Lecture Series launched by distinguished researcher – Dr. Lisa Aubrey, African-American Scholar and Professor. “I can’t share with you enough my Thanks for selecting me to be the Feature speaker for the launch of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series. Kwame has a personal resonance for me. His passion, his fire for all things African, …
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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 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 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 …