Africa in Black Liberation Activism - Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael and Walter Rodney

This book analyzes three of the most accomplished twentieth century black diaspora activists: Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael and Walter Rodney. The book illuminates shared attributes and differences, presenting these men as unified by a struggle against, and resistance to, shared historical and cultural challenges.

List of contents

Introduction: Africa and the Black American Struggle: Historical Contexts
1. Malcolm X: Africa and the Struggle for Black Empowerment
2. Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture): Existentialist African
3. Walter A. Rodney: Guerilla Intellectual
Conclusion: "Sine Qua Non": Mother Africa

About the author

Tunde Adeleke is Professor and the Director of the African and African American Studies Program at Iowa State University, USA.

Summary

This book analyzes three of the most accomplished twentieth century black diaspora activists: Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael and Walter Rodney. The book illuminates shared attributes and differences, presenting these men as unified by a struggle against, and resistance to, shared historical and cultural challenges.

Product details

• Authors: Tunde Adeleke, Tunde (Iowa State University Adeleke, Adeleke Tunde
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9781138389847
• ISBN: 978-1-138-38984-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Routledge African Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Black Studies (Global), Political activism, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Black & Asian Studies, Political activism / Political engagement, Relating to African American / Black American people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies