Student Historian

Having completed an undergraduate degree in English and Related Literature at the University of York, Emily Cousins is visiting the University of Washington as a graduate student on the Euromasters Programme. Maintaining a strong interest in narratives, Emily is attracted to politically motivated explorations of the past and its people, particularly surrounding themes of social justice and equality. She likes singing, nature, and chai.

 

Linton Kwesi Johnson (1952- )

Linton Kwesi Johnson, political activist, poet and reggae artist, was born in Chapelton, Jamaica in 1952. After his parents’ divorce, Johnson was raised by his grandmother. Johnson left his small parish in 1963 and moved to London, UK to be with his mother, where he attended Tulse Hill secondary school. Johnson became increasingly aware … Read MoreLinton Kwesi Johnson (1952- )