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Race, State Violence, and Radical Movements Across the Pacific: Emil and Kathleen

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The history of the Pacific is one of colonialism, imperialism, and resistance. For centuries, the peoples of the Pacific have fought against the forces that have sought to control their lands, their resources, and their lives.

The Rising Tide of Color: Race State Violence and Radical Movements across the Pacific (Emil and Kathleen Sick in Western History and Biography)

The Rising Tide of Color: Race, State Violence, and Radical Movements across the Pacific (Emil and Kathleen Sick Book Series in Western History and Biography)

by Moon-Ho Jung

5 out of 5

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In the early 20th century, two activists, Emil and Kathleen, emerged as leading figures in the fight against colonialism and imperialism in the Pacific. Emil was a Samoan-American who was born in Hawaii in 1894. Kathleen was a white woman from New Zealand who was born in 1896.

Emil and Kathleen met in 1919, while they were both working as teachers in Samoa. They quickly bonded over their shared commitment to social justice and their belief in the right of the Samoan people to self-determination.

In 1920, Emil and Kathleen founded the Mau, a nonviolent resistance movement that fought for Samoa's independence from New Zealand. The Mau quickly gained widespread support among the Samoan people, and it eventually forced New Zealand to grant Samoa independence in 1962.

Emil and Kathleen's work in Samoa was just one example of the many ways that activists across the Pacific fought against colonialism and imperialism. In other parts of the Pacific, activists fought for land rights, labor rights, and political rights. They founded newspapers, organized strikes, and led protests. In some cases, they even took up arms against colonial powers.

The history of race, state violence, and radical movements across the Pacific is a complex and often tragic one. However, it is also a story of hope and resistance. The activists who fought against colonialism and imperialism paved the way for a better future for the peoples of the Pacific.

Emil

Emil was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1894. His father was a Samoan chief, and his mother was a white American woman. Emil was raised in a wealthy family, and he attended prestigious schools in Hawaii and the United States.

As a young man, Emil became increasingly aware of the racism and discrimination that Samoans faced under American rule. He also became involved in the growing movement for Samoan independence.

In 1919, Emil traveled to Samoa to work as a teacher. He quickly became involved in the Mau, a nonviolent resistance movement that was fighting for Samoa's independence from New Zealand.

Emil played a leading role in the Mau, and he was eventually arrested and imprisoned by the New Zealand authorities. However, he refused to give up his fight for Samoan independence. In 1962, Samoa finally gained independence, and Emil was hailed as a hero.

Emil died in 1970, but his legacy continues to inspire activists around the world. He was a brilliant organizer and a tireless advocate for social justice. His work helped to pave the way for a better future for the peoples of the Pacific.

Kathleen

Kathleen was born in New Zealand in 1896. She was the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and she received a privileged education. However, Kathleen was also a strong believer in social justice, and she was deeply troubled by the racism and discrimination that she saw around her.

In 1919, Kathleen traveled to Samoa to work as a teacher. She quickly became involved in the Mau, a nonviolent resistance movement that was fighting for Samoa's independence from New Zealand.

Kathleen played a leading role in the Mau, and she was eventually arrested and imprisoned by the New Zealand authorities. However, she refused to give up her fight for Samoan independence. In 1962, Samoa finally gained independence, and Kathleen was hailed as a hero.

Kathleen died in 1987, but her legacy continues to inspire activists around the world. She was a brilliant organizer and a tireless advocate for social justice. Her work helped to pave the way for a better future for the peoples of the Pacific.

Emil and Kathleen were two of the many activists who fought against colonialism and imperialism in the Pacific. Their work helped to pave the way for a better future for the peoples of the Pacific. Their legacy continues to inspire activists around the world who are fighting for social justice and self-determination.

The Rising Tide of Color: Race, State Violence, and Radical Movements across the Pacific (Emil and Kathleen Sick Book Series in Western History and Biography)

by Moon-Ho Jung

5 out of 5