Timothy Nevin is a University of Florida trained American historian whose love for Liberia has led him to lecture at two Liberian universities.
A Child’s Eye View of Corruption
Corruption has become the real stuff of public discourse and everyday practice in many African societies, implicating both citizens and subjects, both public and private life.
Convincing a Skeptic: Witchcraft in Liberia
This is not the first encounter I have had with someone in Liberia who vehemently believes witchcraft exists and has personally experienced its effects. Some of the stories I am told are literally unbelievable, but I remain silent and listen. One of the most dramatic stories of witchcraft was shared with me by a pastor who owns the guest house I stayed at briefly.
The Man with Fifty Children
Amid the encroaching sounds of rocket mortars and gunfire, a beacon of hope was birthed out of impossible circumstances. This is the story of Thomas Momo-Pujeh and his children.
8 Important Facts about Healthcare in Liberia
As we conclude our celebration of World Health Day, here are eight important facts about the healthcare system in Liberia.
A Look at the Market Woman: The Cornerstone of Liberian Commerce
With over 78% percent of the informal economy being comprised of “market women,†the Liberian economy is primarily driven by women merchants. During the civil war, it was the market women who were brave enough to continue traveling across enemy lines to secure food and supplies for their communities and were very instrumental in helping pressure warring parties for a ceasefire.
Art of Hearts Uses Art Therapy to Heal
Art of Hearts is a non-profit organization that conducts art therapy workshops for children in developing countries who have experienced hardships. We recently interviewed Jewel Tolbert, who founded the organization, to talk about her work.
An Encounter with Chief Nyensuah Koko (Madame Suakoko)
The Bush Chicken presents a translated radio lecture delivered on January 22, 1933, by amateur anthropologist and photographer, Paul Julien. The broadcast occurred after a 1932 meeting of Chief Suakoko in Liberia.