37 reactions · 3 comments | Today we celebrate the 101st birthday anniversary of Dr. The Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley. Above is the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange paying tribute to Miss Lou. #MissLou #AuntyRoachy #MissLou101 #LouiseBennettCoverley | Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport - CGES | Facebook

1.3K views · 32 reactions | Today we celebrate the 104th birthday of Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett- Coverley, a cultural warrior who helped to valorized Jamaica’s heritage through the use of language, narrative poetry and folklore. NB: WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC BEING PLAYED.#happybirthdaymisslou #culturalheritage #nlj | National Library of Jamaica | Facebook

🌺 Celebrating the Legacy of an Icon: The Honorable Louise Bennett-Coverley, OM, OJ, MBE 🌺 Today, we honor the life and legacy of Miss Lou, an authentic Jamaican treasure whose impact on our culture transcends generations. Born on September 7, 1919, Miss Lou’s contributions to Jamaican folklore, language, and storytelling have left an indelible mark on our national identity. Through her poetry, humor, and advocacy for the Jamaican Patois, she gave voice to the spirit of the people and elevated