American Pan-Africanist speaker Dr Umar Johnson is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago later this year for an African History Month event in Laventille.
Johnson is scheduled to appear at the Kwame Ture Education and Development Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2026. TG News has directly verified the event with the source who provided the promotional announcement.
The programme is being presented by the Kwame Ture Education and Development Centre and the Black Agenda Project.
Johnson is an American psychologist, educator, author and prominent Pan-Africanist speaker whose work has largely focused on the education and mental health of Black children. He has also developed a significant international following through his lectures and social media appearances.
His discussions frequently cover education, African identity, economics, relationships, family, politics and the wider Pan-African movement. His outspoken positions on several social and political issues have also made him a controversial figure and generated significant debate online.
His upcoming Trinidad appearance follows a recent international engagement at Trinity Business School in Dublin, Ireland, where more than 200 people attended a September 3 event featuring Johnson. During the discussion, he addressed subjects including mental health, education, relationships, economics, international politics and Pan-Africanism.
The Laventille venue also has strong connections to the Pan-African movement.
The Kwame Ture Education and Development Centre is located in East Port of Spain and is operated by the Black Agenda Project. It was named in honour of Trinidad-born Pan-Africanist Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael.
The Centre’s work includes Black Studies, youth development, education, skills development, entrepreneurship, urban agriculture and community empowerment.
Johnson’s November appearance is expected to attract interest from people familiar with his lectures, supporters of Pan-Africanism and those interested in discussions surrounding African history and identity.
The promotional material describes Johnson as a Pan-Africanist and educational psychologist, with his appearance forming part of African History Month activities.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Kwame Ture Education and Development Centre in Laventille.
