The Censorship Years of Comrade Ralph

Written By The Yaad

Since scholarship on the topic discussed is limited, a large portion of the details heard on this episode was taken from “The Making of ‘The Comrade’: The Political Journey of Ralph Gonsalves” by Ralph Gonsalves

Today, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is the one of the longest serving head of government in Caribbean history. As of this episode recording, he is the current prime minister of St.Vincent and the Grenadines - a post he has held since 2001. Beloved throughout the region, he has affectionately called Uncle Ralph and Comrade Ralph. But back in the 1970’s, this affection was non-existent as he was persona non-grata throughout the Eastern Caribbean.

Additional Knowledge

BOOKS

  • The Making of "The Comrade": The Political Journey of Ralph Gonsalves by Ralph Gonsalves

ACADEMIC PAPERS

  • The Rodney Affair and Its Aftermath by Ralph Gonsalves

ARTICLE

DOCUMENTARIES

  • Disturbance 1968, (2020), directed by Dr. Matthew J. Smith

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