The name Quamina carries centuries of defiance, dignity, and untold power. Tracing its origin to Quamina Gladstone—an Akan freedom fighter who led the 1823 Demerara slave revolt in British Guiana—this name is more than historical. It is spiritual, ancestral, and deeply personal. In RAISING QUAMINA, Rev. Duane A. Quamina steps into the legacy of his forefather, not to romanticize rebellion, but to confront the realities of survival in systems built to erase people like him.
This gripping memoir explores what it means to inherit not just a name, but a fight. From courtrooms to prison cells, headlines to hidden files, Quamina weaves together personal narrative, historical truth, and unflinching critique of the structures that continue to fail Black men. What emerges is not just a story—it's a testimony. A document of memory, injustice, and unbreakable identity. Every page challenges the reader to ask: What happens when the story they tried to silence is finally told?
- A powerful exploration of generational legacy and Black resistance
- Firsthand insights into systemic injustice, incarceration, and personal transformation
- Historical context of the 1823 Demerara slave revolt and its enduring impact
- A raw, unfiltered memoir told with poetic clarity and unwavering truth
- A call to action for readers to examine complicity, silence, and systemic harm
RAISING QUAMINA is not just a personal journey—it's a mirror held up to history, society, and the reader themselves. Rev. Duane A. Quamina writes with the urgency of someone who has paid dearly to tell the truth—and now demands it be heard. This is more than a memoir. It's a declaration. And once you start reading, you won't walk away unchanged.
