Qurux Afrika 2 – an evening of African Fashion The African continent, known for its rich history and culture, shows off its beauty in fashion through the interpretation and influence of colour, texture and style. From natural hair styles, beaded jewellery to the patterns, prints, dyes and cuts of fabric, African fashion has found its …
Emancipation Support Committee to honour Master Drummer and percussionist Junior Noel The Emancipation Support Committee is dedicating this year’s Yoruba Village Drum Festival to the memory of the late master drummer and percussionist, Donald Martin Noel Jr. better known as Junior Noel. A Special Award will also be given to his family in recognition and …
The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago joins the family and friends of Muhammad Ali, the global African community and peoples of conscience universally who stand for justice in paying tribute to the life and legacy of a hero whose warrior-hood was first widely recognized in phenomenal prowess in the boxing ring. It was …
Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey said, “We have gone through the trials and tribulations of the last 500 years…. We have that, and we are not going to look at all of that suffering but what we are going to say, is that like iron that was put into the fire, it comes …
The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad & Tobago publicly deplores the kidnap of a national of Trinidad and Tobago by officials of the Immigration Investigations Department on Henry Street, Port of Spain on the afternoon of Friday 5th December. The woman in question is Paula Hadaway Kings, the wife of Nigerian migrant, Time Okeodo Kings, and mother of …
ESC denounces pending deportation as inhumane act Reports reaching the Emancipation Support Committee indicate that a new phase of shameful and dishonorable conduct has been initiated by immigration officials in this country. In the name of the good people of this Republic they have begun secretly rounding up immigrants from the continent of Africa without …
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The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago expresses unwavering solidarity with the parents of Michael Brown, African Americans across the US, youth and other concerned citizens of the United States and the larger global community, as we stand together shocked and deeply pained at the verdict announced on Monday 21st November at 10:00pm, like …
The Context of the Reparations Struggle Haitians liberated themselves from chattel slavery and won their freedom on the battlefield. Haiti’s independence, formally declared on January 1, 1804, was no compromise. However that hard won independence was compromised over time by many forces: the economic and political isolation of the war-devastated country, betrayals by those whom …
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2014 could be your year Here are the winners from 2013. Registration has begun for 2014 and the competitions will begin from October 18, 2014. Don’t miss this oportunity. Lots of prizes to be won!
Request to CIO Downes re abuses against Time Kings Dear Mr. Downes On behalf of the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad & Tobago I write to you on a matter of immediate and urgent humanitarian concern. Ongoing actions by a few of the officers within the Immigration Department in relation to Nigerian national, Mr. Time …