George Padmore : pan-African revolutionary / edited by Fitzroy Baptiste and Rupert Lewis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Baptiste, Fitzroy André, editor.

Lewis, Rupert, editor.

Series:

Caribbean reasonings.

Caribbean reasonings

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Padmore, George, 1902-1959--Congresses.

Padmore, George.

Pan-Africanism--Congresses.

Pan-Africanism.

Nationalism--Africa--Congresses.

Nationalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvi, 209 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Kingston, Jamaica ; Miami : Ian Randle Publishers, [2009]

Language Note:

English

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.

Notes:

''Contains papers from the conference, "The life and times of George Padmore, Black radicalism in the 20th century," held at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus in Trinidad and Tobago, Oct. 2-4, 2003.''

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789766376765

976637676X