Deeper Conversations: The Life Of D.K Duncan

[@TheNovice2]

I really think Bev is perhaps one of Jamaica's most if not the most down to earth woman. Very intelligent and accomplished, been up there in 'high circles' but still hold on to her grassroot persona in a very delicate and dignified way.

[@normadellewhittle1628]

What a superb conversation honoring a Jamaican activist patron! Thanks for the historical political lessons!

[@andrewDaMack]

Absolutely. This is exactly why I like her.

[@spirittraveller7411]

I admire her; now I realize who set the foundation for us growing up. This broadcast is priceless.

[@eyeandisinclair821]

Beverly is a radical like myself.

[@champaynegonzalez3654]

Totally agree with yah

[@MoneyStory52]

Beverly’s memory is impeccable and her tone has not changed. Amazing!

[@eileenwatt8283]

Imani was correct. The younger generation never lived in this era I see some young people negative criticism of Bev when they are clueless about the era. They don't realize that Bev paved the way for them to live in a free Jamaica.

[@suziesflavazkitchen9971]

These interviews are priceless!!,,not allowing others to write our history,yes write it, voice it,in the present...im loving it.

[@andrewDaMack]

I've never listened keenly to the lyrics of Marley's war but going forward, whenever I hear this song I'll think of DK Duncan. This was a great conversation and tribute. I could listen to Bev Manley speak all day. Not only is she brilliant but she possess so much insight... direct knowledge and participation into a key era of Jamaica's social and political history.

[@michaelrwilliams5466]

It's refreshing to learn all this history, I was there when Michael Manley won the election in 72; Dr DK did dental work then when he had his office in crossroads down from Regal theater, and Beverly Anderson Manley-Duncan was at JBC South Oden Ave.

[@franchin5241]

It was a beautiful time. One of national pride and self love. As young teenagers, we were fully immersed in thee movement and nation building. We didn't crave things but to be a part of nation building. What a time! Thank you Ms. Bev, DK and you, Imani.

[@bridgetthornton8292]

The most inspiring story I loved listening to was that Michael Manley flew to London after the notting hill defence from the west Indians against the horrific racism and violence they faced in late 60s to talk to the peoples of the carribean. I was a young 19 yr old Irish girl Republican of course. Thanks to the fight back mostly Jamaicans we got race legislated laws. Thank you Michael Manley

[@pamelawatson1666]

She is my idol. Growing I wanted to like her in every way. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to tell her admist options

[@bulmackb2214]

Beverly Manley I respect and honour you. Such a strong beautiful black lady. And a Lady in deed. You are a stepping stone for all woman of age. I was born in the 70s and my lord you are education me on a lot of things of the land of my birth THANK U. your deserved to be recognised by jamaica and by the people. Am sure not many peoples knows you were the back bone behind your husband..

[@h3ttyswlth844]

This explains the struggle of the poor working class people throughout the Caribbean in that era

[@audreyclarke6240]

Very good discussion. Please get this in book / DVD form. This is wonderful History that needs to be published. Proud of you both. St Hughs is proud of you Beverley Manley Duncan. St Hughs Old Girl. 💘 🙏

[@beverlydinofer6603]

Great tribute. Wake up Jamaica.

[@happyhope940]

There are many highly educated and intelligent women in Jamaica but without a doubt I think Beverly is one of or the most intelligent and down to earth woman Jamaica has seen. She blended in extremely well with Manley and his upbringing with her humble upbringing, representing the lower echelons in Jamaican society. With a woman of such knowledge and intelligence is truly amazing to listen to. I would listen to her 24 sevens.

[@spirittraveller7411]

Agree 100%.

[@spirittraveller7411]

Looking back now I can see the similarities between my elementary school principal *Mrs.McGregor* and Mrs. Beverly Manley-Duncan. These are strong, educated, beautiful role models for the people of Jamdown.

[@densilpierre4095]

I remember attending a PNP youth conference at the national arena in the 1970s,and Dr Duncan that he is a revolutionary socialist, and the entire audience stands n shout in support of his comments, the euphoria was so strong, we were ready to change this colonial system, however other forces locally and abroad ensure that it never happen 😭😭

[@clammie3048]

Well done. One love

[@eleanorhines9227]

this is a very enlightening conversation. I agree should be taught in schools and colleges so they too can become enlightened.

[@zuridjan684]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤

[@MindSSetMedia3241]

When since promiscuity and sleeping around become this great admirable trait that people are to be praised for.

[@keishachannerphillips1217]

Very interesting and educational talk. Thank you Imani for hosting this and educationing Jamaica.

[@Ahuuakh-Amerindian]

GRATITUDE.................. 👀👀👀

[@sandybradshaw1879]

This is CLASS ROOM applicable to Real Life! #lovesign - Thanks a million

[@JaquelineBaker12]

Professor Anthony Bogues makes a great point. Mentioning without reflecting on your past you couldn’t achieve true independence and equality in 1962.

