Speightstown-Unapologetically Bajan:Black Resistance & Truth

Highlights

• Hear about the successful Free Black business owners who built economic power.
• Learn about the lived experiences and defiance of the enslaved in Speightstown.
• Examine the fierce rebellions and the impactful aftermath that shaped history.

Description

No apologies, no permission—this tour is the truth they couldn't kill. Step into the unwritten, unapologetic history of northern Barbados. Gathering at the Esplanade, we occupy the spaces where landmarks were erased to uncover the true stories of Black resistance, economic sovereignty, and unyielding Bajan spirit. Together, we bridge the gap between our ancestors and their sovereign descendants: • Reclaiming Erased Spaces: From the 'Blood in the Mortar' of Skinner House to the living legacy of Tyrone’s Bar. • Honoring the Martyrs: Resurrecting the leaders of the 1675 and 1692 rebellion plots who sacrificed everything on these streets. • Economic Defiance: Revealing the underground trade networks run by Free Black shopkeepers and enslaved Bajans. • Unbroken Resilience: Tracing how our community survived betrayal, devastating hurricanes, and the fires of 1876 to reclaim its heat. This isn't just a history lesson—it’s a resurrection of the Black pulse.

Includes

Water

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