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Rigobert Bihuzo Minani sj. Ph.D “I think it is our deeply-rooted Ubuntu philosophy that keeps us going today. It may sound naive to some Western cultures, but this approach is precious to us. We should take greater advantage of our ability to dialogue and harmonize these differences to build our states. It is partly thanks to this Ubuntu philosophy that Africa remains resilient. Our traditions teach us to allow our adversaries a path of retreat rather than crush them completely. This approach contrasts with other civilizations where the complete annihilation of the other can be taken as a goal. Our vision of life is influenced by Ubuntu, which is an integral part of our identity and culture. ” What is Ubuntu? “Ubuntu” means humanity - kindness, compassion, respect and care for others. Ubuntu is a Southern African philosophy based on the belief that an individual exists only through his or her relationship with others, with the community. The term “ubuntu” is a concept found in all Bantu languages (#Lingala “Bomoto”, #Kikongo “kimuntu”, #Punu “Butu”, Kinyarwanda and Kirundi “Ubuntu”...). It was revived with the end of apartheid in South Africa. In particular, it was used by Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandelan and Desmond Tutu to depict an ideal of society opposed to segregation during apartheid, and then to promote national reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/ep3FzfXW #Ubuntu #UbuntuPhilosophy #Humanity #Africa #Resilience #Compassion #Respect #Traditions #Community #AfricanCulture #Harmony #Dialogues #SouthernAfrica #NelsonMandela

People Should Read the following for a Better World View African Contribution to Civilization Paperback – April 7, 1998 Osei examines the contributions that Africans have made to the arts, sciences, philosophy and religion. In doing so he chronicles and weaves a contextual history. Osei was a diligent self-trained historian, and acutely familiar with all manner books and documents about ancient and modern Africa. African Peoples' Contributions to World Civilizations: Shattering the Myths Paperback – May 6, 2017 by Dr. Paul L. Hamilton explodes the myth that African people are inferior people who have contributed nothing to world civilizations. With information, pictures and illustrations from Dr. Hamilton's workshops and presentations, this book explores the concept of a 21st Century Renaissance. Shattering the Myths is loaded with pictures and illustrations, providing evidence that: - Africans were in the Americas 1,000 years before Columbus! - Human beings started as Africans! - Nubia and Ancient Egypt and African cultures with African people - The Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, early Christians and Moslems (aka Muslims) were greatly influenced by African cultures and religions! 

The World 🌍 is still largely ign0rant to the fact that the Indigenous People of America were and are melanated Africans who descended from Olmecs and Anasazi, Khoi-Sans and Twa people. Those Groups who are ALL melanated, were the first groups in the Americas (South, Central, and North and the Caribbean). They manifested as those such as the Washitaw, Yamasse, Yamacraw, Cherokee, Taino, Aztecs, Mayans, Toltecs, etc etc. The $5 d0llar Indians You see today being promoted under the name "Native Americans" are actually European folks from Russia (Siberia), and Eastern India in Asia. They are not autochthon Indians, they're counterfeit, smh! The Autochthonous Amerindians or Amarukhan-Xia are black (melanated) people in the fullest sense of the word, their shades varying from copper-coloured to djet black indigo "Black". Remember, the majority of these sons and daughters of Kush didn't get to America on the Good Ship Jesus, or any other sláveship. White and Aráb folks want us to believe god made us Black people first, yet didn't give us any religious guidance until some one of their Missionary Colonizers came to teach us god's words (religions) in other non-African languages, lol. GTFOH with that old colonial bull shid! It's the Age of Knowing, Blínd Beliefs is done out here! Ma'at was perfected for the organic man and woman from the very beginning of time itself! Dwa Amun Ra 🦅 👁️ 🧬 😎🙏🏿🌞🖤📝👈🏿 *For all of the small print and moving parts to this and the truth about the Trans-Atlantic Slàve trade, invest in a copy of our groundbréaking masterpiece, TREASUREZ IN THE SAND VOL 2: BLACK NOBILITY Available on Amazon UK in Paperback Hardcover and Kindle version!! 𓆥𓆤𓆓𓄟𓃤𓃅𓂝𓂧𓁏𓀷 #africa #history #igedenation #blacklinkedin #blacknoise

