Executive Chair of the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago, Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada, joins Trinidad and Tobago Today to discuss this year’s Emancipation Day theme, Igniting African Consciousness: Dismantling Colonial Legacies.

She explores the continued relevance of emancipation, the importance of reconnecting with African history and identity, and the role of education, economic empowerment and reparatory justice in shaping the future. The conversation also previews this year’s Emancipation Village and encourages all citizens to reflect on the enduring significance of freedom, heritage and national unity.