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The Legacy of Castro In Africa (2016)

06.30.2022 - By Sina Rahmani (@urorientalist)Play

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Part 1:   An interview with Isaac Saney on the relationship of Cuba, under Castro, and Africa. Isaac Saney is Director and Black Studies Senior Instructor, he holds a PhD in history from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London in the United Kingdom. The SOAS is recognized as one the world's premiere centres for the study of Africa. His teaching has encompassed courses on Africa, the Caribbean, Cuba, and Black Canadian history. He is the author of the widely acclaimed book Cuba: A Revolution in Motion (Zed Books, 2004).   Part 2:   In this second part of Amandla's look at the life of Fidel Castro and his role on the African continent, Amanda regular Doug Miller talks to Montreal anthropologist, writer, radio broadcaster and filmmaker Ole Gjerstad who was a witness of the Cuban presence in Angola.   Gjertad offers a rare first-hand look at the Cuban presence in Africa and how Cubans contributed to the liberation struggles on the continent.   Produced by CKUT 90.3 Source https://archive.org/details/TheLegacyOfCastroInAfrica https://archive.org/details/CastrosLegacyInAfricaPart2OleGjerstagRemembersAngolaAndEthiopia Special thanks to Ian Anderson (@starsalwayslost)

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