Sam Sharpe
Sam Sharpe was a prominent Jamaican Baptist deacon and leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, which sought to end slavery in Jamaica. He is celebrated as a national hero for his advocacy for the rights of enslaved Africans and his efforts to promote church attendance over forced labor, ultimately contributing to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
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Baptist deacon Sam Sharpe became a national hero for his leadership in the 1831 Christmas Rebellion.
Garth Rattray | What would our National Heroes think of us today? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-10-26
Sam Sharpe rose from bondage to become a symbol of moral conviction, proving that liberty begins in the mind.
Dr Andrew Holness: Let's honour the living heroes among us | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20
The ceremony was held before the statue of National Hero Sam Sharpe.
Oct 4 belatedly proclaimed ‘Mount Alvernia Chetwood Day’ in MoBay | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-17
Sam Sharpe is one of those national heroes who I think is underplayed.
Lasco Chin Foundation champions the culture | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-09-15
Sam Sharpe is connected to South St James because he was born there and played a significant role in the end of slavery.
‘Queen of the South’ plans to be a model politician | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-06
Sam Sharpe is honored for his role in the fight for freedom.
Mark Golding | Place social justice, equity, empowerment at centre of mission | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-01
Sam Sharpe chose martyrdom over injustice during the Baptist War in Jamaica.
Dennis Minott | When Haiti knocked, Jamaica barred the door | In FocusJamaica· 2025-05-25
Elder Sam Sharpe led his congregation to lobby for church attendance at Christmas instead of being forced to work.
Patricia Green | Conserving heritage akin to serving God | In FocusJamaica· 2025-04-20
