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== Gus John == | |||
Born Augustine John, born on March 11, 1945, in Concord, Grenada, is a Grenadian author and accomplished writer. He is also an education campaigner, consultant, lecturer, and researcher. Since moving to the UK in 1964, he has contributed significantly to education policy, international development, and social analysis. | |||
Some of his Notable works include. | |||
* Because they’re black | |||
* Moss Side 1981; More than Just A Riot | |||
* Police, Power and Black People | |||
* Taking a Stand; Gus John speaks on Education, Race, Social action and social unrest | |||
* Time To Tell; The Grenadian Massacre and After: Grenadian Diary 14- to 25 December 1983 <ref>Gus John ( of Because They're Black)</ref> <ref>profgusjohn.com</ref> | |||
== George Brizan == | |||
was a Grenadian politician and educator who briefly served as Prime Minister in 1995. Beyond politics, he was a distinguished author and public intellectual. Brizan wrote the influential book ''Grenada: Island of Conflict'', regarded as a seminal work on the nation's history. With a background in Economics, History, and Education, he impacted generations through teaching, public service, and mentorship. His legacy as a prolific writer and passionate educator helped shape national discourse and inspired many Grenadian students to pursue careers in economics and history. | |||
Notable Works: | |||
* Grenada, Island of Conflict; From Amerindians to Peoples revolution,1498 -1979 | |||
* Grenada; Fortitude and the human condition | |||
* The Nutmeg Industry; Grenada’s Black Gold | |||
* A Testing Time for All; the first year in government<ref>George I. Brizan | Open Library</ref> <ref>GRENADA PRIME MINISTERS - I Am Grenada</ref> |