Welcome to THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON D.C., INC.

Check out this Lecture by Dr. Tayzhuan Glover on July 16, 2025.  It you are familiar witht he Merikins story and the relationship with Morugans in Trinidad, this may interest you. Sign up at EVENTBRITE

During the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, hundreds of enslaved men, women, and children in the Chesapeake, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana were able to secure their freedom by offering aid to the British. Following the war, many of these freedom-seekers were resettled in Nova Scotia and Trinidad. This presentation will use American and British colonial archives to follow the journey to freedom of the enslaved men, women, and children from Historic Sotterley who were resettled in Trinidad in 1815, where they laid the foundation for Trinidad’s “Merikin”  descendant community.

This is an intimate, one-evening gathering showcasing a curated selection of short films by award-winning Trinidadian-American filmmaker, Alyscia Cunningham—including DOUEN II (a proof-of-concept for her upcoming feature), along with bonus screenings of SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN.

While the films explore a range of themes, the evening supports Cunningham’s first feature-length project, DOUEN—a film rooted in Trinidad and Tobago folklore and cultural storytelling. Proceeds from the event will directly support the production costs needed to bring this vision to life.

Purchase a ticket an enjoy this movie for a good cause in the warmth hospitality of Aylscia's backyard