On this day in Jamaican History – Retired US four-star & the 65thUnited States Secretary of State (2001–2005) Colin Luther Powell, was born on April 5, 1937 in Harlem , New York to Jamaican parents, Theopolis and Maud Powell. Powell’s father grew up in Top Hill Jamaica and his mother was born in Westmoreland Jamaica. Growing up his parents stressed the importance of education and personal achievement. – Learn more here – http://bit.ly/p98b6V