The Karibbean Independent Trust for Ecology (KITE), has arranged a 25th anniversary event to commemorate the life of Dr. Walter Rodney, Caribbean historian and politician, who was murdered in 1980. During his short life Dr. Walter Rodney wrote many works of history, the best known being "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa". Eusi Kwayana said at the time of his death: "Our best was killed by our worst".
UK tribute to Walter Rodney
The Karibbean Independent Trust for Ecology (KITE), has arranged a 25th anniversary event to commemorate the life of Dr. Walter Rodney, Caribbean historian and politician, who was murdered in 1980.
During his short life Dr. Walter Rodney wrote many works of history, the best known being "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa". Eusi Kwayana said at the time of his death: "Our best was killed by our worst".
The theme of the event is : "Enabling young people to stand on the shoulders of a giant" - as well as discussions on Dr. Walter Rodney's many contributions, there will be analysis of the contemporary plight of Afro-Caribbean children in British Schools. Speakers include Luke Daniels, Dr. William Henry, and Dr. Tracey Reynolds. The event will be chaired by the veteran Guyanese political activist- Anne Braithwaite.
Venue:
This free commemorative event will be held at: The Pod, "Peckham Library", Peckham Sq, Peckham High Street, London, SE15, on Saturday 9th July 2005, from 1.30 pm to 4pm. Free refreshments will be provided. The nearest BR Stations are "Peckham Rye", and "Queen's Rd Peckham". The nearest tube stations are "Elephant and Castle" and the "Oval". Some of the many Bus Routes: 36; 436; 171; 12; 37; 78; 381; 63.
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