The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy is pleased to announce the appointments of Professor Paulette Ramsay as Research Fellow and Sharon Bogues Wolfe as Director of Communications, Outreach & Events at the Institute. Professor Ramsay as Research Fellow will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer and set the research agenda of the… Continue reading New Appointments at the Institute
On the 30th of November, we would have celebrated the 74th birthday of a remarkable man, Professor, the Honourable Ambassador Richard M. Bernal, OJ. A year has passed since his untimely departure, leaving a legacy of profound impact in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond. He is deeply missed by his family, the PJ Patterson Institute… Continue reading Remembering a Gentle Giant: Honouring Ambassador Richard Bernal
On 3rd August 2023, four outstanding current and former Heads of Government—namely: Hon. Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), Hon. Percival Patterson (Jamaica), Hon. Ralph Gonsalves (St. Vincent & the Grenadines), and Hon. Mia Amor Mottley (Barbados)— engaged in a profound conversation in Bridgetown, Barbados. Main Outcomes of the Conversation: Reparations Promote the following definition of Reparations: “Reparations… Continue reading The Legendary Conversation
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Global reparations continues to make headlines, with the latest being a prominent cover story in TIME magazine just last month. The University of the West Indies (UWI) is internationally recognised as a leading driver of the movement, and in the formulation, activism and academic research underpinning claims for reparations for slavery. The UWI in… Continue reading UWI and Glasgow launch Masters in Reparatory Justice
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The P. J. Patterson Institute for African Caribbean Advocacy is delighted to join in a proud and glorious salute as we celebrate Africa Liberation Day on May 25th. For the past 60 years, it has been the day on which Africans globally celebrate their heritage and struggles over colonialism and reflect on how to navigate… Continue reading African Liberation Day Message 2023 “Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism must Be Destroyed! Africans Stand Ready for the Revolution