Walter Rodney
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19424.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Walter Rodney is included in a list of influential figures affecting the cultural landscape.
Ronald Thwaites | Of truth and trust | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-22
Sharief Khan waged a fierce, unyielding campaign in that room to demand justice for the assassination of Dr Walter Rodney.
The final deadline - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-05-28
Walter Rodney was a revolutionary leader whose assassination had a profound impact on Rupert Roopnaraine and the political landscape of Guyana.
On Dr Rupert Roopnaraine (1943-2026)Guyana· 2026-05-28
Walter Rodney was the leader of the WPA who was assassinated in June 1980.
SN would be an invaluable source of historical information for future generations of GuyaneseGuyana· 2026-03-01
Walter Rodney joined protests in solidarity with Rupert Roopnaraine and others.
For his contributions to the restoration of democracy, Dr. Roopnaraine is deserving of the nation’s highest honoursGuyana· 2026-02-26
Walter Rodney is recognized as a Caribbean intellectual whose works resonate with revolutionary sentiments.
Caribbean Connections, Caribbean Solidarity: A Note from HavanaGuyana· 2026-02-25
Walter Rodney was a key figure in the Working People's Alliance and was known for his political activism.
A tribute to Rupert RoopnaraineGuyana· 2026-02-24
Walter Rodney was a panafricanist scholar and political activist whose life and work spanned the globe.
Walter Rodney als spiegel voor postkoloniaal Suriname – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-22
Walter Rodney was a young student from Guyana who visited Cuba several times and was profoundly affected by the Revolution.
The debt is unpayable (2008) La deuda es impagableGuyana· 2026-02-10
Walter Rodney was a significant figure whose work was published by Bogle L'Ouverture Publications.
Eric Huntley (1929-2026): Radical activist, writer and publisher of the Black DiasporaGuyana· 2026-01-26
Walter Rodney was a historian and political activist closely associated with Eric and Jessica Huntley.
Eric Huntley, Guyanese political reformer and publisher has died in LondonGuyana· 2026-01-22
Walter Rodney was a scholar, activist, and patriot whose life and work demonstrated the rare courage needed to confront evil in its institutional form.
Honouring those who fought against the PNC’s oppression under the current shadows of an oppressive PPP/CGuyana· 2025-11-29
Walter Rodney's writings helped Dr Sithole understand his positionality as an African.
Dr. Sipho Sithole’s journey of teaching isiZulu abroad – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-14
In the words of Walter Rodney, 'the people must be their own liberators.'
The consolidation of power: How a weakened opposition makes it possibleGuyana· 2025-09-22
Anyone who has not read Walter Rodney’s evergreen How Europe Underdeveloped Africa has no business in State House on the continent.
Ethiopia's great dam paves way for talks between Africa, Europe
Kenya· 2025-09-14
Walter Rodney was a significant figure during the heady days of the WPA’s 1979 Civil Rebellion against the ruling regime.
It is a tragedy that the very little Nandlall has learned of Cuffy and the meaning of ‘house slave’ he has deliberately chosen to ignore itGuyana· 2025-09-01
Walter Rodney is noted as a leader who contributed to the political education of the Guyanese populace.
Let us hope that a new dispensation of `winner does not take all’ is the result in these electionsGuyana· 2025-08-24
Walter Rodney wrote about the impact of colonial education in his book How Europe Underdeveloped Africa.
Take away our language and we will forget who we are: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and the language of conquest | Ngugi wa Thiong'o
United Kingdom· 2025-08-12
Walter Rodney’s legacy will live on as a great revolutionary.
Jagdeo does not have the credentials to speak on what Walter Rodney would or would not doGuyana· 2025-08-06Walter Rodney is mentioned as a previous leader of the WPA, which had popular appeal but lacked resources.
I interpret WIN’s July 14 political gathering as representing a generation tired of partisan entrenched divisions and developmental stagnationGuyana· 2025-07-24
We have not seen this type of political harassment of a political leader since Dr. Walter Rodney under Burnham’s regime.
Level of political victimization by the state of Azruddin Mohamed is alarmingGuyana· 2025-07-24
Dr Walter Rodney noted the experience of totalitarianism in Guyana in his 1979’s 'People’s Power; No Dictator.'
Ramcharan ignored our own experience with PNC totalitarianismGuyana· 2025-07-20
Walter Rodney was assassinated in 1980.
Can Azruddin Mohamed upset the race apple cart?Guyana· 2025-07-14
Singh's instinctive theology of liberation brought him into conversation and collaboration with people like Walter Rodney.
Rickey Ramotar Singh (1 February 1937 to 5 July 2025)Guyana· 2025-07-13
Walter Rodney is referenced as Guyana's national hero in a comparison made by Chris Ram.
Misinterpreting Ram - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-12
Rodney was known for his opposition to the PNC dictatorship.
Electoral tourism - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-09
Rickey reported on the assassination in Guyana on 13 July 1980 of Walter Rodney, world-renowned historian and hero.
Rickey Singh’s contribution to Guyana’s and Caribbean journalism shall remain exceptional and timelessGuyana· 2025-07-08
Rickey Singh reported on the assassination of Walter Rodney in Guyana in the early 1980s.
Barbados PM Mottley pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey SinghGuyana· 2025-07-06
Walter Rodney is acknowledged for his contribution to humanism in the Caribbean.
Organize a peace conference on Venezuela’s irresponsible claimGuyana· 2025-07-06
Walter Rodney critiqued the perils of the political system in Guyana and warned against the manipulation of race and ethnicity.
The drive for party paramountcy has intensifiedGuyana· 2025-07-02