Winston James
Winston James is a distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Irvine. With his expertise in Caribbean and African American history, he has authored several notable books that delve into significant historical figures and movements.
His book titled A Fierce Hatred of Injustice: Claude McKay's Jamaica and His Poetry of Rebellion (2000) examines the life and poetry of Claude McKay, focusing on the rebellious spirit and resistance to injustice evident in McKay's works.
In The Struggles of John Brown Russwurm: The Life and Writings of a Pan-Africanist Pioneer, 1799-1851 (2010), James explores the life and writings of John Brown Russwurm, a pioneering figure in the Pan-Africanist movement during the 19th century.
Additionally, James has contributed to the understanding of Caribbean radicalism with his book Holding Aloft the Banner of Ethiopia: Caribbean Radicalism in Early Twentieth-Century America (second edition, 2020). This work, recognized with the Gordon K. Lewis Memorial Award for Caribbean Scholarship, delves into the history of Caribbean radicals and their impact on early 20th-century America.
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