Very Interesting.

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What this learned man talking about? P.J.Patterson is not the present Prime Minister of Jamaica. "Movie star" Bruce Golding is the

present Prime Minister of Jamaica.

RE: the reference to "coolie" schools, I remember that Dr. Eric Williams once referred to the Hindu schools built in Trinidad by the Maha Saba as "cow sheds."

Indians in the Caribbean
As we are constantly on the move, learning something new and valuable each day, it is also very important for us to learn about our past history. Knowing our past helps us to understand who we really are, and how we came to be in the position we are in today, and that of our people, and it assists us in moving forward without missing pieces of the puzzle. In the Caribbean, many of our peoples were robbed of their identity by their colonial masters who felt it was essential to erase our past and write on a new slate. But it served their purpose. We were made to feel ashamed of our identity - Indian indentured servants and African slaves. We were brainwashed to believe that who and what we were, were somehow 'uncivilised'. (#1:- I attended an Exhibit some years ago entitled - "Out of Africa" and there for all the world to see were photographs of native Africans in their natural setting - wearing little or no clothing, with the caption "uncivilised" and next to it another with natives dressed in European clothing, with the caption "Civilised'. It was the record of history, good, bad or indifferent. #2:- While at school in the U.K. in the 70's, a classmate from Ghana shared the following with me - Her brother was attending college in St. Agustine and on Sundays would wear his African Garb. She said that he felt humiliated when persons of African descent would shout words to him such as 'Congo Man' in a derogratory fashion.) So you see, we in the Caribbean have a history that many of us today, would change if we could. We therefore must not repeat the mistakes of the past. We must listen carefully to those who came before, when they share their experiences with us, because personal history is more reliable than that which we find in many of our text books from years gone by. History books were published with information the writers wanted to preserve, not always the truth, showing our 'rulers/masters' in a favourable light. We must never try to 'muzzel' others when they share their experiences of this nature. We may learn valuable lessons from them. This seminar addresses Indians, but other races can follow theirs as they desire. As citizens of T&T and the rest of the Caribbean, it is vital for us to learn not only about ourselves, and our history, but also that of the other races living among us. Who knows, it may even assist us in becoming more appreciative of our similarities and our differences. We may live in small islands/countries, but the world is our oyster to explore. We must be proud and appreciative of who and what we are because it is the only self we have, and no one can take it away from us. Mr. Samaroo, keep up this important work.

....now only if these anti-Indian attitudes will change among some Indians themselves.......

There is also anti-indian attitude in my land- Trinidad also .Its like no one wants to say anything. I understand and you would not believe but all of us indians know its because we are superior , smarter , richer (or we do know how to make money) , we also have a culture, traditions, and we care for our family and provide for their future , so all you anti -indians put that in your pipe and smoke it.

why do we feel we are better then our Indian brothers and sisters.
Look around you my friends and see who is mugging who. Most of my friends are of Indian race and believe me they are always there for you when you need help.

What did Shakespeare said?- Call a rose by any other name and it smells just as sweet. Those perjorative terms use to describe a race of people is totally unacceptable. Nonetheless, you can call me by whatever name you want because:
I'm handsome.
I'm educated.
I'm intelligent.
I'm healthy.
I'm rich.
I'm happy.
So, you feel free to call me whatever name(S) you want but remember, your opinion does not count.

Yea all you anti-indian with your big attitude when you come to the USA remember that you are African .I have seem so many of my African friends shocked when they come up here and the way they are treated and cannot do anything about it , after those experiences they get so humble , then realty sets in and they all change.I just smile remember GOD DO NOT SLEEP

Only when I am angry I read Trinidad newspapers and when I read nonsense like this I duly reply. So where shall I start.

The above comment is right. What has happened, those Africans were born into an era where they perceived white culture as being theirs’. They therefore perceived Indian culture as being inferior. Only until they are (shall we say) exposed to the truth, they are noticeably humbled, very much ashamed etc at themselves.

In primary school, a teacher told an Indian pupil to go to the pundit and have her name translated into English. Another one is: the African pupils in an equally mixed primary school said that Indian people can’t march. I was so fortunate enough to return and see a whole group of African children “marching”, hands swinging, laid back and half-dead. If that was considered to be marching then no wonder Indian children couldn’t do that.

Manning told an American that the Indians in T&T were giving him trouble \ and he did not know what to do again. the American said to follow the American example and send them back to the reservation (joke, ha ha )