1950 – Birth of Trinidadian Historian Brinsley Samaroo

Born on June 3, 1950, Brinsley Samaroo became one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most respected historians and scholars. His work focused on the post-slavery society of the Caribbean, Indo-Afro relations, and political transformation in the colonial and post-colonial eras. Samaroo’s scholarship helped illuminate the intertwined histories of African and Indian descendants in Trinidad, fostering greater understanding of identity, nationalism, and class struggle. He served as a professor at the University of the West Indies and also played an active role in politics, emphasizing the importance of inclusive Caribbean identity. His academic contributions reshaped how Trinidadians understood their multiethnic legacy and provided an important voice in debates about race, religion, and post-colonial governance.