Custos of St. Mary, Errol Johnson urges educators to move beyond teaching of historical facts to inspiring critical consciousness

Custos of St. Mary, Errol Johnson, is urging educators to move beyond the teaching of historical facts to inspiring critical consciousness.

Addressing a recent ceremony to commemorate Chief Takyi Day, he said the education system should equip students to not only recall Takyi’s liberation efforts, but to identify elements in society’s modern-day environment that demand meaningful action.

Mr. Johnson said the memory of Takyi is more significant than just the call to make him a national hero.

He explained that the chief’s efforts must inspire significant societal changes, including protecting children from predators, stopping human trafficking, and working towards true equality.