Liberia has been in a state of war since its founding in the early 19th century by the American Colonization Society in 1822. The seeds of discontent and marginalization were planted then and continue to this very day. Jacob Massaquoi details the history then and its continuing tragic consequences in the making now. The Arab Spring that is sweeping the Middle East has its counterpart in West Africa. Liberty is a beautiful name for a country! We can only HOPE that it lives up to its name. Read about the collective and heroic struggles that are happening today!