C L R James
C L R James was a prominent Trinidadian historian and cultural critic, known for his significant contributions to literature and cricket commentary, and he shared a friendship with Colin 'Bone' Cumberbatch during Bone's time in the USA.
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C.L.R. James is mentioned as one of the Caribbean intellectuals whose works echoed revolutionary sentiments.
Caribbean Connections, Caribbean Solidarity: A Note from Havana
Guyana· 2026-02-25
C L R James is noted as one of the key figures in the Pan-African movement alongside Ras Makonnen.
Ras Makonnen – Unsung Pan-Africanist pioneer from GuyanaGuyana· 2026-01-26
C. L. R. James’s epigraph in The Black Jacobins serves as a caution about the nature of power itself.
Breaking the Spell: Notes Toward a New Political Culture in St. Vincent and the GrenadinesGuyana· 2025-12-15
Yvonne Brewster's Talawa Theatre Company produced an adaptation of C. L. R. James’s acclaimed book, The Black Jacobins.
‘A force to be reckoned with’ | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-10-26
The exhibition draws its name and philosophical underpinning from C L R James’ seminal work 'Beyond a Boundary'.
Moray House exhibition hits for six with artists’ takes on cricketGuyana· 2025-09-22C.L.R. James was another leader in the Pan-Africanist movements inspired by Garvey.
Marcus Garvey’s forgotten lessons for Jamaica’s youth | LettersJamaica· 2025-08-22
C.L.R. James is a radical West Indian thinker quoted in the article regarding cricket and life in colonial West Indies.
Editorial | St Vincent and the Grenadines signals CWI | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-08
Our Caribbean philosopher, C. L. R. James, pointed to the paradox of power and sensitivity in our sexual behaviour.
Abortion for Life: Decriminalize, Destigmatize, DemystifyGuyana· 2025-07-14
C.L.R. James is referenced for his influential book on sport.
Sport enhances the whole of lifeGuyana· 2025-06-22
C.L.R. James is referenced for his writings on cricket and Caribbean identity.
Editorial | Roston Chase’s job | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-22
C L R James engaged in hearty discussions with Colin 'Bone' Cumberbatch while at Howard University.
Remembering Bone, the itinerant West IndianGuyana· 2025-02-17
