| When Africa Awakes Contributor(s): Harrison, Hubert Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0933121563 ISBN-13: 9780933121560 Publisher: Black Classic Press OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| LCCN: 96083451 |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.47" W x 8.42" (0.39 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hubert Henry Harrison's When Africa Awakes is an important collection of essays and articles written by one of America's great, but seldom noted intellectuals. The collection, originally published in 1920, provides valuable insight on the PanAfrican world of Harrison's time and sheds considerable light on the state of the contemporary African world. Harrison uses the term Africa to signify the unity of Black people throughout the world. In his lifetime, Harrison (1883-1927) worked diligently toward the unity and enlightenment of his community. A labor leader, editor, teacher, and author, Harrison is at once the contemporary social critic and wise prophet speaking to us across generations. In the article The New Politics, Harrison, who was an advocate for revolutionary change, calls for a political agenda with an independent Black political thrust. He provides a clear and early call for Blacks to work in their own political interest. |