William Alexander Stephenson

“ Each time I attend at Liberty Hall, I come away with the music of the Universal Ethiopian Anthem ringing in my ears. The melody is a shirring one possessing the power and the grip of La Marsellaise. The last time I heard it rendered, it roused me even more than on the previous occasions I heard it sung. All national anthems have a history. What was it that impelled the composer of this beautiful, devotional, inspiring anthem with this theme? ”

“ In conclusion – to all – black men and women, Africans or people of aboriginal African blood, be you fair or dark; to all whom the white man can conveniently apply the term “Negro;” in the name of Jehovah, this anthem is sacredly and respectfully dedicated by the composer.” ”

“ Nor can we leave unsaid a word of praise for our fearless and intrepid leader, the Honorable Marcus Garvey, who gave us all hope, courage and the overwhelming inspiration to work and contribute our mite and might for the redemption of our Motherland Africa. ”