#pan africanism

[alwaysbewoke]

#malcolm x #afro american unity #black empowerment #african unity #african american #pan africanism #black pride #unity #africa strong #respect #civil rights #black history #malcolm x quotes #solidarity #empowerment #black leadership #racial justice #black unity #liberation #diaspora connection

[viadescioism]

Kwanzaa:

Kwanzaa, an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1, emphasizes the importance of pan-African family and social values. It was devised in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Inspired by Africa’s harvest celebrations, he decided to develop a nonreligious holiday that would stress the importance of family and community while giving African Americans an opportunity to explore their African identities. Kwanzaa arose from the black nationalist movement of the 1960s and was created to help African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage. The holiday honors African American people, their struggles in the United States, their heritage, and their culture. Kwanzaa's practices and symbolism are deeply rooted in African traditions and emphasize community, family, and cultural pride. It's a time for reflection, celebration, and the nurturing of cultural identity within the African American community.

Kwanzaa is a blend of various African cultures, reflecting the experience of many African Americans who cannot trace their exact origins; thus, it is not specific to any one African culture or region. The inclusiveness of Kwanzaa allows for a broader celebration of African heritage and identity.

Karenga created Kwanzaa during the aftermath of the Watts riots as a non-Christian, specifically African-American, holiday. His goal was to give black people an alternative to Christmas and an opportunity to celebrate themselves and their history, rather than imitating the practices of the dominant society. The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," meaning "first fruits," and is based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. The holiday was first celebrated in 1966.

Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the seven principles (Nguzo Saba), which are central values of African culture that contribute to building and reinforcing community among African Americans. These principles include Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but Celebrations often include songs, dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry readings, and a large traditional meal. The holiday concludes with a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the sixth day​​​​.

Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it's a spiritual journey to heal, explore, and learn from African heritage. The holiday emphasizes the importance of community and the role of children, who are considered seed bearers of cultural values and practices for the next generation. Kwanzaa is not just a holiday; it's a period of introspection and celebration of African-American identity and culture, allowing for a deeper understanding and appreciation of ancestral roots. This celebration is a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the African-American community.

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#kwanzaa #black community #black culture #pan africanism #black history #happy holidays

[kingdomoftheblackpanther]

#pan africanism #black is divine

[ghost-37]

#@elindasan #📸:@kinaki_ #blackisbeautiful #blackwomen #blackbeauty #beautifulblackwomen #blackandbeautiful #blackwomanappreciation #melanatedgoddess #melaninvibes #darkskin women #darkskinmagic #darkskinbaddies #afrofrench #afrocentrism #pan africanism #darkskinbeauties #darkskinappreciation #brownskingirls #blackwomenarestunning #blackwomenaregorgeous #problack #blackgirlaesthetic #blackwomenbelike #blackgirlmagic #blackisavibe #if you are black you are lucky #blacktumblr

[shitnado9000]

happy black history month 🟥⬛️🟩

#dragon ball #dragon ball super #dragon ball z #art #goku #pan africanism #black history

[empireoftheblackpanther]

#rbg #black is gold #pan africanism

[blackstar1887]

Marcus Garvey's Back-to-Africa Movement: The Rise and Fall in Liberia

#marcus garvey #unia #liberia #africa #back to africa movement #black power #black history #black tik tok #pan africanism

[readyforevolution]

#blacktumblr #black history #black liberation #africa #pan africanism #louis farrakhan

[barbedwirechain]

what can you tell me about thomas sankara

I can throw together the few facts I know off the top of my head and give some semi-coherent shallow description of who he is, what he stood for, and the time period he existed in but since I learned directly from a currently available PDF of his book on women’s liberation and watching many, many YouTube videos, it makes more sense to link those. People have already done the work in varying degrees of depth. I’ll only link what I’ve watch and can find quickly but I encourage you to find more!

youtube videos:

his book:

Women's Liberation and the African Freedom Struggle

#thomas sankara #anti-imperalist #pan africanism #self sufficiency #marxism #R.I.P. #burkina faso

[dailyhistoryposts]

The Pan-African Flag, often flown during Juneteenth celebrations

The official flag of Juneteenth, created in 1997

The Juneteenth flag with the date, from 2007

#history #vexillology #juneteenth #flags #pan africanism

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#african #afrakan #kemetic dreams #africans #brownskin #brown skin #afrakans #african culture #fela kuti #pan africanism

[spaceshipsandpurpledrank]

#talkin #tik tok #hotep #fuck hoteps #hoteps #antisemitism #theconsciouslee #radicalization #pan africanism

[bfpnola]

introductory reading list for political education. covers:

political prisoners

Black labor and socialism

colonialism/imperialism

international socialism

feminism and socialism

eco-socialism

peoples histories

Black liberation and pan africanism

Indigenous liberation

Palestine and anti-zionism

gender and sexuality

disability justice

cultural work

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🚨 want more materials like these? this resource was shared through BFP’s discord server! everyday, dozens of links and files are requested and offered by youth around the world! and every sunday, these youth get together for virtual teach-ins. if you’re interested in learning more, join us! link in our bio! 🚨

#resources #bipoc #political prisoners #Black liberation #socialism #anti capitalism #colonialism #imperialism #intersectional feminism #ecosocialism #pan africanism #indigenous #palestine #anti zionism #gender #sexuality #disability justice #culture #free palestine #israel

[ithacanradio]

What's happening in Africa in 90 seconds: the coup in Niger, France's declining neocolonial hold, and the possibility of African union in the Sahel

#pan africanism #pls watch!! #niger #anti imperialism #sahel #burkina faso

[ghost-37]

"For the Wealth of Africa lies neither in the vast gold reserves in the soil beneath, nor in the lush green forests, but in the beauty of it's people. For being African is a form of wealth in itself. "

#ariel odera #@zestyh0ney #📷: @shem.obara #blackisbeautiful #blackwomen #blackbeauty #kenyan beauty #kenya #blackgirlmagic #blackwomenaredivine #blackandbeautiful #pan africanism #cultural heritage #african culture #african heritage #african diaspora #africa #african ancestry #africamatters #afrocentrism #afroart #afrocentricart #art #blackart #blackartmatters #black people #blackpride #blackpower #if you're black you're lucky #blacktumblr

[empireoftheblackpanther]

The truth comes out

#pan africanism #cia