Category Archives: Virginia

Conditional manumission and emigration to Liberia

Posted on 12 November 2020 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Both on my website ‘Liberia: Past and Present of Africa’s Oldest Republic‘ and on this blog I have paid attention to the (in)voluntary character of the emigration of African-Americans to the colony of Liberia in the 19th century. See the … Continue reading →

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Liberia’s national symbols (cont’d)

Posted on 30 June 2015 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

On May 31, I raised the question ‘Liberia’s national symbols – what happened to the national debate?’. Now, a month later, I must confess that I am inclined to answer this question with the tentative conclusion: ‘Liberians are not interested’. … Continue reading →

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