Today is the celebration of the anniversary of the birth of three great men. Emperor Menelik the 2nd of Ethiopia where under his leadership they defeated the Italians at the battle of Adwa in 1896. The Most Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey the greatest black prophet of our time, born in Jamaica and established the (UNIA) Universal Negro Improvement Association to empower Africans at home and abroad. His impact is very significant and his philosophies have inspired many individuals including myself

Blessed Earthstrong Emperor Menelik II I n I would like to salute the life, legacy and works of Emperor Menelik II. His visionary leadership helped to lay the foundations upon which H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I would build the modern nation of Ethiopia. Emperor Menelik II was most known for his victory over Italian forces at the battle of Adwa. He was also the person who approved Lidj Tafari receiving the title of Dejazmatch. Upon his coronation, H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I unveiled a sta