Walter Rodney his alma mater University of the West Indies in Mona. He was sharply critical of the middle class for its role in the post-independence Caribbean. He was also a strong critic of capitalism and argued for a socialist development template. On 15 October 1968 the government of Jamaica, led by prime minister Hugh Shearer, declared Rodney "persona non grata". The decision to ban him from ever returning to Jamaica and his subsequent dismissal by the University of the West Indies, Mona caused protests by students and the poor of West Kingston which escalated into a riot, known as the Rodney
Donald Rodney discrimination in society. In 1998, Rodney succumbed to the disease and died on 4 March. After his death, Rodney’s work was shown in the prestigious British art show "5". He was also included in the show "Give and Take, Works Presented to Museums by the Contemporary Art Society" held at the Harris Museum and the Jerwood Gallery (2000). In 2003 Rodney's papers were donated to the Tate Archive. The exhibition "Donald Rodney - In Retrospect" took place at Iniva, London, 30 October–29 November 2008. Donald Rodney Donald Gladstone Rodney (18 May 1961 – 4 March 1998) was a British artist.