Powerpoint Presentation for

Louise Bennett

Group Members: Hayden Ram, Nathanael Le Gendre

 Her Life Span

Born: September 7, 1919,

Died: July 26, 2006 (age 86 years),

 Her Origin

Born:Kingston,Jamaica

Died:Toronto,Canada
 Occupation and Artistic
Focus
Born in Jamaica, Louise Bennett, popularly called "Miss
Lou," was a poet, writer, performer, and folklorist. She
was well-known for her contributions to Jamaican Patois
literature and folklore and was an expert in the poetry
genre. Her work centered on using language and performance
to celebrate and capture Jamaica's diverse cultural
manifestations. The poem "Colonization in Reverse," which
satirically examines the experiences of Jamaican immigrants
to England in the middle of the 20th century, is among her
best-known compositions.
Organizations and Movements
Although Louise Bennett did not start any particular groups
or movements, the acknowledgment of Jamaican identity and
cultural movements benefited greatly from her important
contributions to Jamaican culture, especially her work in
performance, folklore, and poetry. Despite not being the
creator of official organizations, she represented Jamaica
culturally and was honored for her contributions to the
nation's arts and culture. Beyond ties to specific
institutions, Bennett has shaped Jamaica's cultural
environment.
 Awards/Accolades
Unrelated to any movements or organizations, Louise Bennett's
noteworthy contributions to literature and culture have earned her
several honors and recognitions. She received the Musgrave Medal
from the Institute of Jamaica in 1965 in recognition of her
contributions to the growth of the arts in Jamaica. One of Jamaica's
greatest distinctions, she was later named a Member of the Jamaican
Order of Merit in 1974 in recognition of her exceptional
accomplishments and influence on Jamaican culture.

These awards highlight the recognition and appreciation for Louise

Bennett's influential work in promoting Jamaican Patois, folklore,
and traditions through her poetry, performances, and cultural
contributions.
 Bibliography
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MARSON CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY IN THE POETRY OF UNA MARSON.
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1034&context=theses_dissertations

Government, Jamaica. (2018). Louise Bennett-Coverley - Jamaica Information Service. Jamaica

Information Service. https://jis.gov.jm/information/famous-jamaicans/louise-bennett-coverley/

Dawson, A. (2007). Colonization in Reverse: An Introduction. JSTOR; University of Michigan Press.

https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv3znzng.4?seq=3

Nwankwo, I. K. (2009). Introduction (Ap)Praising Louise Bennett: Jamaica, Panama, and Beyond.
Journal of West Indian Literature, 17(2), VIII–XXV. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23019943

LB-C Heritage Council. (2022). Bio. LBC Heritage Council.

https://www.louisebennettheritage.com/bio-1

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