The journey to overcoming structural racism is one where the deck is stacked. Speak your truth and face reprisal or bite your tongue- stay quiet and get along by getting by.

We continue to tell a lie.

Yesterday we celebrated Emancipation day. Trinidad and Tobago was the first independent country to declare a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

We continue to tell a lie.

Growing up in Belmont in the 60s and 70s, my fondest memories are of a strong community, family and extended family values and spirit.