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Abstract / Summary

In a life that spanned a little over half a century, Trinidadian George Padmore, the militant revolutionary, political thinker and anti-colonial champion, contributed significantly to laying the foundation of a movement which would act as a catalyst for the independence of states across Africa and the Caribbean. Arising out of a 2003 conference marking the centenary of Padmore’s birth, the articles in this collection highlight and explore in unique ways, the varying facets of Padmore. His development from student activist to political figure under the watchful eye of C.L.R. James, his role as journalist and organizer and the friendships formed on the path to black liberation, all come under examination. In studying Padmore, the contributions in this volume go further than the individual by contextualizing the struggle of which he was a part and dedicated his life to. This Pan African legend is still a source of inspiration to students and scholars who continue to organize, debate and vocalize in advancing the interests of the African diaspora.

Field of Interest

Black Studies

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2009, Centre for Caribbean Thought, University of the West Indies, Mona

Content Type

Biography

Warning: Contains explicit content

No

Format

Text

Page Count

236

Publication Year

2009

Publisher

Ian Randle Publishers

Place Published / Released

Kingston, Kingston Parish

Subject

Black Studies, Diversity, Political and Social Movements, Identities and Experiences, African diaspora, Social activism and activists, Movimientos Políticos y Sociales, Movimentos Sociais e Políticos, George Padmore, 1903-1959

Series / Program

Caribbean Reasonings

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Movimientos Políticos y Sociales, Movimentos Sociais e Políticos