Barbados Museum and Historical Society’s Klebere Perry showing students the collar that was placed around the necks of slaves while Dario Forde explains why this was done.
Principal of the Grantley Adams Memorial Secondary School, Dennis Browne addressing Monday’s proceedings.
Activities for African Awareness Month are underway at the Grantley Adams Memorial Secondary School.
Yesterday, the Blackman’s, St. Joseph educational institution held a ceremony in the hall under the theme, ‘Tribute to Haiti and the Haiti Relief Effort’. Among the guests in attendance was Director of the Commission for Pan-African Affairs, Dr. Deryck Murray and representatives of the Pan African Coalition of Organisations (PACO).
This occasion commenced with a drum call and libation. The proceedings also featured a brief service led by Bishop, Marlon Jones of the Mount Pisgah Spiritual Baptist Church. Music videos paying tribute to Haiti and a talk by Reverend, Onkphra Wells on the topic, ‘Why We Support Haiti?’ were additionally done.
During the service, representatives of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, Klebere Perry and Dario Forde gave an educational presentation on the topic, ‘Why It Is Important To Remember The Past Or History’. Included in the information shared was how knowing one’s history can help an individual feel connected to their past. Also, how it can assist an individual in determining what they would want for their future.
Pupils were additionally shown a collar used for torture during the time of slavery by the Museum’s representatives.
Grantley Adams Memorial Secondary School’s Principal, Dennis Browne in his address said the day’s event was staged to continue to educate students on their origins and struggles of their forefathers. Meanwhile, speaking about some of the hardships faced by persons residing in Haiti, he further said that the theme was selected by the school as a way of saying that they will be using whatever resources they have to help Haiti during this time of depression.(MG)