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In May 1969, Shoman and Musa formed the People’s Action
Committee (PAC), an organization that “condemned capitalism and racism, demanded the right for every person to work, to social security and to a fair wage.” PAC was labeled a
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Shoman has been called "Belize's most important living historian" for his historical works, including
Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize - the first history of Belize written by a Belizean.
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His diplomatic career includes ambassadorships to Mexico, the United
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Shoman began his engagement with politics in Belize in the late 1960s. Returning to Belize after completing his law degree, Shoman participated in a protest against the
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The Making of Modern Belize: Society, Politics and
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Shoman joined the People’s United Party (PUP) in the early 1970s and held positions as
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organization by its critics. PAC merged with Hyde’s
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