| 15th July 2010 |
Congratulations to the World Africa Diaspora Union
ESC congratulates WADU for hosting conference from July 8th-10th
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| 19th June 2010 |
Congratulations to the New PM
ESC extends a warm congratulations to the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
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| 28th January 2010 |
Launch of Fund for the Reconstruction and Development of Haiti
In light of the emergency needs, the Emancipation Support Committee renews its public encouragement to citizens to continue their generous
support to reliable funds for the relief efforts in Haiti.
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| 25th January 2010 |
TIME RUNNING OUT FOR HAITI
Haitian Activist Lucie Tondreau Offers a Closer Look at the Devastation and Pleads for Decisive and Sustained Action from the Caribbean Diaspora
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| 4th August 2009 |
ST. VINCENT PM URGES CARIBBEAN TO REDUCE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS WITH AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Honourable Dr. Ralph Gonsalves believes that Caribbean countries should forge deeper ties with African nations – and he is urging them to begin doing this by taking concrete steps to lift travel and visa restrictions with those countries.
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| 30th July 2009 |
Emancipation Support Committee Launches Airport Exhibits
The Emancipation Support Committee today announced the launch
of exhibits to commemorate Emancipation at the Piarco and Crown Point
International Airports.
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| 23rd July 2009 |
Expressions of Freedom – Youthful, Powerful Performances
Without a doubt, one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the
Emancipation celebrations has to be the Pan-African Spectacular featuring great acts from across
the Diaspora.
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| 23rd July 2009 |
Top Local and International Performers For Grand Opening Of The Emancipation Village
Emancipation 2009 will kick into high gear on Wednesday, July 29th when a
slate of top international and local artistes get set to perform at the Lidj Yasu Omowale
Emancipation Village at the Queens Park Savannah.
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| 15th July 2009 |
Welcome Statement: First Kwame Ture Lecture Series for 2009
Welcome to the first lecture of the Kwame Ture Memorial Public Lecture Series for Emancipation
2009. Since 1992 the Emancipation Support Committee has been hosting a public lecture series to
disseminate information to our people to improve their psychological and psychic health
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| 22nd June 2009 |
KWAME TURE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES 2009 EXAMINES OUR CHANGING WORLD
The Emancipation Support Committee (ESC) recently
launched the 2009 installment of the Kwame Ture Memorial Public Lecture Series. This year’s
event, centered on the theme ‘Seize New Opportunities as the World Changes,’ reviews
recent significant events such as the global financial meltdown and explores the ways in
which the people of the Diaspora can use these occasions to bring substantive and positive
changes to their environment.
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| 20th June 2009 |
Haiti : the capital of the Diaspora?
Haiti was the first independent
nation in Latin America and the first independent African nation in the world.
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| 16th June 2009 |
MUKASA ‘WILLE RICKS’ DADA TO SPEAK AT LAUNCH OF THE KWAME TURE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES
Civil rights veteran and ‘fiery orator,’ Willie Ricks, also known as Mukasa Dada, is to be the featured speaker at the launch of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series.
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| 25th May 2009 |
ESC to Launch Emancipation Celebrations 2009
The ESC is pleased to announce that the launch of Emancipation Celebrations 2009 will take place on May 25th at 7:00 pm at the Lions Civic Centre in Port of Spain.
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| 30th January 2009 |
Letter to President Obama
 The Emancipation Support Committee expresses
congratulations to President Barack H. Obama
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| 25th July 2008 |
The beautiful African songstress KAISSA
The beautiful African songstress KAISSA, takes the Emancipation
stage on Thursday July 31stalongside Lebo M, Ella Andall and
Brother Resistance
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| 24th July 2008 |
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This year’s Emancipation is aptly themed "Crossing New Frontiers to Conquer Today's Challenges"- the six day Calendar of Events features an exciting, eclectic mix of culture, art, education, spirituality and entertainment. Get ready for a whirlwind week unlike any other!
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| 22nd July 2008 |
LEBO M INTERNATIONAL CONCERT
The Emancipation Support Committee presents a concert will be a tremendous collection of beauty, power and African spirit. A true expression of African art presented through music, dance, praise singing and costumed performances called ukuGiya.
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| 22nd July 2008 |
Media release Book launch Claudia Jones
the Emancipation Support Committee in collaboration with NALIS and the Centre for Gender and Development Studies is pleased to announce the launch of Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones by Trinidad born author Dr. Carole Boyce Davies.
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| 22nd July 2008 |
Emancipation 2008 - Media release workshops
The Emancipation Commemorations for 2008 will be a dynamic mixture of events, activities and experiences.
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| 20th June 2008 |
Dennis Pantin News Article
Speaking on the topic – Capitalism and the Destruction of the Environment: New Challenges to Human Survival and Development, Mr. Pantin identified some of the current challenges facing our society – pollution, global warming and climate change.
