Caribbean Matters: Trinidad and Tobago ends tribute to colonialism
The ugly parts of history of the Caribbean continue to define much of the present. From the “discovery” by Christopher Columbus, the ensuing genocide of native populations, European colonization, and enslavement of Africans brought to the region via the Transatlantic slave trade, there is a lot to unpack.
Efforts to amend and correct that history are underway across Caribbean nations. Recently Trinidad and Tobago has been in the news for efforts to change official government symbols which represent Columbus and British colonial rule for ones that are more representative of the people’s history.
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean.