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In modern post-industrial societies, most of us are socialised by a number of agencies that, for better or worse, form our character and determine what we become. It is said that ‘a man’s character is his destiny’. Sociologists and common sense perception tell
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY.
In a previous column in Saint Lucia, entitled Black Hair Matters I addressed the vexing issue of hair policies in our schools, and the need for the Caribbean to adopt school grooming policies that reflect the lived realities of our peoples. This was
The education sector is one of the most critical industries in the country, but to what extent has it been fulfilling its mandate? We continue to have significant shortages in the requisite equipm.
The decision, as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s new National Grooming Policy, to allow students to wear dreadlocks and cornrow hairstyles uncovered at school was extremely long in coming.Barbados is a country populated by people of African descent. The frowning on and opposing our God-given hair in the most natural state is something that should have been dealt with firmly long ago.We speak eloquently about a new national consciousness. The man who we will celebrate next week, the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow asked us to reflect on what mirror image we have of ourselves. Our current Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wears her natural hair with pride. Next month, in schools, we will tell students about the importance of African Awareness Month and embracing our heritage.Yet, only in 2023 have we decided to “allow” and “accept” natural hair.The road that has led us here has been long, challenging and winding and it needed not to be.
It was smooth sailing at the Reynold Weekes Primary School when the second term for this academic year got under way on Tuesday. That was the assessment of Principal Anderson Bishop as children settled into class at the St Philip institution. He said that despite a few small maintenance issues, the school was largely ready for another term which promises to be busy for students and teachers alike. “Repairs were …