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| 9th June 2008 |
Phillip Emeagwali News Article
At the launch of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series, at the JFK Lecture Theatre, a capacity 500 strong audience listened attentively as Dr. Philip Emeagwali painted a picture of the internet from the moon, “Just picture the Internet as an electronic web over the earth, the 8th continent, with millions of twinkling points, a feast for the eyes and the mind
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| 8th June 2008 |
Kwame Ture Lecture Series Launch
Nigerian scientist and inventor, Dr. Philip Emeagwali, will be the special guest lecturer at the launch of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series 2008.
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| 15th August 2007 |
Public Lecture - Sunday 19th August 2007,
A Public Lecture -Dr. Samba Buri Mboup - Pan Africanism Today: Fulfilling Garvey's Vision or Betraying the African Mission?
A view from the African Continent
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| 4th July 2007 |
Kwame Ture Lecture Series
Kwame Ture Lecture Series Schedule
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| 4th April 2007 |
EMANCIPATION 2007 Commemorating Major Milestones in History
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| 4th April 2007 |
Commemorating the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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| 4th April 2007 |
Press Release - Salute to the Shouter Baptist
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| 4th April 2007 |
Memories of Pain & Glory on a Historic Anniversary
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| 20th June 2006 |
The Spirit of Emancipation Award
Emancipation Support Committee decided to award a number of persons in Trinidad and Tobago the Spirt of Emancipation Award.
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| 11th June 2006 |
Launch of the Kwame Ture Lecture Series
Dr. Wade Nobles, world renowned psychologist in the field of African Psychology is the keynote speaker at the launch of this year’s Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series.
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| 25th May 2006 |
Launch of Emancipation 2006
Emancipation 2006 will be launched on May 25th, African Liberation Day, at the V.I.P. Lounge, Hasley Crawford Stadium at 7:00 p.m.
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| 27th January 2006 |
Media Release: Khartoum Summit Ends With Historic Decision By African Union To Celebrate Emancipation Day
KHARTOUM SUMMIT ENDS WITH HISTORIC DECISION BY AFRICAN UNION TO CELBRATE EMANCIPATION DAY
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| 2nd August 2005 |
Photo Gallery Updates
Photos of our specially invited guests including President Obasanjo of Nigeria.
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| 20th July 2005 |
Media Release on Batoto Yetu
VILLAGE VIBES:
BATOTO YETU - EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE, DAZZLING THE WORLD
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| 7th July 2005 |
Updated Cutural Programme
CULTURAL PROGRAMME EMANCIPATION 2005:
“Discarding Broken Chains, Discovering Unbroken Connections”
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| 7th July 2005 |
Media Release on Business Symposium
FORMER US ASSISTANT ENERGY SECRETARY TO LEAD PANEL AT TRANS-ATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
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| 7th July 2005 |
Emancipation Support Committee visited the Maroon Caves of Paramin
As part of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture series the Emancipation Support Committee visited the Maroon Caves of Paramin, Maraval.
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| 5th July 2005 |
Dr. Noel Watson delivers the 5th Lecture
Dr. Noel Watson delivers the 5th Lecture in Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series on the topic Alternative Approaches to the Urban Crises.
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| 30th June 2005 |
Young leaders discuss "The Missing Generation
Young leaders discuss "The Missing Generation: Challenges of Youth, Culture and the Global Village" in the 4th presentation in Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series
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| 23rd June 2005 |
Cricket and West Indian Nationhood.
Dr. Rudi Webster delivers the 3rd Lecture in Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series on the topic Cricket and West Indian Nationhood.
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| 20th June 2005 |
Emancipation celebrations.
The presidents of Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda invited to Emancipation celebrations.
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| 12th June 2005 |
The Emancipation Support Committee kicks off the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series
The Emancipation Support Committee kicks off the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series with an electrifying lecture delivered by Dr. Molefi Asante.
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| 9th June 2005 |
Cultural: Bunny Wailer and Freddie McGregor to perform on Saturday 30 July 2005
Cultural: Bunny Wailer and Freddie McGregor to perform on Saturday 30 July 2005 at the Pan-African Spectacular; the International Concert of celebrity performers from across the African diaspora.
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| 1st June 2005 |
Cultural: Batoto Yetu to perform "Birth of Nzinga".
Cultural: Batoto Yetu to perform "Birth of Nzinga". This electrifying group of young Harlemities, many of them children, will be performing at the Grand Opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Village to perform their smash hit "Birth of Nzinga" on July 27, 2005.
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| 25th May 2005 |
Emancipation Support Committee launches Emancipation 2005
Emancipation Support Committee launches Emancipation 2005 and presents the 2005 Theme Statement: “Discarding Broken Chains… Discovering Unbroken Connections.”
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| 16th February 2005 |
Ferdie Ferreira delivers the 2nd Lecture
Ferdie Ferreira delivers the 2nd Lecture in Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture Series on the topic African Contributions to Modern Trinidad and Tobago.
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| 14th February 2005 |
Dara E. Healy interviews Khafra Kambon about the International Trade and Investment Symposium to Focus on Business Opportunities in Energy between Caribbean and Africa .
Vicki Bailey, former U.S Assistant Secretary in the Department of Energy, will headline the Emancipation Support Committee’s fifth annual International Trade and Investment Symposium, which takes place on July 28 th this year.
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