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CLAIM YOUR AFRICAN IDENTITY
Today on what would have been Marcus Garvey's 126th birthday we remember the words of Amos Wilson: don't shy away from your Africanness, embrace it!
It’s a message that was often made by respected psychologist and social-theorist Dr Amos Wilson who was inspired by the teachings of Garvey.
Here he makes the point that those who are proud of their heritage achieve success- and uses schoolchildren as an example.
Worth listening to his words, which are still relevant today.
Today on what would have been Marcus Garvey's 126th birthday we remember the words of Amos Wilson: don't shy away from your Africanness, embrace it!
It’s a message that was often made by respected psychologist and social-theorist Dr Amos Wilson who was inspired by the teachings of Garvey.
Here he makes the point that those who are proud of their heritage achieve success- and uses schoolchildren as an example.
Worth listening to his words, which are still relevant today.
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OTD: 18th August 1823 - THE DEMERARA UPRISING
On this day, 18th August 1823, an uprising that would become the largest the British empire had seen - involving over 10,000 enslaved Africans - took place in Demerara. Demerara-Essequibo, a Dutch colony up until the early 1800s, when the British seized it, was a region that is now part of modern-day Guyana.
The rebellion started on ‘Success Plantation,’ under the leadership of Jack Gladstone, an abolitionist, and spread like wildfire across more than 50 plantations. That evening, according to researcher Thomas Muhr, the rebels ‘seized arms and confined managers and overseers in the slave stocks for the night.’
On this day, 18th August 1823, an uprising that would become the largest the British empire had seen - involving over 10,000 enslaved Africans - took place in Demerara. Demerara-Essequibo, a Dutch colony up until the early 1800s, when the British seized it, was a region that is now part of modern-day Guyana.
The rebellion started on ‘Success Plantation,’ under the leadership of Jack Gladstone, an abolitionist, and spread like wildfire across more than 50 plantations. That evening, according to researcher Thomas Muhr, the rebels ‘seized arms and confined managers and overseers in the slave stocks for the night.’
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Continued……Despite their legitimate fury, the rebels treated their oppressors with humanity - something that wasn’t reciprocated.
A few days later, in a bloody crackdown, British forces indiscriminately opened fire - killing over 200 enslaved Africans. Many others were hanged or executed in broad daylight as a clear message from the British empire that any resistance would be quelled with brutal force.
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A few days later, in a bloody crackdown, British forces indiscriminately opened fire - killing over 200 enslaved Africans. Many others were hanged or executed in broad daylight as a clear message from the British empire that any resistance would be quelled with brutal force.
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COULD BIKO PLAN SAVE SOUTH AFRICA?
On this day in 1977, South African anti-apartheid icon and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, Steve Biko,
was arrested by apartheid security agents.
He was detained in the city of Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape province and
suffered a brain haemorrhage after being beaten by officers.
Instead of taking him to hospital, police transported him to a Pretoria prison. It was a journey of more than 700 kilometres that he endured chained in the back of a pickup truck. Within hours of his arrival, he died. He was just 30 years old.
Biko’s shocking death sparked outrage across South Africa and beyond. More than 20,000 people turned up for his funeral in his hometown of King Williams Town. The country was robbed of a future leader who would have played a vital role in post-apartheid South Africa.
On this day in 1977, South African anti-apartheid icon and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, Steve Biko,
was arrested by apartheid security agents.
He was detained in the city of Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape province and
suffered a brain haemorrhage after being beaten by officers.
Instead of taking him to hospital, police transported him to a Pretoria prison. It was a journey of more than 700 kilometres that he endured chained in the back of a pickup truck. Within hours of his arrival, he died. He was just 30 years old.
Biko’s shocking death sparked outrage across South Africa and beyond. More than 20,000 people turned up for his funeral in his hometown of King Williams Town. The country was robbed of a future leader who would have played a vital role in post-apartheid South Africa.
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Continued…. To mark the anniversary of his arrest, we are sharing this interview. Biko warns that unless racist economic structures are completely dismantled when the country attains political independence, Black South Africans will never fully enjoy the fruits of independence.
In today’s South Africa, White people still hold over two-thirds of the country’s wealth despite making up less than 10 per cent of the population. The economic divide is as bad as it was during apartheid.
Maybe it is time for the country’s current rulers to implement Biko’s plan for a prosperous, fair South Africa. Could this action plan work today?
