There is much more to be done and many adversities to overcome, the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) stated in a message to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

A release from the GTUC stated that there were many stereotypes and barriers to overcome to reverse an experience that was barbaric. Also there was much to be done to advance the process of self-identity, self-determination, wellbeing, liberation and empowerment among Afri-cans.

It added though, that “Africans have a proud legacy of struggling and overcoming and will return to that inner strength, resilience and intelligence that have seen them overcoming the slave trade, slavery and colonialism, and so many other ills that once kept them subjugated, oppres-sed and displaced.”

The release also highlighted the successes of Africans, and the fact that in their journey thus far they had done much for their personal advancement and that of the human race. They had distinguished themselves in every sphere of society and had held and were holding leading positions internationally, regionally and locally.