Rita Marley— By Shereita Grizzle—- Participating schools will be given instructions on how to proceed at their various assemblies this morning, as The Rita Marley Foundation is gearing up to launch its inaugural Essay Writing Competition. Under the theme ‘Bob Marley: His Music and Message’, students from Haile Selassie Junior High, Marcus Garvey High, Papine High and Bob Marley Primary and Junior High schools, will get the opportunity to creatively explore the musical legacy of the late reggae icon. Stephanie Marley, daughter of Rita Marley, told The Gleaner the first installation of the competition is open to a few select schools but that the foundation is hoping for growth over time. The foundation outlined important points the students should include in their pieces, such as the impact of Marley’s music on youth, Jamaica and the world. The pieces should also point out how Marley’s life and message encouraged … Read entire article »