Heritage lectures to celebrate African heritage
February 3, 2010
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is inviting members of the public to its lecture series during the month of February aimed at highlighting aspects of the island's African heritage. The topics range from storytelling to discourse on those early black representatives who served in the Legislative Assembly during the colonial period.
The first of the lectures will be held on February 4, 2009 when experienced storyteller Mrs. Vivien Morris Brown will engage the public with her presentation on Storytelling as part of our African heritage. On February 11, JNHT Technical Director of Archaeology Mr. Dorrick Gray will speak on African Presence at Seville. Mr. Gray will present archaeological findings to support his discussions.
On February 25, Researcher Mrs. Georgia Rookwood will speak on 'Black Representatives in the Jamaican House of Assembly 1872-1962'. Mrs. Rookwood will have the setting of the old Legislative Chambers of Headquarters House, 79 Duke Street in which to make her presentation. This historic building was the place where many outstanding Jamaicans made their contributions to the national debates that shaped our course in the fight towards independence.
For further information contact
Andrea Braham or Junie Bolton
885-8105/922-1287-8
Email; andreabraham@jnht.com