Today marks the start of Kwanzaa, a holiday created in 1966 to celebrate African American and Pan-African history and culture. The 7 candles of Kwanzaa, expressed in the Swahili language, represent African values: self-determination, cooperative economics, creativity, unity, collective work and responsibility, purpose, and faith. Learn more about the history of Kwanzaa here: https://lnkd.in/g28Shwbt

#FeaturedPublication Explore the riveting journey of Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua: An Enslaved Muslim of the Black Atlantic, a profound examination of the only known narrative by a former Brazilian slave. He was a literate Muslim born in 1820s Benin, enslaved in #WestAfrica, and forcibly transported to #Brazil in 1845. Escaping to New York City in 1847, he later found refuge in Haiti and embraced Christianity. His autobiography, published in 1854, unveils the harsh realities of African slavery in Brazil and the resistance against it in the Americas. Authors Pual E. Lovejoy and Nielson Bezerra's analysis sheds light on Baquaqua's remarkable tale, offering a poignant perspective on identity, faith, and the pursuit of freedom. This book chronicles Baquaqua's remarkable life, exploring African slavery in Brazil and the Atlantic world. It offers invaluable insights into the African diaspora, the history of slavery in the Americas, and the power of personal narratives in shaping our understanding of these complex histories. About the Authors: Paul E. Lovejoy, Distinguished Research Professor of History at York University /(York University – Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies), Fellow of the The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada and Canada Research Chair in African Diaspora History, has published over 40 books and 150 articles on African and African diaspora history. Nielson Rosa Bezerra, PhD graduate from Universidade Federal Fluminense, is a distinguished researcher on slavery and the African Diaspora in Brazil. A former Banting Fellow at The Harriet Tubman Institute, York University, Canada, Bezerra has authored numerous articles and six books, including the acclaimed "Escravidão Comércio e Farinha no Recôncavo do Rio de Janeiro, século XIX" (2011). Currently, he is the Director of Museu Vivo do São Bento in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, continuing to illuminate Brazil's historical complexities. Book Link: https://lnkd.in/eWzJdj9V #AfricanDiaspora #HistoricalAutobiography #SlaveryHistory #Slavery #Brazil #ResistanceHistory #BrazilianHistory #AfricanHistory #TransatlanticSlavery #FugitiveSlaveLaw #EducationalRead #BookLovers #HistoryBuff #CulturalStudies #MustRead

EqualyzAI's Holiday African Language Fest (Win Amazing Prizes)! Join our 3 Days of Celebration with EqualyzAI where you stand to win N10,000 per trivia. Will you be Today’s Winner? Read the Question Below. Many African cultures view the end of the year as a time to honour God, their ancestors and welcome new blessings. What is the word for “celebration", "harvest" or "thanksgiving,", often used in end-of-year gatherings in your language? To win N10,000 follow the instructions below:  1. Follow us and drop your translation in the comments!   2. Ask your friends to follow us and engage with your comments.   The comment with the highest engagement in 48 hours wins N10,000! 🏆 

Do you want to know more about Morocco and its history of slavery? Consider following the lecture from Professor Chouki el Hamel, author of Black Morocco, at Universiteit Leiden. The lecture will be provided in English and can also be followed online for free! https://lnkd.in/e-BYSiME

The thoughts and stories Aunty Puanani Burgess shared with us in mid-2020 are timeless. If you missed this beautiful, life-affirming session, you can enjoy this archived reminder that Ua mau ke Ea, o ka 'Aina i ka Pono (The life of this land is perpetuated in hope). https://lnkd.in/dX-B2fc

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