Afro-Creole Languages Week: Forward Voices: The Future of Creole Languages
Afro-Creole Languages Week: Forward Voices – The Future of Creole Languages, hosted in Partnership with the Barbados High Commission, London
Join us for an inspiring evening as we launch the inaugural Afro-Creole Languages Week at the Barbados High Commission, bringing together leading community advocates, linguists, and cultural curators to explore a vital theme: The Future of Creole Languages.
Holding this landmark Pan-African discussion at the Barbados High Commission carries immense historical weight. Today, Barbados stands at the forefront of global leadership, championing bold initiatives in reparatory justice, Pan-African solidarity, and cultural reclamation.
True reparatory justice extends beyond economic and political spheres; it requires language justice, which is the active preservation, elevation, and legitimisation of the Creole languages born from the resilience of people of African descent and thinking about its role in the future.
Featured Speakers:
Indira Toussaint – Cultural practitioner, Co-Founder of TwoSSaints and St Lucian Creole language advocate
Dr. Guyanne Wilson – Academic and expert in Caribbean linguistics and language attitudes
Xannah Moniq (Bajans Pun De 'Net) – Founder, digital content creator, and advocate for the Bajan language and Caribbean cultural preservation
Ife Thompson - Founder of Afro-Creole Languages Week, Racial Justice Lawyer and founder of The Black British English Podcast.
Location: Barbados High Commission, 1 Great Russell St, London
What to Expect:
Insightful Panel Discussions: A deep dive into how Creole languages are evolving, asserting their rightful place in education, literature, public policy, and digital spaces.
Expert Perspectives: Keynotes and dialogue on language preservation, the intersection of linguistic rights and reparatory justice, and the future of African diaspora speech.
Networking & Diaspora Connection: An exclusive opportunity to engage with diplomats, scholars, cultural leaders, and community members dedicated to heritage and language advocacy.
Spaces are limited for this exclusive in-person gathering. Early RSVP is required.