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Pursuing Alexander Pushkin is the story of a scholar/poet whose life and work was shaped significantly by the Russian writer, Alexander Pushkin. Robert Coles' memoir begins with his student years at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where he discovered Pushkin during the Black Arts Movement in the early 1970s. Coles describes how Pushkin's African race pride and literary achievements influenced his own work and gave him much-needed inspiration to keep writing. Thereafter, Coles details how Pushkin, despite his Russian background, shares an existential consciousness with African American people. Eventually this led Coles to travel to Russia, numerous times, to trace this connection further. In other words, Pushkin's experience of otherness and racial difference in Russian high society led him to better understand the suffering of Russian people, mostly serfs, and other oppressed groups. Pushkin's universalism, his internationally recognized genius, grew from having both an African and Russian heritage. 'In a captivating journey of self-discovery, Coles bridges African American and Russian heritage through the life and works of his literary hero, Alexander Pushkin. With profound dedication, Coles delves into Pushkin's legacy, uncovering shared struggles and universal connections across continents and time.'- Tammy Letherer, author of The Buddha at My Table.

'Jamaica's narration of his activities in life is quite interesting. He had achieved such a gigantic work in his life time. In this book the way he has accounted his life history is quite fascinating and many people including posterity will enjoy it in the future. The Appendix on 'Overview of The Ethiopia-Eritrea Conflict' has added some zest to the book. For me it is really a seminal contribution of Jamaica which has got relevance even to the current situation. It has also some facts that go to annals of history. I am very pleased to have it read and confident that many others will enjoy it as well.' - Gebru Asrat, Author of Democracy and the Ethiopian state. 'The core of the book lies in the chapters where Yemane recounts his foray into politics, detailing his participation in the Eritrean People's Liberation Forces and later in the Tigray People's Liberation Front, with the challenges he encountered along the way. He presents a compelling narrative of the internal struggles he faced when confronted with ethical dilemmas that frequently plague political movements. His willingness to scrutinize the actions of both his colleagues and his own choices underscores his moral strength. His fervour for positive change and his unwavering commitment to his principles permeate the pages. Clearly, he is a person of integrity and honesty, and these virtues are the driving forces behind his actions and decisions throughout his political career. This book transcends one man's experiences; it serves as a reflection on the universal struggle for a better world through political avenues.' - Semere Solomon, Senior International Development Expert 'Within the pages of the memoir, I find a vivid portrayal of my friend, a kaleidoscope of multiple identities and a true citizen of the world. As I read, his colourful personality leaps of the pages, seamlessly weaving through various interactions with both simplicity and profound impact. Even in the grit and determination of a fighter, I glimpse the chic demeanour that was typical of him - a touch of style amid the most challenging circumstance. Each chapter paints a dynamic portrait of a man whose life was testament to the enduring power of authenticity, commitment, and deep abiding love for humanity.' - Salome Taddesse, Social activist, First Female General Manager of the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency. 'It celebrates a life lived in the true sense of the word. His family history, recounted from the arrival of his great grandfather to Asmara from Tigray as a commander in the army of Ras Alula, twinkles reflecting the complex and rich history of Tigray and Eritrea of the twentieth century. These first-hand accounts will likely become a treasure trove to historians for years to come. The rare insight provided by Jamaica's authenticity is matched by his impassioned reporting of events fraught with highly partisan perspectives. Like many figures in history before him he embraced his choice with joy and passion, there is no hint of regret in his path. His humanity lingers through all the pages, from his distress at the fall of his comrades in the pitch of the battle, to the longing of his father who was jailed for being the parent of a rebel, to his tenderness for his wife, children and grandchild. Like his life, Jamaica's recollections will leave the readers wanting more.' - Dr. Isaias Irgau, MD, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

This long-awaited, ground-breaking work is a book unlike any other. Apartheid Studies: A Manifesto is a monumental and authoritative study of the phenomenon of apartheid and its prevalence in the world. It proposes the establishment of an interdisciplinary new field of study from the global south known as apartheid studies (AS). The Manifesto is truly a landmark. It is the founding document and constitutive invitation to the first-of-its-kind, formal study of apartheid. We are shown, with amazing depth and clarity, that apartheid takes forms that are very different to what we have been told or what we ordinarily assume. For the first time, apartheid is systematically defined, and its full range of meanings, tendencies, and applications examined. How does oppression persist? The answer is found in the exposition, construct, theoretical framework, and paradigm of apartheid. In Apartheid Studies: A Manifesto, Nyasha Mboti has developed the world''s first general theory of apartheid - an o

A classic study of the Black liberation movement of the 1960s.

From the 1950''s onwards the British empire has declined steadily in size. The countries that have left the empire have suddenly found themselves facing the task of affixing their own identitarian narratives. After all, a newly independent country needs a sense of national identity - doesn''t it? Taking this well - known assumption of postcolonial studies as its start The Writing of the Nation assesses how the Congo has told the story of itself since gaining independence.

The relationship between African women and Feminism is one fraught with controversy. Inherent in this connection is the question of whether assumptions made by Western feminists about women''s place in society are cross-cultural or relevant to Africa''s situation. This book tackles the misrepresentation of African women by both black and white American feminists and thereby explores the implications of the dominance of Western scholarship in the production of knowledge about Africa.

Translated and with an introduction by Anne Adams. In this collection rich in humour and irony, Ayim takes the divergent strands of life from the sublime to the ridiculous and transforms them into a deeply expressive meditation on the dangerous stereotypes and messages hidden in the everyday use of language and human behaviour.

The moving story of a group of Nigerian women which follows their lives from their schooldays together through the trials and tribulations of their adult lives. Through their stories we see some of the universal problems faced by women everywhere: the struggle for financial independence and a rewarding career, the difficulties of relationships, and the dilemmas of bringing up a family, often without a partner. Set against the background of a developing Nigeria, this novel shows Nwapa at her finest.

A novel depicting Biafran women and their importance in sustaining the society.