[@marvalyngarrison182]

One love great job 👍

[@sophia6285]

The PNP is trying very hard to revamp the image of the party with these documentaries but the operative words are WAS, DID, HAPPENED! And in the words of the illustriius MRS. Manley Duncan was their lives and fight worth it because things are the same today as it was back then 50 years ago. They did GREAT things in the 70s made GREAT strides BUT what did the younger generation in their party who ruled Jamaica for 18 years BECAUSE OF THE GOOD THAT THEY MICHAEL, BEVERLY & DK did, that generation reversed and ruined almost everything good that they did. SO JUST LIKE DK DUNCAN BEFORE HE ENTERED POLITICS, VOTE POLICY NOT PARTY! DON'T VOTE FOR A MEMORY VOTE FOR WHAT YOU SEE IN FRONT OF YOU NOW!!!!

[@TheNovice2]

Hi, when will you be releasing Beverly Manley Uncensored? I saw the trailer and anxiously awaiting its release.

[@wayneanthony1089]

DK Duncan was one of the most strident and militant...(if not the most) persons in Jamaica's most turbulent and divisive period in the post- independent period!... He was, in a sense, The political face of the "STREETS" . In Jamaica, being the 4th most murderous country on Earth, this kind of personality must be "celebrated" and his "contribution" glorified!....A great choice for National Hero.....I presume🤔

[@nadinehall9631]

Did not know that he passed, wow!

[@jennifercuffy806]

Rip 🙏🏿

[@rosebeckford1476]

It must happen so Jah say untill the theory becomes action every where is war so jamacians lets do what we can with what we have

[@AZZATT77]

Orlando Patterson's book referenced by Mrs. Manley-Duncan is an excellent book 📖 and a goog read. 'The Confounding Island.' Patterson is a Harvard University sociology professor, and was an advisor to Michael in the early 70s.

[@cyndis665]

This is nice. I still would like to know specifically what was done...democratic beliefs yes, but what does that translate to for the ordinary people. Even when you say Education, what was done? Education doesn't start in high school where scholarships might come in handy...but what was put in place in the early childhood stages where Education is critical in the formative years for poor people. I think there was a lot of bantering but no real solutions that the ordinary poor people could understand.

[@lenah4160]

I wonder which of these men were the Love ❤️ of her Life. I can see why see was attracted to both men . U Go Miss Bev nice to know you were just like us . We love powerful Men Lol 😂 and we love 💕 our bad boys also.

[@eileenwatt8283]

They probably both were. Some people have more than one "love of their life". It depends on timing. Where the person was in their life when they met person A and person B. They both had different personalities. People are not one dimensional. We can have more than one soul mates and one is not lesser or higher than the other. It's all about what needs were met by the 2 different husbands.

[@carltonjohnson5588]

Listening to this discussion is only trying to romanticized Dk and is partly true. As one who knew DK in the 60's , he was a patriotic black leader, but he see Jamaica and Jamaican as a nation that only fit into his ideas . His radical thinking drowned from Dr Rodney's philosophy which is a radical socialist/black power believes. At that time manly's philosophy was democratic socialism , an egalitarian society .DK 's ideas was a radical transformation of the social structure. DK sees the class structure in Jamaica. I must remind you that st.Hilders girl school was not too far from his dental office in Browns town with its segregated school . The experience of him in that time influenced him and our thinking at That time.

[@jennifercuffy806]

❤️👍🏾

[@claudiap9621]

Very poor volume.

[@jalex345]

Everyone wants their story heard; paint the picture. The fact is Michael Manley WAS the man with the vision. He brought DK in but personal interest and desires always cloud the story. He wasn’t a failure as one might project in the narrative.

[@karlenegordon3848]

Well the PNP of today has fulfilled Norman Manley’s fear of the “Sleepy Centre” taking over the Party. They are no different from any other Political Party.

[@densilpierre4095]

I agree with you, as long as these people are running the party i won't vote, the JLP worst

[@ke5146]

Then you won’t make change someone will win

[@tanyamcclure3700]

YES RIGHT! “ NO BASTARD NO DEH AGAIN! WE ALL SPIRITUAL PEOPLE CAME BACKED SEEN THE SHADOW OF THINGS COMING TO LIGHT 💡 WHAT HAVE DONE! PAYDAY IS AHEAD OF US NOW!

[@ke5146]

We need to know all the sell out let they name forever known as treason

[@donovansheppard1530]

We say D K

[@mamarston]

The 4 Hs were frank Hill, Richard Hart, Ken Hill and Arthur Henry. They were seen as Marxist because they were super progressive

[@fortherecord6412]

Jamaica is a failed state the next Zimbabwe. So there we are.

[@h3ttyswlth844]

This is very educational and it explains the struggle of the Caribbean people socially and politically praise God for those people who fought for the upliftment of the poor working class during that era

[@densilpierre4095]

The failure started when Jamaican people voted for the JLP when we get so called independence

[@eileenwatt8283]

Only someone who hasn't seen the progress would see failure. If you are under 60 you would see the Jamaica today as failure while those who have lived during the oppression sees the Jamaica not as a 3rd world country but a developing country.