Walter Rodney
Walter Rodney was a prominent Guyanese historian and political activist, renowned for his radical views and advocacy for social justice. He was a founding member of the Working People's Alliance and is best remembered for his critical analysis of the socio-economic conditions in Guyana and the Caribbean. Rodney's life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1980, an event that significantly impacted Guyanese politics and society.
Born on Mar 23, 1942 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 8 | 6.62 | 0.63% | +30% | 786,552 | 6,487 | $6,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 8 | 786,552 | 6,487 | $6,000 | 49$ |
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Guyana:
Walter Rodney is mentioned as a previous leader of the WPA, which had popular appeal but lacked resources.
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Guyana:
We have not seen this type of political harassment of a political leader since Dr. Walter Rodney under Burnham’s regime.
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Guyana:
Dr Walter Rodney noted the experience of totalitarianism in Guyana in his 1979’s 'People’s Power; No Dictator.'
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Guyana:
Walter Rodney was assassinated in 1980.
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Guyana:
Singh's instinctive theology of liberation brought him into conversation and collaboration with people like Walter Rodney.
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Guyana:
Walter Rodney is referenced as Guyana's national hero in a comparison made by Chris Ram.
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Guyana:
Rodney was known for his opposition to the PNC dictatorship.
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Guyana:
Rickey reported on the assassination in Guyana on 13 July 1980 of Walter Rodney, world-renowned historian and hero.
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Guyana:
Rickey Singh reported on the assassination of Walter Rodney in Guyana in the early 1980s.
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Guyana:
Walter Rodney is acknowledged for his contribution to humanism in the Caribbean.
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