In today’s South Africa, White people still hold over two-thirds of the country’s wealth despite making up less than 10 per cent of the population. The economic divide is as bad as it was during apartheid.
Maybe it is time for the country’s current rulers to implement Biko’s plan for a prosperous, fair South Africa. Could this action plan work today?
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PLO: WORLD NOT BOTHERED ABOUT AFRICA, ONLY ITS RESOURCES
Selfish interests drive foreign concern for Africa, says PLO Lumumba.
In this 2017 clip, the Pan-African scholar laid out the many resources the West covets and the methods foreign interests employ to acquire them.
For example, foreign powers look to African land to generate carbon credits so wealthy countries can continue polluting. Meanwhile, heavy emitters like the US military, which has a larger carbon footprint than 100 countries combined, rarely pop up in climate conversations.
Video credit: @saharatv (YouTube), @saharareporters (X), @sahara.tv (IG)
Selfish interests drive foreign concern for Africa, says PLO Lumumba.
In this 2017 clip, the Pan-African scholar laid out the many resources the West covets and the methods foreign interests employ to acquire them.
For example, foreign powers look to African land to generate carbon credits so wealthy countries can continue polluting. Meanwhile, heavy emitters like the US military, which has a larger carbon footprint than 100 countries combined, rarely pop up in climate conversations.
Video credit: @saharatv (YouTube), @saharareporters (X), @sahara.tv (IG)
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After kicking out French troops, Niger’s now booted out French uranium giant Orano.
Our Facts of the Week look at how the firm’s been exploiting the West African nation for years, benefiting from decades-old tax breaks. However, enough’s enough for the country’s revolutionary military leaders, who’ve told Orano to pack their bags.
Niger is blessed with some of the world’s biggest uranium reserves, which are needed for nuclear energy. The West African nation accounted for about 4% of global uranium mine production in 2022, according to the World Nuclear Association,
Our Facts of the Week look at how the firm’s been exploiting the West African nation for years, benefiting from decades-old tax breaks. However, enough’s enough for the country’s revolutionary military leaders, who’ve told Orano to pack their bags.
Niger is blessed with some of the world’s biggest uranium reserves, which are needed for nuclear energy. The West African nation accounted for about 4% of global uranium mine production in 2022, according to the World Nuclear Association,
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Continued……So far, though, it’s foreign firms that have largely profited from its extraction, not Niger. France, for example, has been getting Niger's uranium dirt cheap, according to mining.com, and has been paying a mere $0.85 per kilo, far below the market price. However, it looks like all that could change. Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear company, is now in discussions to administer Niger's uranium assets.
According to World Bank Niger as of 2024 is the fastest growing economy in Africa and fourth fastest growing economy in the world. Fingers crossed, those gains can continue for the people pf Niger and they really start to reap the benefits of its own vast resources.
According to World Bank Niger as of 2024 is the fastest growing economy in Africa and fourth fastest growing economy in the world. Fingers crossed, those gains can continue for the people pf Niger and they really start to reap the benefits of its own vast resources.
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HOW HAITI INSPIRED THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
It should come as no surprise that the first Black republic, Haiti, birthed a movement that led to the Black Power Movement. Fending off French enslavers and squaring off against the US military a century later, Haitians recognised their Blackness was a target of white supremacy. For Black people to win this struggle, we must cherish our Blackness. Enter Noirism.
Noirism in Haiti inspired Negritude in other African diaspora communities, which inspired the Black Power movement. It shows the importance of history for Africans everywhere as a guide for liberation. Those of us fighting today are building on the work of our ancestors, who began by taking pride in being dark-skinned Africans. Have a watch, and please let us know what you think.
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It should come as no surprise that the first Black republic, Haiti, birthed a movement that led to the Black Power Movement. Fending off French enslavers and squaring off against the US military a century later, Haitians recognised their Blackness was a target of white supremacy. For Black people to win this struggle, we must cherish our Blackness. Enter Noirism.
Noirism in Haiti inspired Negritude in other African diaspora communities, which inspired the Black Power movement. It shows the importance of history for Africans everywhere as a guide for liberation. Those of us fighting today are building on the work of our ancestors, who began by taking pride in being dark-skinned Africans. Have a watch, and please let us know what you think.
