Anson reports on Roi Kwabena's inclusion to Black Achievers List

Trinis on list of history's black achievers
By Anson Gonzalez

Roi Kwabena is greatly pleased to be included in the list of history's
greatest black achievers. The International Slavery Museum opened its
doors in Liverpool, England in mid-August with an exhibition of
history's black achievers. Some are household names, others are barely
known. All are extraordinary.

Kwabena's years of work in his homeland, where he began as a youth,
and his travels through the Caribbean, north Africa, and the United
Kingdon have certainly made an impression as an activist and artist
in the field of Black consciousness. He has produced several books and
other publications, and has lectured and performed widely. He has
earned a formal Doctor of Philosophy degree, and on two occasions was
Poet Laureate of the city of Birmingham.

The other great Trinidadians included on the list include:

Stokely Carmichael - Civil rights activist, 1941-98
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Carmichael moved to Harlem at 11. He was
leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, bringing
black students together to protest against segregation. One of the
first activists to use the term " Black Power".



Learie Constantine - Cricketer, politician, lawyer, 1901-71
One of the finest all-rounders in cricket, Constantine moved to
England from the West Indies to play professionally. He became
involved in politics, fighting discrimination. He was the first black
Governor of the BBC and the first black life peer.

Roi Ankhkara Kwabena - Cultural anthropologist, born 1956
Born in Trinidad, Kwabena – who calls himself a "cultural activist" –
produces art on a variety of platforms, addressing issues such as
racism and immigration. He is a poet, musician, storyteller, historian
and publisher, and has performed around the world.



George Padmore - Scholar, activist, 1902-59
Padmore is seen as one of the 20th century's greatest social theorists
and played a large role in the decolonisation of the Caribbean and
Africa. A prominent Pan-Africanist, he inspired many black leaders and
established the Internatio nal African Service Bureau.

George Padmore - Scholar, activist, 1902-59
Padmore is seen as one of the 20th century's greatest social theorists
and played a large role in the decolonisation of the Caribbean and
Africa. A prominent Pan-Africanist, he inspired many black leaders and
established the Internatio nal African Service Bureau.

CLR James - Writer, socialist theorist, 1901-89
James is famous for seminal writings both on cricket and colonialism,
most notably his book The Black Jacobins. He campaigned for African
and West Indian independence, and wrote the first novel by a Caribbean
author to be published in the UK.

Trevor McDonald - Journalist, born 1939
The first black news anchor in the UK, Trinidad-born McDonald is one
of the most popular figures on TV. Starting his career on the BBC
World Service, in 1999 he was given the Bafta Richard Dimbleby Award
for Outstanding Contribution to Television.