Black Man Listen: The Life of JR Ralph Casimir - Tapa blanda

Casimir MacLean, Kathy

 
9781838041526: Black Man Listen: The Life of JR Ralph Casimir

Sinopsis

The first biography of JR Ralph Casimir (1898-1986), a Pan-Africanist and poet from the Caribbean island of Dominica. This biography, lovingly written by his grand-daughter, explores his political and personal life. In particular it examines his involvement with Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) of which he was a founding member, organiser and agent for Garvey’s Black Star Line. He committed his life to opposing the discrimination woven in to the British colonial system. A teacher, bookbinder, and lawyer’s clerk, he was also a prolific poet and editor of Dominica’s first poetry anthology.

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Kathy Casimir MacLean was born in Dominica and lives in London where she has had a career in education for many years. She maintains close links with Dominica and is passionate about its history and culture. She is currently chair of the UK-based charity, Dominica Secondary School Supporters Association (DASSSA). 'Black Man Listen' is her first book.

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