Fyzabad Riots The Uprising That Shook Colonial Trinidad

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Imagine a time when the very ground beneath your feet fueled an uprising.

That's what happened in Fyzabad's oil fields, where workers rose up, demanding fair wages and an end to being exploited.

The colonial powers met them with force, leading to clashes, injuries, and even deaths. But these workers refused to be silenced! Their fight exposed the raw inequalities in Trinidad and Tobago, forcing the British government to finally pay attention.

Though a commission was formed to look into it, real change was slow to come. Hear the powerful story of the Fyzabad Riots and how they shaped the future of the Caribbean.

Tune into Trinidad: A Journey Through Time on The History of the Caribbeans Podcast to hear more.