I WAS ALL IN
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I WAS ALL IN

I was all in  Why did you have to burn it all down  I was falling  But you just watched as I hit the ground The ground  I was far away Yet somehow you found me  I was stuck in vain  And somehow you found me  I was all in  Why did you have to…

Arab Slave Trade and Islam’s Role in Black History

Arab Slave Trade and Islam’s Role in Black History

In the observance of Black History Month, we’re beckoned to traverse the full landscape of our shared past, engaging with narratives that both illuminate and challenge. Among these narratives is the Arab slave trade, entwined with the historical unfoldings of Islamic societies, a topic rich in complexity and ripe for nuanced understanding. This exploration seeks…

Part 2:   Pan-Africanism, Shaped Africa’s Independence
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Part 2: Pan-Africanism, Shaped Africa’s Independence

This Black History Month, we turn our gaze toward Pan-Africanism, a potent force that galvanized the African continent’s liberation from colonial rule. This ideology didn’t just resonate within the borders of Africa; it found champions and advocates across the globe, particularly in Europe and the United States, whose contributions were vital in steering the continent…

Navigating the Political Waves of Africa During Black History Month
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Navigating the Political Waves of Africa During Black History Month

Black History Month plunges us into a sea of narratives that too often bypass Africa’s vibrant, tumultuous shores. As someone born of English and Zambian lineage, raised amidst the echoes of proxy wars and the fervent battles against apartheid in Southern Africa, I’m drawn to the untold stories of a continent brimming with resilience and struggle.