Freedom Rising

James North is an American journalist and author who has reported from Africa, Latin America, and Asia for nearly 50 years on topics including apartheid South Africa, conflict minerals, and narco-regimes. His most notable work is Freedom Rising (1986), a first-hand account of apartheid-era South Africa, with no major literary awards identified. He continues to publish articles as recently as 2025 and resides in New York City.Truthdig, Common Dreams, Chicago Tribune review