(1968) Chinua Achebe, “The Duty and Involvement of the African Writer”

In 1967 Chinua Achebe, one of Nigeria’s most prominent writers, supported the secession of Biafra from the Nigerian nation.  In this 1968 speech he describes why he supported the breakaway state in its attempt to achieve independence.    It is clear to me that […] … Read More(1968) Chinua Achebe, “The Duty and Involvement of the African Writer”

The Lions are Leaving Us

Chinua Achebe. Nelson Mandela. Men of courage. Men of integrity. Men who believed, or came to believe, in brains over brawn. Chinua Achebe Novelist and intellectual giant Chinua Achebe passed away March 22, 2013. He was not afraid to speak truth to power. He […] … Read MoreThe Lions are Leaving Us

University of Nigeria (1960- )

[…] the university’s Space Research Center in 1972.  This program offers one of the few courses in astronomy in Nigeria. Noted author Chinua Achebe held teaching and research appointments at the university from 1960 to 1990. User:Udeagbala (page does not exist) University Nigeria Nnamdi Azikiwe […] … Read MoreUniversity of Nigeria (1960- )

Makerere University (1922– )

[…] a milestone in African literature dealing directly with the legacy of colonialism.  It attracted a number of African writers such as Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka who would eventually become internationally famous.  It also helped spread the institution’s reputation beyond East Africa.  By the […] … Read MoreMakerere University (1922– )

African Immigration to the United States (1965- )

[…] descendants resided in the U.S. This number includes many prominent individuals such as writers Chimamanda Adichie (Nigeria), Dinaw Mengestu (Ethiopia), and Chinua Achebe (Nigeria), historian Ali Mazrui (Kenya), actress Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya), Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (Somalia) and comedian Trevor Noah (South Africa). The most […] … Read MoreAfrican Immigration to the United States (1965- )

Q. Walker Lewis (1798-1856)

Quack Walker Lewis, black abolitionist, barber, AND elder (priest) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on August 3, 1798. His father, Peter P. Lewis, was a free black yeoman farmer in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and … Read MoreRead MoreQ. Walker Lewis (1798-1856)