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Presenter:
Metasebia Woldemariam (Plymouth State University)
Presentation type:
Paper
Abstract:
When Mignon Ford died in 1995, she left a remarkable legacy. Inspired by Garvey, she moved from Harlem to Addis Ababa in the early 1930s. She was resourceful, collaborating with the Ethiopian underground freedom fighters during the 1935-1941 Italian-Ethiopian war. She was a teacher, earning the Ethiopian epitaph “Teacher Tilliqua” (Great Teacher), for her significant contributions to modern education. This paper will trace the roots of black activism in the 20th century to see their impact on activists in the age of Trump.
Session:
Activism and Identity in ContextScheduled on:
Saturday, November 10, 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm
About the presenterMetasebia Woldemariam
Professor, Communication and Media Studies, Plymouth State University