#blacklivesmatter racism is a human problem

We have had a great time in Barbados, however colourism is very prevalent especially in the all inclusive resort. 95% white and British holidaying, staff exclusively black and from the island... and this has affected;

• where we are seated in the restaurant
  
• when we get served in the bar
  
• when our food order arrives
  
• how we are treated
  
  

I can only put this down to social conditioning from colonial rule. I have had some conversations with the younger staff who have taken jobs mostly out of necessity, due to lack of opportunities or not affording further education. And I certainly don’t blame them.

But our holiday wasn’t just about our stay, most memorable time have been outside either on the water or with two sets of GF’s cousins.. aka baby cuz (Guyanese back street life) and auntie cuz (privileged life) both given us access to very different lens of Barbados most won’t get to see.

There are many parallels with the UK after centuries of iron rule, education is to a high standard for literacy, numeracy etc. but seen through the British lens..

I hope with their new republic status that welcome is afforded to all races visiting this island.

Lord Nelson’s plinth still sits empty, maybe (Auntie) Mia Mottley will be celebrated one day

http://countrylicious.com/barbados/famous-people