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Uhuru

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) hosted 'Uhuru' on July 29, 2026, a celebration of African Emancipation Day featuring dramatic readings and cross-cultural performances at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain.

Date
Jul 29, 2026
Location
Port of Spain
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Uhuru

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Highlights

  • Tribute to the emancipation of African people
  • Celebration of African heritage influence on Trinidad and Tobago
  • Dramatic readings from "Jubilee of Emancipation" address
  • Cross-cultural performances at NAPA
The 'Uhuru' event, organized by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), took place on July 29, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain. This commemorative heritage event was dedicated to honoring the emancipation of African people and highlighting the significant and lasting impact of African heritage on the social, cultural, and artistic evolution of Trinidad and Tobago.

The program was structured around dramatic readings from Reverend Philip Henry Douglin’s "Jubilee of Emancipation" address, which was first published in 1888. UTT's Executive Chairman, Professor Selwyn Cudjoe, explained that the institution utilized this historical lecture as a central educational component for the celebrations. The event also featured various performances, including cross-cultural elements such as Indian drummers, which UTT defended as consistent with its educational mission and past commemorative practices.

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