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The embodiment of Caribbean hero – University of the West Indies celebrates Sir Frank Worrell’s centenary
Release after receiving – August 22, 2024
St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. August 22, 2024 – The University of the West Indies, St Augustine’s Academy of Sport (SAAS) is hosting a lecture to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the Caribbean’s most legendary cricketers, Sir Frank Worrell, delivered by renowned cricket historian Vaneisa Baksh. The lecture, titled “Caribbean Heroes – On and Off the Field”, is the inaugural SAAS Public Lecture Series and will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine’s campus.
In the much-anticipated lecture, Bakshi will reveal the rich history of Worrell’s short life (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), his undeniable impact on the Caribbean and debunk the common myths surrounding his legacy by reading extracts from her acclaimed biography Sir Frank Worrell: Man of Grace, which was shortlisted for the Cricket Association and MCC Book of the Year Awards and the Charles Tilwitt Cricket Book of the Year Award in association with The Sunday Times.
Attendees can learn more about the difficulties Worrell faced as the first officially appointed black West Indies captain during the famous 1960-61 tour of Australia, which was facing rampant racial discrimination. Worrell maintained a constant elegance in his game, style and demeanor, and how his “natural authority” and generosity made him an exemplary leader on and off the field.
In Bakshi’s own words, “Frank Worrell was born on August 1, 1924. This year marks the centenary of his birth, and we should reflect on his outstanding contribution to West Indian society. He embodied the ideal qualities of a modern world citizen, and when we fall into despair and disappointment due to the degeneration of our own civilization, it is worth recalling the style and image of this legendary figure.”
Bakshi will be joined by Dr Ronald Noel of the History Department at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine. Dr Noel’s areas of historical expertise include secret societies, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Pan-Africanism.
The Sir Frank Worrell Public Lecture will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Lounge. This free lecture is open to the public, staff, students, cricket fans and localists. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. To reserve a seat, please contact Bernadette Antoine at 662-2002 ext 84381 or email bernadette.antoine@sta.uwi.edu Or click on the link here: https://bit.ly/UWI-SirFrankWorrell
About St Augustine’s Academy of Sports (SAAS) at the University of the West Indies
The St Augustine Academy of Sport (SAAS) at the University of the West Indies is one of three schools under the School of Sport. Formerly known as departments, the four schools (located in Cave Hill, Mona and Open Campus) represent a new era in the university’s commitment to the region’s sporting potential. For more information, visit https://uwi.edu/sport/
About Vanessa Bakshi
Vaneisa Baksh is a former journalist and cricket historian. She is studying for an MA in Cultural Studies at St Augustine’s with a thesis titled “Exploring West Indian Identity through the Eyes of Cricketers”. She is the author of Child of Grace, a biography of Sir Frank Worrell, which was published by Fairfield Books in the UK in late 2023. The book has received several rave reviews from local and international cricket writers.
About Dr. Ronald Noel
Dr. Noel holds a PhD in History from Howard University in Washington, D.C. His areas of special research interest include Black immigration and American history. Dr. Noel has lectured extensively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
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About the University of the West Indies
University of the West Indies The University of the West Indies (UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier institution of higher education. It is one of only two regional universities in the world, with five campuses in the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe. The University of the West Indies is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities by the most prestigious ranking agencies. Times Higher Education (THE).
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