We Honour CaribbeanFreedom Fighters : Shirley Chishlom, Walter Rodney , Harry Belafonte

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One Caribbean Nation.
Shirley Chishlom
Quotes: "When morality comes against profit, it is seldom that profit loses."
"If they don't give you a seat at the table bring a folding chair"


Walter Rodney
Quote: " For the only great men among the unfree and the oppressed are those who struggle to destroy the oppressor."

Harry Belafonte
 Quote: " You can cage the singer but not the song."


We conclude our contribution to Black History month, by honouring three Caribbean freedom fighters, who have contributed greatly to the struggle for Black Liberation. We urge all Caribbean institutions of learning, from kindergarten to unversity, to promote Black Studies. The Caribbean has been instrumental in the Black global struggle , for social and economic justice. 

Flags of the Caribbean





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