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TANZANIAN YOUTH FOR PALESTINE
Tanzania’s history of solidarity with Palestine is an intrinsic part of its national journey.
Since gaining independence in the early 1960s, Tanzania has been a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights, driven by its own experience with colonial oppression. Under the leadership of head of state Julius Nyerere (1922-99), Tanzania emerged as a vocal supporter of liberation movements globally, viewing the Palestinian struggle as part of a broader fight against colonialism and for self-determination. This support has been a cornerstone of Tanzania’s foreign policy, reflecting a commitment to justice on the international stage.
Tanzania’s history of solidarity with Palestine is an intrinsic part of its national journey.
Since gaining independence in the early 1960s, Tanzania has been a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights, driven by its own experience with colonial oppression. Under the leadership of head of state Julius Nyerere (1922-99), Tanzania emerged as a vocal supporter of liberation movements globally, viewing the Palestinian struggle as part of a broader fight against colonialism and for self-determination. This support has been a cornerstone of Tanzania’s foreign policy, reflecting a commitment to justice on the international stage.
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Continued….. Over the years, Tanzania has maintained strong ties with Palestinian leaders, advocated for Palestinian representation in international organisations, and provided aid to alleviate Palestinians’ hardships. Tanzanian educational institutions and public campaigns have also played a role in raising awareness about the Palestinian cause, underscoring the country’s ongoing dedication to advocating for peace and justice in the region.
It should then not be surprising that in this viral clip, we see Tanzanian youth turn the world’s attention to the Palestinian struggle. The event was organized by Tanzanian influencer Jamal Amoul Abdallah (@yessjamal) and South African influencer Candice King (@candy_and_the_kings).
Video credit: @yessjamal and @candy_and_the_kings (IG)
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It should then not be surprising that in this viral clip, we see Tanzanian youth turn the world’s attention to the Palestinian struggle. The event was organized by Tanzanian influencer Jamal Amoul Abdallah (@yessjamal) and South African influencer Candice King (@candy_and_the_kings).
Video credit: @yessjamal and @candy_and_the_kings (IG)
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NATO TRAINED MANCHESTER ARENA ATTACKERS?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), a political and military alliance of North American and European nations, has, in recent decades, gone to war and invaded Global South countries in the name of fighting terrorism.
NATO’s atrocities against civilians in countries such as Afghanistan have been documented. What is not as well documented is their crimes in the 2011 onslaught in Libya.
NATO claims these military operations are necessary to keep their citizens safe from terrorist attacks. However, an inquiry into the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack in the United Kingdom revealed NATO could be doing the opposite.
Abdalraouf Abdallah is a British-Libyan national serving a nine-and-a-half-year prison sentence for helping British citizens travel to Syria to join ISIS.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), a political and military alliance of North American and European nations, has, in recent decades, gone to war and invaded Global South countries in the name of fighting terrorism.
NATO’s atrocities against civilians in countries such as Afghanistan have been documented. What is not as well documented is their crimes in the 2011 onslaught in Libya.
NATO claims these military operations are necessary to keep their citizens safe from terrorist attacks. However, an inquiry into the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack in the United Kingdom revealed NATO could be doing the opposite.
Abdalraouf Abdallah is a British-Libyan national serving a nine-and-a-half-year prison sentence for helping British citizens travel to Syria to join ISIS.
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Continued….. When he testified in November 2021 at the inquiry that ran between September 2020 and March 2023, he said Manchester Arena su*cide bomber Salman Abedi was part of NATO-supported militias that fought, overthrew and k*lled former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The country has since devolved into chaos, with multiple forces vying for control and slave markets emerging to sell Africans.
Abdallah said he and Abedi were part of the so-called Tripoli Brigade, which, according to Abdallah’s testimony, received training and material support from NATO.
Abedi k*lled 22 people and himself when he detonated a shrapnel-packed bomb at the Manchester arena on 22 May 2017 during an Ariana Grande concert. It was Britain’s first su*cide bombing attack since 2005.
In 2018, UK-based news outlet the Middle East Eye revealed that in 2011, the British government allowed Libyans living in the UK, including those under counter-terrorism control orders restricting their movement, to travel to the North African country to join the anti-Gaddafi militias. The outlet interviewed sources who claimed that the UK authorities allowed them to travel between the two countries with ‘no questions asked.’
