Author Archives: marvalousmarva

About marvalousmarva

I am an educator, writer, and community/cultural activist of Jamaican heritage, deeply concerned about the way we shape and are shaped by society. How do we engage the resources around us to realize our creative potential? It is my intention to engage an audience in energetic and provocative discussion on these issues.

Stepping Boldly with Nelson Mandela on the Long Walk to Freedom

Posted on December 23, 2013

The Legacy of Nelson Mandela by Marva McClean, PhD What a friend the world has in this symbol of possibilities! I was born amid the winds of change in Jamaica, a country fueled by the yearning for freedom and self-determination, … Continue reading →

Posted in African Diaspora, Anti-Apartheid Movement, Anti-Racist Ideology, cultural diversity, Disrupting/Dismantling Hegemony, Grassroots Leadership, Nelson Mandela | 5 Comments

What Empowers You?

Posted on December 1, 2013

What Empowers You?                Paseros: Marva & Margaret Celebrations! I am committed to celebrating the bonds of friendship. I see this as my estate of great wealth. In particular, I believe that my circle … Continue reading →

Posted in feminine leadership, creativity | 4 Comments

Send My Roots Rain

Posted on October 24, 2013

Send my Roots Rain The  morning after the accident on Florida’s I -95, I found myself browsing my book shelf for my volume of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poetry. Something deep within spoke to me and sent me searching for this … Continue reading →

Posted in feminine leadership, creativity, Honoring Life's Cycle, Poetry of Redemption, The Miracle of Life | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

And I Shall Find Peace There [Yeats]

Posted on October 11, 2013

The Circle of Life: Searching for Peace on the Continuum The third week in September, I joined with friends from my childhood to celebrate the 50th birthday anniversary of a dear friend. We kicked up our heels, danced the night … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, Circle of Life, feminine leadership, creativity, Honoring Life's Cycle, Loss & Acceptance, Tuck Everlasting | Tagged | 2 Comments

Friendship..Mutuality & Social Justice: What Are You Doing For Others?

Posted on September 19, 2013

We may have all come in different ships but we are in the same boat now. MLK “We may have all come in different ships but we are in the same boat now,” Martin Luther King declared decades ago. This … Continue reading →

Posted in African Diaspora, Caribbean Diasopora, Dr. Martin Luther King, Education, Enlightenment, relationships, Social Justice and Equity | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dancing With My Daughter by Marva McClean

Posted on September 10, 2013

The mother –daughter relationship is known to be one of the most complex and often explosive of relationships. It can also be empowering and life affirming; a bond that can build bridges and lay the foundation for generations to come. … Continue reading →

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Look for me in the Whirlwind or the Storm

Posted on August 21, 2013

Subversive Words & Militant Actions by Marva McClean    Look for me in the whirlwind and the storm! These words spoken by Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey, remind us of our accountability to take action to address the ills in … Continue reading →

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Are You My Friend?

Posted on August 13, 2013

Exploring the Mystical Power of Friendship Is it Serendipity? Fate? Or the inevitable colliding of time? What creates that mystical essence of kinship between folk who though meeting for the first time, experience a sense of familiarity, of connection that … Continue reading →

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Teach Me How to Whisper…

Posted on August 5, 2013
Posted in Circle of Life, cultural diversity, feminine leadership, creativity, Heritage | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Search for Meaning from Life’s Chaos..A Young Friend shares a powerful message

Posted on July 30, 2013

This I Believe You have to live with what is handed to you. by Sarai Age 14 The most important thing to know about the world is that it is not fair. As life goes on, it does not keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Circle of Life, Enlightenment, Family Life, relationships | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments