About us
About
Quamina Legacy Press:
Quamina legacy press exists to uplift voices that history tried to silence and information That
history tried to suppress. Founded by Duane Alfred Quamina, our purpose is to Preserve stories rooted in justice, truth, cultural identity, and the power of redemption.
Quamina Legacy Press is a mission-driven media production company specializing in the development, publication, and distribution of transformative content across multiple formats. Our core offerings include print and digital book publishing, educational curriculum development, and the production of film and television projects rooted in cultural history, justice, and empowerment. In addition to publishing, we create original multimedia content— such as mini-series, documentaries, and educational programming—that advance social change, uplift marginalized voices, and preserve generational legacies. The company also supports public engagement through motivational speaking, licensing, and collaborative partnerships in the arts and education sectors.
Industry Description: Media production company focused on publishing, educational content, and film/TV development.
Business Purpose: To produce culturally relevant books, educational materials, and cinematic content that inspire, inform, and empower communities through storytelling, historical truth, and social justice.
Founder
About the Founder:
Rev. Duane Alfred Quamina is a father, educator, legal strategist, activist, and the author of Raising Quamina. His life story is a testament to endurance, identity, and a calling to change the system using the law and nonviolent principles.
Rev. Duane Alred Quamina
Rev. Duane Alfred Quamina is a writer, advocate, legal strategist, and minister whose life has been shaped by the trials of the street, courtroom, and the triumphs of personal transformation.
Born on April 13, 1959, in Rochester, New York, he emerged from one of the most tumultuous chapters in American legal history—the largest attempted money heist in U.S. history, and a dramatic courtroom rebellion—with a voice forged by fire.
Today, Rev. Quamina is the founder of “I Have A Dream Home, the Nonviolent Leadership Academy, and Project C.H.A.N.G.E. Masterclass Edition,” where he teaches the transformative power of the Lord’s Prayer and how it relates to the institutions of church, government, business, clinic, home, and school.
His story is not just one of survival—but of standing tall in a world and systems designed to silence the voice within.
Some stories are too painful to be told plainly. They demand to be felt—through the vibration of a crushed violin, the silent thunder of betrayal, the rhythm of a courtroom fight for dignity. This is one of those stories.
Raising Quamina is not just the chronicle of a young Black man navigating poverty, injustice, and systemic betrayal—it is the testimony of resilience. It’s the retelling of a life forged not just in the fire of adversity, but in the steel of spiritual clarity, ancestral pride, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice.
Duane Alfred Quamina is both narrator and witness. His journey stretches from the bloodsoaked legacies of African resistance to the fluorescent-lit coldness of the courtroom. Through each chapter, the truth is not polished—it is preserved. It does not ask for pity; it commands reflection.
This book stands as a declaration for every youth labeled “troubled” but never truly heard. For every father punished more for his pride than his crime. For every child whose future was shackled before they could read. In its pages, you will not only learn what happened— you will feel what was taken, what was fought for, and what remains. May this story move you to remember, to question, and most importantly, to rise.
Refused
The Name that Refused to Die:
The name Quamina traces back to rebellion, resistance, and resilience—from Quamina Gladstone, to Quamina Eshun, to the Akan people of Ghana, to a modern-day courtrooms in Germany and America. Today, it represents legacy reclaimed.
ORIGIN AND MEANING OF THE SURNAME QUAMINA
The surname Quamina has its historical roots primarily in West Africa, particularly among the
Akan people of Ghana. The name is believed to derive from the Akan word for born on a
Saturday, which is significant in the Akan naming tradition where children are often named
after the day of the week they were born. This practice reflects a deep cultural connection to
time and identity, as names are thought to carry the essence of the day and its associated
traits.
Over time, the surname Quamina has been associated with various social roles, including
leadership and community organization, as many individuals bearing this name have
historically held positions of influence within their communities. Culturally, the surname
Quamina has variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions and languages,
particularly as it has spread through migration and the transatlantic slave trade.
The surname’s geographic spread has been influenced by historical movements, including the
diaspora of African peoples, which has led to its presence in various parts of the world.
Notable figures associated with the surname Quamina Gladstone who led the Demerara
rebellion of 1823, one of the largest slave revolts in the British colonies, which led to the
abolition of slavery, and Quamina Eshun, a prominent leader in the early 20th century who
played a significant role in advocating for the rights of the Akan people. Their activism and
leadership helped to elevate the name’s recognition within Ghanaian history.
Additionally, the surname has been linked to various cultural narratives and folklore, further
embedding it within the social fabric of the regions where it is found. The legacy of individuals
like Quamina Gladstone and Quamina Eshun have contributed to the surname’s reputation,
making it a symbol of resilience and cultural pride among those who bear it.
Quamina Gladstone (c. 1778 – 16 September 1823)
Most often referred to simply as Quamina, was a Guyanese slave
from Africa and father of Jack Gladstone. He and his son were
involved in the Demerara rebellion of 1823, one of the largest slave
revolts in the British colonies which led to the abolition of slavery.
Quamina was a literate Christian deacon. He believed in the dignity of the human soul, the power of liberation, and the righteousness of rebellion when all other options failed.
He was a carpenter by trade. He was implicated as the leader of the slave revolt by the colonial authorities and killed by British soldiers on 16 September 1823.
Quamina is considered a national hero in Guyana, and there are
streets in the capital of Georgetown and the village of
Beterverwagting on the East Coast Demerara named after him and
a stature erected so he would never be forgotten.
Quamina’s execution did not erase his legacy. It amplified it.
