Black Spokesman
Selected Published Writings of
Edward Wilmot Blyden
Edited by Hollis R. Lynch
 
Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912) was one of the most influential voices of the 19th century Pan-African movement—a thinker, teacher, diplomat, and visionary who laid the intellectual groundwork for modern Black nationalism and the global struggle for African self-determination.
 
In Black Spokesman, editor Hollis R. Lynch brings together Blyden’s most compelling published writings, offering readers a window into his far-reaching ideas on race, culture, religion, and identity. From his defense of Africa’s dignity in the face of colonial domination to his call for cultural pride and self-reliance among people of African descent, Blyden’s words continue to resonate with striking relevance today.
 
This carefully curated collection not only highlights Blyden’s brilliance as a scholar and orator but also situates him as a foundational figure whose legacy shaped generations of leaders—from Marcus Garvey to modern Pan-Africanists.
 
Black Spokesman is both a historical document and a living testament, inviting readers to engage with a voice that spoke boldly for freedom, unity, and the reclamation of African identity.