There is a growing consensus that Tacky should be declared a national hero, but proponents must temper passion with reason. Globally, the movement to elevate African consciousness and black historical figures is gaining steam, however, activists must contain the romanticisation of vaunted historical figures. Tacky possessed leadership acumen and was revered by his peers, but great figures are rarely good people and the fact of greatness does not qualify Tacky to be a national hero. The actions of heroes must result in social improvement and if the Tacky revolt had been successful then today Jamaica would be like Haiti. At that time Western powers were not going to take black republics seriously; therefore the hostile reaction of Britain and her allies would surely lead to economic costs for Jamaica. Putting emotions aside, it becomes clear that not only were the outcomes of the revolt damaging to the economy, but it failed to ameliorate the conditions of slaves.
NO TO HEROES LIKE TACKY
NO TO HEROES LIKE TACKY
NO TO HEROES LIKE TACKY
There is a growing consensus that Tacky should be declared a national hero, but proponents must temper passion with reason. Globally, the movement to elevate African consciousness and black historical figures is gaining steam, however, activists must contain the romanticisation of vaunted historical figures. Tacky possessed leadership acumen and was revered by his peers, but great figures are rarely good people and the fact of greatness does not qualify Tacky to be a national hero. The actions of heroes must result in social improvement and if the Tacky revolt had been successful then today Jamaica would be like Haiti. At that time Western powers were not going to take black republics seriously; therefore the hostile reaction of Britain and her allies would surely lead to economic costs for Jamaica. Putting emotions aside, it becomes clear that not only were the outcomes of the revolt damaging to the economy, but it failed to ameliorate the conditions of slaves.