Finally got the chance to see and learn about who was behind my excellent upbringing as a child in Jamaica. I saw with my own eyes how the PNP impacted my community even as a youth it was clear as day. Lol my mother is a staunch Labourite when I was growing up but my father was not involved so I have no idea-I think that was a smart-move; no one couldn't figure him. But based on who gave my father his FARM-WORK-CARDS mi mind tell mi him would likely support that side- but to dis day he will be 90 in a few months and mi still Nuh know! LAAWDAMASSY sah!
Brilliant conversation. Mr. Manley had all the attributes Mrs. Manley-Duncan identifies and at least two others: in good company, he had a killer sense of humor, and could rhapsodize on the intricacies of baseball like nobody's business. Thanks to you both for this.
I see the correlation now with my Grange Hill Primary school principal *Mrs.McGregor*PNP and First Lady Mrs.Beverly Manley-Dunkan-excellent leaderships. Gratitude to you leading ladies who along with my parents, teachers and my community helped shape me into the strong woman I am **today.PS**. *Mrs. Thompson* my 2nd primary school principal. Let it be known I never got * caned* by *Mrs. Thompson*🙂 Did you?
Hi brown...HI BROWN..Jamaican has a thing with brown..that's one of our prejudices...it's the colonialism in us ..it's trophy...we don't like our self if we dark...she just keep on stressing the HI BROWN..
You obviously not born before 1970s. She is speaking in reference to how Jamaica was before the 1970s. There was a time in Jamaica when dark skin people were not accepted in Jamaica. Education was denied to black Jamaicans. The island was becoming like South Africa. Families would put their brown skin children above their dark skin children. Brown or high brown children born to parents of darker hue would not acknowledged their parents in public. A dark complexion person would not get a receptionist job or a bank teller job. That's the Jamaican Bev experienced. When she married Manley it turned the white, high brown Jamaican community on it's head. It was Manley who ended the colorism in Jamaica. Bev marriage to Manley also broke down barriers for black Jamaicans. Don't judge her not knowing the context of her experiences. Those who were born in their age group to 1960s knows and understands why she's referencing. It would be the same if a African American 80 year old was married to a white man from the South. She would be relate her life experiences based on the culture at the time when that was forbidden. Please talk to older Jamaicans 60 to 100 years old and ask them what their lives were like and what Jamaica was like when they were children. You can learn something. Jamaica has come a long way. We have progressed and she was part of the progress.
She was married to both. Her children are Marley . Michael didn't mind her affair. Why are you concerned that she kept the Manley surname. Michael was married before and after her. Some of his ex remarried and kept the name. It's not our business. Focus on her wisdom not the name. She's royal.
@@eileenwatt8283 She is a phenomenal woman! For what it is worth I like her and I love her story/storytelling. She won't care about what I think nor should she. Given the relationship of the two men, I think it is a little tacky to use both of their last names under the circumstances. When she left Michael she should have left his last name too.
Totally egocentric woman. Not appropriate to keep using the name of the husband that she divorced. Her correct name should be Beverley Anderson Duncan. She takes credit for all Manley's successes but blames him for all the failures. Everything is about her.
Oh please. It's her life "should"? What you should do is focus on your own life. She was married to both men. Her children are Manleys. She got along with all his ex wives and Manley got along with DK. Why strangers should make an issue of surnames. Let it go. Peace be with you.
You have no idea what you are talking about because you are not from her era. If you live in Jamaica and you are of a dark complexion. You need to bow to Bev if you see her. If you went to high school for free and can go into any stores, hotels or anywhere in Jamaica without being told you don't belong you need to give her credit for that. Her being Michael Manleys wife was instrumental in changes so every Jamaican would be 1st class citizens. If you don't know the road traveled by someone then don't say they are not humbled when you might be the beneficiary of her struggles and not know it.
This interview was so well-executed that it flowed like a conversation, truly inspiring. I was totally engrossed by Mrs. Manley-Duncan..
Finally got the chance to see and learn about who was behind my excellent upbringing as a child in Jamaica. I saw with my own eyes how the PNP impacted my community even as a youth it was clear as day. Lol my mother is a staunch Labourite when I was growing up but my father was not involved so I have no idea-I think that was a smart-move; no one couldn't figure him. But based on who gave my father his FARM-WORK-CARDS mi mind tell mi him would likely support that side- but to dis day he will be 90 in a few months and mi still Nuh know! LAAWDAMASSY sah!
