Building the second Republic. | David Abdulah | TEDxPortofSpain

In his talk, Mr. Abdulah describes how the colonial systems still in place today have not helped but continue to hurt us. He outlines the need for a new republic, one shaped by institutions, laws and a constitution from our nation for the needs of our nation… a 2nd Republic.

David Abdulah’s life has been spent in pursuit of social justice and the transformation of Trinidad and Tobago. An economist by training, he became interested in social issues during the 1970s as a member of the Students’ Guild at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine. The four decades after graduation saw David at the heart of the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) where he served in various capacities from Executive Treasurer to Chief Education and Research Officer and retired as its General Secretary. At 22, he unsuccessfully contested parliamentary elections for the Tunapuna seat for the political party, United Labour Front. Several decades later in 2010, he registered the Movement for Social Justice, a political party which he continues to lead.
David Abdulah’s life has been spent in pursuit of social justice and the transformation of Trinidad and Tobago. An economist by training, he became interested in social issues during the 1970s as a member of the Students’ Guild at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine. The four decades after graduation saw David at the heart of the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) where he served in various capacities from Executive Treasurer to Chief Education and Research Officer and retired as its General Secretary. At 22, he unsuccessfully contested parliamentary elections for the Tunapuna seat for the political party, United Labour Front. Several decades later in 2010, he registered the Movement for Social Justice, a political party which he continues to lead. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx