John La Rose
John La Rose was a Trinidadian poet, anti-colonial activist, and publisher who played a significant role in the Caribbean literary scene, especially in Britain. He co-founded New Beacon Books and was a key figure in the establishment of the Black Writers' Conference, advocating for the visibility and recognition of black literature and culture.
Born on Jun 01, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 786,552 | 1,670 | $6,000 | 13$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 3,747,719 | 4,817 | $21,000 | 29$ |
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Guyana:
John La Rose was a key supporter of the Bogle L'Ouverture Publications initiative.
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Jamaica:
John La Rose led the New Cross Massacre Action Committee in response to the fire.
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Guyana:
John La Rose was a Caribbean poet and anti-colonial activist who collaborated with Eric Huntley.
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