Persad-Bissessar masterfully subverts a colonial slur, transforming a symbol of historical oppression into a powerful narrative of political triumph. This act of reclamation effectively turns a painful past into a badge of resilience and leadership.
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"Coolie Girl" to #Trinidad PM! #briefchaat #kamlapersadbissessar #trinidadandtobago #indianpeopleAdded:
They were known as bound coolies. And up to now, they are still referred in some places in the past as coolies. I feel no shame in that. We were [music] coolies and I said we were together with coolies who came from a place called Misipala to become the Prime Minister. We took coolies who became the Prime Minister.
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