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In observance of March 25th - The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, under the theme "Ending Slavery's legacy of racism, the imperative of strengthening justice and resilience in Afro descendant communities in the Americas in the face of Covid-19" the Museum of Belize honors our ancestors who suffered and died under the brutality of their enslavement by providing the public access to a Virtual Tour of our enSLAVEd: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in Belize Exhibit at Artsteps. We are also featuring Cultural Guardian Emmeth Young and Belizean Painter Gayla, who's body of work reflect the spirit and determination of being Afro in the Americas.

The Online Exhibit

A link to view the enSLAVEd: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in Belize Exhibit which provides a historical look at the arrival, treatment and condition of enslaved persons in Belize on ART Steps.

https://www.artsteps.com/view/5f23420e02d9a438ff49983e

Happening Now! Online Forum: Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: the imperative for strengthening justice and resilience in Afro Descendant communities in the Americas in the face of Covid 19

https://fb.watch/4uLh9amWcO/

As we continue to observe 'The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade'- March 25th, 2021.

Today March 26th, 2021; we honor Mr.Emmeth Young-Master Kriol Drummer.

Guardian of Afro Descendant Culture Emmeth Young
Looking at the contribution of Master Drummer Emmeth Young who continuously works towards the retention and renewal of Afro drumming traditions in Belize by ensuring music, song and dance customs are safeguarded through his drumming school, outreach, and coordinating sessions with Belizean Youth.



As we continue to observe 'The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade'- March 25th, 2021.

Today March 26th, 2021; we honor Belizean artist Gayla.

Titled "I Am" this virtual exhibit by Afro Descendant, Belizean Artist Gayla features a 17 piece collection of Belizean portraits in acrylic paint on canvas. Most prolific is Gayla's representation of the image of Afro Descendants themselves. Her work with Belizean Youth to foster the Belizean identity through self-awareness, artistic creativity and expression embodies the resilience of the ancestors and the grace of their descendants who continue to boldly triumph in the face racism and prejudice.

Click the link below to take a virtual tour of Gayla's Artwork.
https://www.artsteps.com/view/605b9aa6017b6cc96d4cafd6