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The Adventures of An Economic Migrant
written by Anthony Wade, fl. 1950 (Kingston, Kingston Parish: Ian Randle Publishers, 2007), 232 page(s)
Who is Anthony Wade and what makes the story of his experiences different or unique from those of the tens of thousands of persons who have migrated from the Caribbean to Britain? Wade’s odyssey from the idyllic and unchallenging setting of his homeland of Montserrat in the 1950s to a cold, unfamiliar and racial...
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written by Anthony Wade, fl. 1950 (Kingston, Kingston Parish: Ian Randle Publishers, 2007), 232 page(s)
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Who is Anthony Wade and what makes the story of his experiences different or unique from those of the tens of thousands of persons who have migrated from the Caribbean to Britain? Wade’s odyssey from the idyllic and unchallenging setting of his homeland of Montserrat in the 1950s to a cold, unfamiliar and racially hostile England is a familiar story among Caribbean migrants of his and later generations. Not so familiar is the intriguing story o...
Who is Anthony Wade and what makes the story of his experiences different or unique from those of the tens of thousands of persons who have migrated from the Caribbean to Britain? Wade’s odyssey from the idyllic and unchallenging setting of his homeland of Montserrat in the 1950s to a cold, unfamiliar and racially hostile England is a familiar story among Caribbean migrants of his and later generations. Not so familiar is the intriguing story of how he established the most successful black enterprise in Britain at a time when it was difficult to obtain business financing, penetrate the market for hair and beauty products and gain acceptance in an environment hostile to non-white immigrants. Wade overcame all these obstacles – and more, including the near collapse of his company Dyke and Dryden, following a change in majority ownership – to become one of Britain’s first black multi-million pound company and mentor an entire generation of black entrepreneurs. Wade’s story is not only about how he achieved phenomenal business success or about the relentless pursuit of personal wealth; it is also one of involvement in community affairs and leadership of a diverse range of business and community development organizations. In this role he opened up new avenues for self-employment, greater job opportunities and improvement in the quality of life for countless numbers of Afro-Caribbean people. The most striking example of Wade’s civic-minded career was his leadership of the Stonebridge Housing Action Trust which today stands as one of the most successful community redevelopment projects in the entire UK.Written in an engaging and at times, amusing style, Wade is not shy in revealing intimate details of his personal life. A romantic at heart, he introduces readers to his three beautiful wives, Daphne, Rosalyn and Vasantha and writes about the joys of raising three children. The story of Wade’s ‘Adventures’ provides an important lesson for young black entrepreneurs. IT teaches that success come from not who you are but from the ability to remain focused in pursuing objectives, and perseverance in complex times, while maintaining integrity and honesty in business practices and in our personal lives.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Diary/Memoir/Autobiography
Author / Creator
Anthony Wade, fl. 1950
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Ian Randle Publishers
Topic / Theme
Migration, Business enterprises, Entrepreneurship
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 Anthony Wade
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The African Diaspora: African Origins and New World Identities (First paperback edition)
edited by Ali A. Mazrui, 1933-2014, Carole Boyce Davies, fl. 1990 and Isidore Okpewho, 1941-2016 (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2001, originally published 1999), 594 page(s)
The African Diaspora contributes to the debate between those who believe that the African origin of blacks in Western society is central to their identity and outlook and those who deny that proposition.Contributors include Niyi Afolabi, Adetayo Alabi, Celia M. Azevedo, Antonio Benítez-Rojo, Eliana Guerreiro Ramo...
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edited by Ali A. Mazrui, 1933-2014, Carole Boyce Davies, fl. 1990 and Isidore Okpewho, 1941-2016 (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2001, originally published 1999), 594 page(s)
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The African Diaspora contributes to the debate between those who believe that the African origin of blacks in Western society is central to their identity and outlook and those who deny that proposition.Contributors include Niyi Afolabi, Adetayo Alabi, Celia M. Azevedo, Antonio Benítez-Rojo, Eliana Guerreiro Ramos Bennett, LeGrace Benson, Ira Kincade Blake, Jack S. Blocker, Jr., Sharon Aneta Bryant, Michael J. C. Echeruo, Peter P. Ekeh, Patience...
The African Diaspora contributes to the debate between those who believe that the African origin of blacks in Western society is central to their identity and outlook and those who deny that proposition.Contributors include Niyi Afolabi, Adetayo Alabi, Celia M. Azevedo, Antonio Benítez-Rojo, Eliana Guerreiro Ramos Bennett, LeGrace Benson, Ira Kincade Blake, Jack S. Blocker, Jr., Sharon Aneta Bryant, Michael J. C. Echeruo, Peter P. Ekeh, Patience Elabor-Idemudia, David Evans, Robert Elliot Fox, Andrea Frohne, Joseph E. Inikori, Joyce Ann Joyce, Joseph McLaren, Charles Martin, Ali A. Mazrui, Pierre-Damien Mvuyekure, Nkiru Nzegwu, Isidore Okpewho, Oyekan Owomoyela, Laura J. Pires-Hester, Richard Price, Sally Price, Jean Rahier, Sandra L. Richards, Elliott P. Skinner, Alvin B. Tillery, Jr., Keith Q. Warner, Maureen Warner-Lewis, and Kimberly Welch.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Ali A. Mazrui, 1933-2014, Carole Boyce Davies, fl. 1990, Isidore Okpewho, 1941-2016
Date Published / Released
1999, 2001
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Topic / Theme
African Americans, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 Indiana University Press
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African Diaspora Archaeology Network
written by African Diaspora Archaeology Network (Illinois: African Diaspora Archaeology Network, 2017),
Source: www.diaspora.uiuc.edu
Source: www.diaspora.uiuc.edu
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written by African Diaspora Archaeology Network (Illinois: African Diaspora Archaeology Network, 2017),
Source: www.diaspora.uiuc.edu
Source: www.diaspora.uiuc.edu
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
General reference website
Author / Creator
African Diaspora Archaeology Network
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
African Diaspora Archaeology Network
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity
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African Oral Histories - Aklilu Senbeta
written by Historical Society of Pennsylvania; interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2001),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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written by Historical Society of Pennsylvania; interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2001),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Aklilu Senbeta, fl. 2001
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration, Ethiopians
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African Oral Histories - Alfred Kanga
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Alfred Kanga, fl. 2000
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration, Mende
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African Oral Histories - Alwiya Omar
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Alwiya Omar, fl. 2000
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration
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African Oral Histories - Belaynesh Henok
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Belaynesh Henok, fl. 2000
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration, Ethiopians
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African Oral Histories - Cyprian Anyanwu
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Cyprian Anyanwu, fl. 1963
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration, Igbo
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African Oral Histories - Ibrahim Sanogo
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Ibrahim Sanogo, fl. 2000
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration, Jula
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African Oral Histories - Joan Gandy-Williams
interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
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interview by Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000 (Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2000),
Source: hsp.org
Source: hsp.org
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Leigh Swigart, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Person Discussed
Joan Gandy-Williams, fl. 2000
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration and emigration
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