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The Peter Tosh Toughie awards are meant to honor those who stand up and fight for equality and dignity, which Peter Tosh exemplified through his life and music. We will accept weekly suggestions for the "Toughie" and will announce our winner on http://www.PeterTosh.com If you have a nomination, please submit it via direct message

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Niambe McIntosh, Peter's daughter, and Cory explore Colorado's "gold rush." #ItsLegal!

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Your vote could help a community arts center in Riverton, IL which endeavors to keep kids off the streets and out of trouble. Vote for your favorite cause now in our Can't Blame The Youth campaign. http://bit.ly/Zq26tR

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Fan Brian S. submitted this drawing of Peter. Jah bless, Ras Brian.

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Casa Milagro in Costa Rica will implement distance learning programs for youth. Support it with your VOTE in the Can’t Blame The Youth campaign. http://bit.ly/Zq26tR

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“Fools die for want of wisdom.” Read more of Peter’s wise words, courtesy of our friends at Midnight Raver Blog. http://ow.ly/kZHxz

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A youth activity center in Mali could receive support from you to carry on Peter’s activist legacy. Vote now http://bit.ly/Zq26tR

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Peter Tosh fan art submitted by Tony B.

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An arts center in Jamaica is one potential recipient of support from the “Can’t Blame The Youth” campaign. Is it the one you want to support? Vote now. http://bit.ly/Zq26tR (Photo: Jah Calo in Studio Black with three of Bluefields' most promising young persons.)

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Peter’s former manager, Herbie Miller, shared some stories on a Ustream chat in 2011. Missed it? Enjoy the discussion here: http://bit.ly/YqEIM5 Photo (c) Jamaica Gleaner

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Vote!

Members of Peter's family and representatives of his Estate have reviewed all the entries for the "Can't Blame The Youth" campaign. Now YOU, as a community, can decide what project you want to support. Click here to vote: https://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/314733/voteable_entries

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Get up, stand up! Support change in the world. Vote today for the project you want to support in the Peter Tosh Can't Blame The Youth campaign! http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/314733/voteable_entries

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“Some goin’ east, and some goin’ west. Some stand aside to try their best. Some livin’ big but the most is livin’ small. They just can’t even find no food at all.” – from "Stop That Train" by Peter Tosh

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This week in Peter Tosh history: Legalize It is certified platinum and Equal Rights is certified gold in 1999. Tag a friend on this post on Facebook for your chance to win a copy of the legacy edition of each record.

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Our friends at Midnight Raver just uncovered (and shared) this incredible snippet of Peter performing “Pick Myself Up (Acoustic)” during a radio interview in Austria in 1981. Enjoy: trib.al/RpBtvNS

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A lot has changed since Peter and the Wailers ruled reggae. What do you think about the evolution? jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130312/ent/ent1.html

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Fan Samuel I. submitted this sketch of Peter Tosh. Submit your fan art to the page using the message function and we’ll feature our favorites!