I’m now discovering this marvellous lady and she is so inspiring! Respect.
Brilliant conversation. Mr. Manley had all the attributes Mrs. Manley-Duncan identifies and at least two others: in good company, he had a killer sense of humor, and could rhapsodize on the intricacies of baseball like nobody's business. Thanks to you both for this.
Amazing interview
I see the correlation now with my Grange Hill Primary school principal *Mrs.McGregor*PNP and First Lady Mrs.Beverly Manley-Dunkan-excellent leaderships. Gratitude to you leading ladies who along with my parents, teachers and my community helped shape me into the strong woman I am **today.PS**. *Mrs. Thompson* my 2nd primary school principal. Let it be known I never got * caned* by *Mrs. Thompson*🙂 Did you?
I can relate to the Author..Raspect- Mrs. Manley Duncan.
Great interview
I held on to every word from both of you! Thanks 🙏
Did you ever finish that book? would love to get a copy.
Hi brown...HI BROWN..Jamaican has a thing with brown..that's one of our prejudices...it's the colonialism in us ..it's trophy...we don't like our self if we dark...she just keep on stressing the HI BROWN..
My grandpickney is as black as ace of spades and I love her to death . Would never want her to be any different. Respect.
You obviously not born before 1970s. She is speaking in reference to how Jamaica was before the 1970s.
There was a time in Jamaica when dark skin people were not accepted in Jamaica. Education was denied to black Jamaicans.
The island was becoming like South Africa.
Families would put their brown skin children above their dark skin children. Brown or high brown children born to parents of darker hue would not acknowledged their parents in public.
A dark complexion person would not get a receptionist job or a bank teller job.
That's the Jamaican Bev experienced.
When she married Manley it turned the white, high brown Jamaican community on it's head.
It was Manley who ended the colorism in Jamaica. Bev marriage to Manley also broke down barriers for black Jamaicans.
Don't judge her not knowing the context of her experiences. Those who were born in their age group to 1960s knows and understands why she's referencing.
It would be the same if a African American 80 year old was married to a white man from the South. She would be relate her life experiences based on the culture at the time when that was forbidden.
Please talk to older Jamaicans 60 to 100 years old and ask them what their lives were like and what Jamaica was like when they were children. You can learn something. Jamaica has come a long way. We have progressed and she was part of the progress.
Unfortunately Her husband Mr.D K.Duncn died,2020
They had a lot in common. Likes attract, opposites react. Great minds think alike fools seldom differ.
She and D.K.Duncan , had a lot in common.i
she could very well be the next prime minister of Jamaica
Wow...that she uses both last names suggests she has a lot of nerve.
She was married to both. Her children are Marley . Michael didn't mind her affair. Why are you concerned that she kept the Manley surname.
Michael was married before and after her. Some of his ex remarried and kept the name. It's not our business. Focus on her wisdom not the name. She's royal.
@@eileenwatt8283 She is a phenomenal woman! For what it is worth I like her and I love her story/storytelling. She won't care about what I think nor should she. Given the relationship of the two men, I think it is a little tacky to use both of their last names under the circumstances. When she left Michael she should have left his last name too.
@@vanessak.allmon2894 it's not your business.
Totally egocentric woman. Not appropriate to keep using the name of the husband that she divorced. Her correct name should be Beverley Anderson Duncan. She takes credit for all Manley's successes but blames him for all the failures. Everything is about her.
Oh please. It's her life "should"? What you should do is focus on your own life. She was married to both men. Her children are Manleys. She got along with all his ex wives and Manley got along with DK. Why strangers should make an issue of surnames. Let it go. Peace be with you.
The nerve to dictate what others 'should' do with their lives! Crazy!
She is not humble person
You have no idea what you are talking about because you are not from her era.
If you live in Jamaica and you are of a dark complexion. You need to bow to Bev if you see her. If you went to high school for free and can go into any stores, hotels or anywhere in Jamaica without being told you don't belong you need to give her credit for that. Her being Michael Manleys wife was instrumental in changes so every Jamaican would be 1st class citizens.
If you don't know the road traveled by someone then don't say they are not humbled when you might be the beneficiary of her struggles and not know it.
As she should NOT be!