Memories of Trinidad and Tobago’s 1970 Revolution is an oral history project aimed at capturing the stories, experiences, and legacies of individuals who played key roles in the 1970 Revolution in Trinidad and Tobago. The project seeks to provide a platform for those voices that helped shape the movement, which in turn, transformed the nation.
Makemba Kunle
Makemba Kunle explores his personal journey during the Black Power Revolution in Trinidad and Tobago in 1970. The conversation highlights key events of the 1970 Revolution, including the protests, police harassment, and the political activities that Kunle observed and participated in. Kunle shares his reflections on the legacy of the
Khafra Kambon
Kambon emphasizes the role of university students and trade unions in mobilizing the public, forming alliances with radical trade union leaders, and organizing protests. He recounts several key moments, including the strikes, demonstrations, and the pivotal march on February 26, 1970, which culminated in a takeover of the Royal Bank
Winston Suite
Winston Suite shares his background in teaching, his involvement in educational reform, and his leadership in organizing movements aimed at addressing youth unemployment in South Trinidad. He talks about the formation of the Universal Movement for Reconstruction of Black Identity (UMROBI), the challenges faced during the 1970s, and his advocacy
Malcolm Kernahan
Malcolm Kernahan reflects on his participation in the protests of 1970, focusing on the struggles against unemployment and discrimination, and the socio-political movements of the time. His narrative includes the challenges of building a sustainable movement, NUFF's ideological divisions, and the eventual crackdown that led to the disbandment of the
