Liberian Dreams
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Liberian Dreams
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Author : Wilson Jeremiah Moses
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Liberian Dreams written by Wilson Jeremiah Moses and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with History categories.
In the early nineteenth century, the American Colonization Society was formed for the purpose of encouraging emigration of free blacks to Africa. While intent on ridding the United States of what the Society's members saw as a dangerous black population, the association also attracted some liberals who viewed its goals as an incentive toward emancipation. Attitudes among African Americans toward colonization were varied, some viewing it as an opportunity to start new lives in a free country and others seeing in it a deceptive scheme of the white man. But when the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850 put the freedom of every person of African descent in jeopardy, many began to consider emigration their only option. This collection of historic documents illuminates the debate on emigration through the narratives of four black men who in 1853 traveled to the new black nation of Liberia. Their accounts offer surprisingly different views and insights on the young country and provide both endorsements and condemnations of the colonization effort. Liberian Dreams contains four selections that have never before been published in a single volume: William Nesbit's attack on Liberia and its sponsors, Samuel Williams's spirited defense of the black republic in response to Nesbit, Daniel Peterson's pro-emigration tract commissioned by the ACS, and Augustus Washington's balanced critique of both sides of the issue. Each account offers a perspective not found in the others, and together they cover nearly the full range of debate among black Americans of that time. These narratives shed light not only on the experience of creating a new country but also on the conflict among African Americans over the colonization effort, and they offer a unique opportunity to witness African Americans encountering Africans and their cultures. The selection by Augustus Washington in particular reveals the insights of an educated community activist with a sure understanding of the issues at stake. Historian Wilson Moses, who has published widely on African American history and black nationalism, provides an introduction that expertly places the selections in context.
Scary Dreams
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Author : Lekpele M. Nyamalon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-27
Scary Dreams written by Lekpele M. Nyamalon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-27 with categories.
Lekpele was born in an era when his native Liberia was under military rule. At a tender age of six, his country was plunged in a civil war. He saw the horrors, walked through checkpoints, and endured the nightmares from the catastrophe he witnessed firsthand during the civil war. Scary Dreams is a story, told from the tiny lenses of a child; it narrates things he saw but didn't understand daunted experiences he couldn't process; agonies he couldn't hold; the silent tears he shed, the hopes cherished and the dreams held dear. It is an account of a lad, watching a nation rip itself apart only to leave the rest of the world to gather the shreds. Lekpele takes us on a journey of the haunted years, the stolen innocence, the exile screams and the hope of the future.
Dreams Hopes Of The Black Ancestors Book Of Poetry
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Author : Marcy T. Forpoh
language : en
Publisher: SMS Write on Publishing LLC.
Release Date : 2021-10-10
Dreams Hopes Of The Black Ancestors Book Of Poetry written by Marcy T. Forpoh and has been published by SMS Write on Publishing LLC. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-10 with Poetry categories.
This book of poetry by young African poet Marcy T. Forpoh.
Dream Country
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Author : Shannon Gibney
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2018-09-11
Dream Country written by Shannon Gibney and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-11 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom. "Gut wrenching and incredible.”— Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes "This novel is a remarkable achievement."—Kelly Barnhill, New York Times bestselling author and Newbery medalist "Beautifully epic."—Ibi Zoboi, author American Street and National Book Award finalist Dream Country begins in suburban Minneapolis at the moment when seventeen-year-old Kollie Flomo begins to crack under the strain of his life as a Liberian refugee. He's exhausted by being at once too black and not black enough for his African American peers and worn down by the expectations of his own Liberian family and community. When his frustration finally spills into violence and his parents send him back to Monrovia to reform school, the story shifts. Like Kollie, readers travel back to Liberia, but also back in time, to the early twentieth century and the point of view of Togar Somah, an eighteen-year-old indigenous Liberian on the run from government militias that would force him to work the plantations of the Congo people, descendants of the African American slaves who colonized Liberia almost a century earlier. When Togar's section draws to a shocking close, the novel jumps again, back to America in 1827, to the children of Yasmine Wright, who leave a Virginia plantation with their mother for Liberia, where they're promised freedom and a chance at self-determination by the American Colonization Society. The Wrights begin their section by fleeing the whip and by its close, they are then the ones who wield it. With each new section, the novel uncovers fresh hope and resonating heartbreak, all based on historical fact. In Dream Country, Shannon Gibney spins a riveting tale of the nightmarish spiral of death and exile connecting America and Africa, and of how one determined young dreamer tries to break free and gain control of her destiny.
Dreams Of Our Forefathers
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Author : Abraham Hoff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-02-14
Dreams Of Our Forefathers written by Abraham Hoff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-14 with Education categories.