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Abdallah said he and Abedi were part of the so-called Tripoli Brigade, which, according to Abdallah’s testimony, received training and material support from NATO.
Abedi k*lled 22 people and himself when he detonated a shrapnel-packed bomb at the Manchester arena on 22 May 2017 during an Ariana Grande concert. It was Britain’s first su*cide bombing attack since 2005.
In 2018, UK-based news outlet the Middle East Eye revealed that in 2011, the British government allowed Libyans living in the UK, including those under counter-terrorism control orders restricting their movement, to travel to the North African country to join the anti-Gaddafi militias. The outlet interviewed sources who claimed that the UK authorities allowed them to travel between the two countries with ‘no questions asked.’
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CORRUPT UGANDAN OFFICIAL CALLS OUT CORRUPTION
Uganda’s interior minister is waging war on corruption - stating earlier this month that all allegations of corruption against officials should be taken seriously and investigated. No stranger to such allegations himself (for example, in 2017 - as Justice Minister - he was named in the irregular transfer of public property), the month before he urged the next generation of leaders to resist all temptations to dabble in corruption. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Kampala International University, he told his audience of bright young things that taking a slice of government-budget pie for yourself is not the reason we elect government officials. It is a little ironic that not long after his speech, the government cracked down heavily on anti-graft protesters in the capital. All the same, his speech is worth a listen. Do you think his audience will internalize the message?
Video credit: @KiuAcUg
Uganda’s interior minister is waging war on corruption - stating earlier this month that all allegations of corruption against officials should be taken seriously and investigated. No stranger to such allegations himself (for example, in 2017 - as Justice Minister - he was named in the irregular transfer of public property), the month before he urged the next generation of leaders to resist all temptations to dabble in corruption. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Kampala International University, he told his audience of bright young things that taking a slice of government-budget pie for yourself is not the reason we elect government officials. It is a little ironic that not long after his speech, the government cracked down heavily on anti-graft protesters in the capital. All the same, his speech is worth a listen. Do you think his audience will internalize the message?
Video credit: @KiuAcUg
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ON REPARATIONS: ‘WHAT’S WRONG WITH CHILDREN OF SLAVES?’
After over 200 years of slavery in America, the 1865 ‘Special Field Order No. 15’ was issued - to redistribute land and provide a level of economic security to freed slaves by guaranteeing them “40 acres and a mule.” It was rescinded not long after.
The effects of slavery continue to impact and disenfranchise Black people in America today. There is a clear wealth gap between Black people and White people in the country, made worse by systemic racism that denies the former opportunities to advance. According to The Brookings Institution, this gap is not shrinking. On the contrary, they report that, in 2022, “the growing disparity means that … for every $100 in wealth held by White households, Black households held only $15.”
After over 200 years of slavery in America, the 1865 ‘Special Field Order No. 15’ was issued - to redistribute land and provide a level of economic security to freed slaves by guaranteeing them “40 acres and a mule.” It was rescinded not long after.
The effects of slavery continue to impact and disenfranchise Black people in America today. There is a clear wealth gap between Black people and White people in the country, made worse by systemic racism that denies the former opportunities to advance. According to The Brookings Institution, this gap is not shrinking. On the contrary, they report that, in 2022, “the growing disparity means that … for every $100 in wealth held by White households, Black households held only $15.”
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Continued…. In this clip from a 1994 interview on the Arsenio Hall Show - that is, 129 years after the first known attempt at reparations (“40 acres and a mule”) - Minister Louis Farrakhan asserts America’s moral responsibility to the Black community for slavery.
The question remains: Will America repair the damage it has inflicted on its Black community?
While some critics continue to contend that reparations are not feasible, Farrakhan argues that - just as the Jewish survivors of the Holocaust and Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II received reparations - so should Black people in America for slavery.
What do you think? Can there ever be true accountability and repair for the horrors of slavery without reparations?
Video Credit: The Arsenio Hall Show, Paramount Studios, 1994
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The question remains: Will America repair the damage it has inflicted on its Black community?
While some critics continue to contend that reparations are not feasible, Farrakhan argues that - just as the Jewish survivors of the Holocaust and Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II received reparations - so should Black people in America for slavery.
What do you think? Can there ever be true accountability and repair for the horrors of slavery without reparations?
Video Credit: The Arsenio Hall Show, Paramount Studios, 1994
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