Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Category: racism
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We Were Never Strangers
Something is wrong when Afrikans begin to fear other Afrikans. Recent headlines and viral videos have shown scenes of anger and exclusion directed at migrants from neighboring countries. Among the most affected are Nigerians, Ghanaians, and Zimbabweans; many of whom operate small businesses such as kiosks, salons, and informal shops that sustain their families and…
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The Politics Of Beauty In African Society
In many African societies, beauty isn’t a vibe. It’s a political system, structural, inherited, and filled with policies nobody voted for. Colonialism didn’t just leave languages and architecture behind, it also installed an entire aesthetic framework with the enthusiasm of a shady interior designer. Let’s start with the loudest statistic in the room: skin lightening.…
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Is community building worthwhile for Africa?
A case study of South Africa A community is a group of people sharing common characteristics or interests and perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists (Dictionary.com). As the definition infers, people are the backbone of a community and their synchronization is essential for co-operation towards achieving…
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Black Nation!
“how effective is activism in combatting this particular variant of racial discrimination…”…….can we gauge the rate of progress, measured by the lay black man’s impression…..