Migrant Worker


Disparagingly referred to as 'Coolies', migrant workers from India became incredibly important for the economy of Trinidad. Over 100,000 arrived in little over 8 decades following the abolition of slavery. Picture courtesy of the The Caribbean Photo Archive


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