulations 👏🏾to Richie....nuff love and blessings 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤

  • @milliantie-tv-hub8077
    @milliantie-tv-hub8077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey girl just seeing this love the interview 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @arlenehoward7638
    @arlenehoward7638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this build,my father was a maroon he taught me a lot about the culture when I was a child he and my grandmother would take me to the different festivities they had now I can pass that on to my children and grandchildren,

  • @lisagalindez8606
    @lisagalindez8606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an amazing and informed host. Thank you

  • @clivemorgan7632
    @clivemorgan7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big up Richie!! Congratulations on the great work you doing !!!

  • @kozykornerbooks9307
    @kozykornerbooks9307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video. Thanks you for sharing.

  • @taneshajohnson3257
    @taneshajohnson3257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knowledge is power. Thanks for the history lesson.

  • @reds5015
    @reds5015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome interview...God bless you 🙏...R keep up the good work

  • @velvelineugbomah9484
    @velvelineugbomah9484 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU YOUNGNLADY,IALWAYS LOVE YOU

  • @dtucka
    @dtucka 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Guys that was so educational and it helped me a lot thanks Richie

  • @roinretrospect8388
    @roinretrospect8388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this interview !
    So very insightful and needed to be seen by Jamaican people !! As “leaders of liberation” they are due more respect and it’s ALL of our responsibility to restore love and order to our land.
    We are a magnificently gifted and proud people.
    Nuff love to all my brothers and sisters 🇯🇲
    And thank you again Roch, you’re doing your part sis 💕💐

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leaders of liberation or traitors of liberation!? Not everyone knowing the history of Jamaica is enamored with the Maroons. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

  • @TeflonDonVlogs
    @TeflonDonVlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this video love it ❤️💯 keep them coming. I wish I could come when ur going bk

  • @jenniferwest7771
    @jenniferwest7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work! Very informative video.

  • @kedeshabolt3394
    @kedeshabolt3394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. History lesson we've not been taught in school. This is a great breakthrough. 👍🏾

    • @PatrickWilliamsI
      @PatrickWilliamsI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They left out the important part. Not everyone knowing the history of Jamaica is enamored with the Maroons. A good argument can be made about them being traitors. In their deal for their own freedom from the British they promised not to harbour and to hand over any runaway slaves.To which they compiled. They were also instrumental in helping the British track down the instigators of other rebellions like the Morant Bay Rebellion, the Sam Sharpe Rebellion (Christmas Rebellion) and Tacky's Rebellion. To their credit they were very good at this. The Maroons were paid by the British government to track down the legendary Three- Finger Jack and his band of Runaway Slaves. The Maroons caught him dismembered him in 1781. I respect the Maroon heritage and story but it ain't all roses 🌹 and sunshine🌞.

  • @shyneempress6059
    @shyneempress6059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Change has come 👊🏽 Generations of my family are from Accompong. Im eager to learn more about my people and how to be apart of my culture. Like you, I feel the urge to reconnect and evolve. I know my answer is home.

  • @bertelhilton1857
    @bertelhilton1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very excellent interview . A good son of the soil. I pray that the lord will continue to pour out his wisdom on u as u lead ur people

  • @youseecars
    @youseecars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yaad people "most Loving people"

  • @kpelizabethh
    @kpelizabethh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this

  • @marciathomas6600
    @marciathomas6600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i hope this bro will reach far i can feel his passion more strenght to you bro