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OP-ED: Liberian Historiography and My Making as a Historian

OP-ED: Liberian Historiography and My Making as a Historian

Liberia, more than most places in the world, is defined and perceived by others through interpretations of its past. If the mainstream narrative on Liberia is to change, it will be a new generation of predominantly Liberian historians that will be responsible for the shift. 

OP-ED: Professionally Trained Liberian Historians Wanted

When I began my master’s in history at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London in 2015, my intention was to focus on the nexus between African religions and warfare in Kenya (Mau Mau) and other similar insurgent groups during the 20th century.

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