1763 uprising has lessons for modern day politicians – Guyanese historian

Local historian Tota Mangar believes that the 1763 Berbice Slave Revolt holds poignant lessons for modern day politicians in terms of mutual co-existence as well as an appreciation for the well-being of all, regardless of colour, class or creed. 

According to Mangar, a series of commemorative lectures on the issue of reparation, causes of the rebellion and the role of women in slavery are being conducted at the Umana Yana.
Some of the presenters include renowned Guyanese historian Alvin Thompson and University of the West Indies (UWI Mona Campus) Emeritus Professor, Verene Shepherd.

Historian and Stabroek News’ Sunday Editor Anna Benjamin, (who was attached to the Amerindian Research Unit), has also recently launched a detailed publication on the slave revolt. Her version of events is extremely helpful to students preparing for the Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate
By Guyana Times International