Liberiafounded by freed American slaves amidst such promise in the 19th centuryhas seen more than its share of heartbreak. Civil wars, unemployment, illiteracy and violence have marked the countrys recent past. But as author Abraham Hoff makes clear in Dreams of Our Forefathers, it doesnt have to be that way. This insightful book is part history, part memoir, and part prescription for change.In this vivid, frank account, Hoff details his own experiences growing up poor in Liberia. To help pay for his primary school tuition, he sold plastic bags in several local markets and toted sacks of coal to private homes. Thats just a taste of what Liberians go through every day to rise out of poverty and seek an education. But as Hoff explains, too often their hopes are stifled by the endemic inequality and corruption in the dominant power structure.Dreams of Our Forefathers aims to solve this crisis once and for all by providing the necessary plans to raise the quality of life and prospects for an entire nation. This clear-sighted book tackles the core areas needed to transform Liberian society, including equality, investment, education, empowerment, and patriotism.A must read for ordinary citizens, policy makers, and Africa scholars, this book urges Liberia to engage and build a system that works for the peopleand not the people for the system. It envisions creating a national identity where the people see themselves as part of the whole, sharing a common interest and destiny.
Coming Together The Ins And Outs Of Liberia S Ups And Downs
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Author : Anthony Barclay
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2020-02-10
Coming Together The Ins And Outs Of Liberia S Ups And Downs written by Anthony Barclay and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-10 with Poetry categories.
This book presents poetry, which the author believes is another suitable medium of scholarship for expressing his views on Liberia's development. He says that studying poetry, evaluating its messages, and embracing them within relevant contexts can be helpful to Liberians to empathize with and support each other rather than engaging in acts of violence and destruction. The poems cover some of the salient issues of Liberia’s developmental process, highlighting the conditions of progress, stagnation, and regression. The lyrics, figuratively in some poems and literally in others, express the author’s sentiments and hopes for positive change now and in the future for Liberia. . It also includes lyrics with philosophical and social overtones regarding family and friends.
Tears Of Fear Dreams For My Country
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Author : Francis L. Gbee
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2015-12-11
Tears Of Fear Dreams For My Country written by Francis L. Gbee and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Francis Gbees dream for his country is thus, [for] our motherland, for us to rise and raise our flag with the guiding star while singing songs of freedom with joy, for justice, liberty and prosperity shall forever more reign. But he realizes that the price of many lives will have to be paid to achieve this vision. This can be realized through this book.
Early African American Print Culture
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Author : Lara Langer Cohen
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2012-09-06
Early African American Print Culture written by Lara Langer Cohen and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries saw both the consolidation of American print culture and the establishment of an African American literary tradition, yet the two are too rarely considered in tandem. In this landmark volume, a stellar group of established and emerging scholars ranges over periods, locations, and media to explore African Americans' diverse contributions to early American print culture, both on the page and off. The book's chapters consider domestic novels and gallows narratives, Francophone poetry and engravings of Liberia, transatlantic lyrics and San Francisco newspapers. Together, they consider how close attention to the archive can expand the study of African American literature well beyond matters of authorship to include issues of editing, illustration, circulation, and reading—and how this expansion can enrich and transform the study of print culture more generally.
The Journey Of Determination
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Author : Amos L. Zanwonjah
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2021-10-26
The Journey Of Determination written by Amos L. Zanwonjah and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia An inspiring autobiography about a young Liberian boy who, at the age of five, resettles in the village with his entire family following his father’s ill health. Unfortunately, the father passes on just a few days after the family returns to the village, and when life becomes hard, his mother comes in to support the whole family and even takes him to school. He struggles to attain education to change the lives of his family and the entire community. Will he achieve his dreams, or will the poverty in one of Africa’s developing countries prevent him from spreading his wings and becoming one of the most accomplished individuals in Liberia? Find out in The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia This autobiography is a story of resilience, hard work, and attainable dreams. The author uses it to show everyone that everything is possible, but only if they dream and work hard. He writes the book not just to showcase his accomplishments as the ‘face’ of his employer who now travels the world but to reveal that in your situation, you can get support from people who will play a major role in your life to help you succeed. Moreover, he uses the opportunity to remind his readers that if they want to succeed in life, they must expect life to demand many qualities from them and be ready to experience a lot in the journey to success. Excellent for young people who need the inspiration to pursue their dreams. This book also features everyday challenges that young people go through in their quest for education, as well as the existing opportunities that can be pursued to get help with school fees. It also provides insights into making the right decisions, living in harmony with family, friends, and the community, and academic experiences in various institutions of higher learning. A great book for scholars.
Writing About My Dreams
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Author : Evelyn Kehleay Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Writing About My Dreams written by Evelyn Kehleay Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with categories.
The author tell about the many dreams she has had from childhood. She give account of the ones she remembers and at the end of each dreams, she provides what she calls manifestation, which is her interpretation of the dream. Even though most of the setting of her dreams take place in Liberia, she provides some very interesting accounts of events that gives new understanding and meaning for the reader.