About

The Author

Educator at Heart

Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor has spent decades teaching in Liberia and the United States, shaping young minds and championing academic excellence in mathematics and beyond.

Author & Scholar

As a prolific writer, he explores governance, education, history, culture, and socio-economic development in Africa, with a special focus on Liberia’s challenges and hopes.

Voice for Good Governance

Honored by the West Africa Intellectual Organization, he uses his pen to confront corruption, promote justice, and encourage a new generation of visionary African leaders.

A Life of Teaching, Writing & Public Service

Mr. Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor is an accomplished educator, author, and public intellectual whose career spans both academia and national service in Liberia and the United States. He has led the Mathematics Department in the Bong Education System, taught in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., and served as Deputy Managing Director of the National Port Authority of Liberia. A prolific writer on governance, education, history, and culture, he focuses especially on Liberia’s struggle for justice and good leadership. Honored by the West Africa Intellectual Organization for his scholarship, he continues to affirm that “the pen has power.”

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Testimonial

“Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor is the intellectual equivalent of a unicorn—mythical, rare, and utterly captivating. His writings on governance, identity, and human rights illuminate West Africa’s challenges while offering hope rooted in knowledge and integrity.”

Mr. Abiodun Egunjobi CEO, AfricaOrbit

“His work challenges us to confront difficult questions about Liberia and Africa, and to pursue meaningful change with courage and honesty. As a mentor, he has inspired a new generation of scholars to think critically and serve their communities.”

Dr. Amina O. Kamara Fellow West African Scholar & Former Mentee

“The Pen Has Power is more than a collection of essays; it is a mirror held up to Liberia and Africa. Bargblor writes with the honesty of a witness and the compassion of a teacher, guiding readers toward a deeper understanding of our shared responsibility.”

Dr. Martha Kolleh Johnson Lecturer in Education, University of Liberia

“Every chapter left me both unsettled and hopeful. Unsettled by the truths he uncovers about history, corruption, and conflict—and hopeful because he insists that change is still possible through education, integrity, and collective action.”

Rev. Samuel K. Gbollie Pastor & Community Organizer, Liberian