05/11/2026
NALIS Kicks Off Black History Month Lecture Series!
Did you know that in 1976 the month of November was dedicated Black History Month in Trinidad and Tobago?
NALIS officially kicked off its Black History Month Lecture Series yesterday, with the first lecture at the National Library, facilitated by Dr David Muhummad, well known Trinidad and Tobago sociologists, lecturer, author, public speaker and Chairman of the Board of NALIS.
Students from two secondary schools, South East Secondary and Mucurapo West Secondary, attended the engaging session, during which Dr Muhammad explored the turmoil and lasting impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Repatriations. He also highlighted the importance of education and discipline as essential ingredients for achieving success in life.
Emphasising the value of discipline, Dr Muhammad noted that while skills are necessary in any endeavour, the absence of discipline can undermine one’s ability to succeed.
The lecture series will continue tomorrow, November 6, at the La Horquetta Public Library from 9:30 am, where Dr Umar Johnson, visiting American motivational speaker and author, will facilitate the second lecture.
All other lectures will be presented by Dr Muhammad and will be held as follows:
November 11, 2026 - Point Fortin Public Library
November 18, 2026 - San Fernando Public Library
November 20, 2026 - Diego Martin Public Library
November 23, 2026 - Rio Claro Public Library
November 25, 2026 - Couva Public Library
