Throughout history, three figures deeply inspire me. Walter Rodney, a brilliant mind from Guyana, opened my eyes to the exploitation of my ancestors through his impactful book, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, while I was still in primary school.
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham showed me that education is paramount for genuine transformation, emphasizing its role in empowering communities.
Lastly, my Great Great Grandmother, MA Tin Tin, is a powerful symbol of resilience; after slavery was abolished, she rallied her sons to purchase four villages that their family once worked on as slaves, demonstrating the strength of heritage and determination.