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Hip Hop: Akala

6/10/2015

born in 1983, Akala, is an English rapper, poet, and journalist. Originally from Kentish Town, London, his older sister is rapper/vocalist Ms. Dynamite. In 2006, he was voted the Best Hip Hop Act at the MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin).

“Eurocentric curriculum is off putting to a lot of people…Even if people can not articulate these things…this is what I think is bull about school… they just have the feeling...one science fits all doesn’t fit everybody…many genius are wasted because of society’s preconceived notions of identity.” It is not (all a) conspiracy its an implementation of a (designed) plan.

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Travel and Listen to some Afro-Europeans

6/2/2015

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In parts of Europe we find the idea of colour-blindness” but in doing so forgotten to include some groups of people in its idea of beauty.

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A play that is entertaining and teaches - Danai Gurira

5/31/2015

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Back Stage speaks with actress/playwright Danai Gurira before the West Coast premiere of her new play, 'Eclipsed', a play about Liberian people during the civil war in 2003.

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Black indie films

5/20/2015

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The Real T from ohenecornelius on Vimeo.

Our stories are being documented and many are created by people just like you.
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African modern psychology

5/14/2015

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Dr. Na'im Akbar presents with inspiring words: "...There are many black educators...who are trying to reconnect us with our origins...(but)People will listen to me only because I have been authenticated by someone other than ourselves."

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Africa Unite

5/11/2015

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The words of this song has a special meaning for all Africans. This video is a tribute to Marley’s songs who died on May 11, 1981 at only 36 years old. He left us with a legacy of poignant songs.

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Building esteem

5/8/2015

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Recently I went to a store to find dolls for my friends daughter, and it was a difficulty. I know this was true now, but when I was growing up moons ago, I always had black dolls. Here are to companies carrying on the tradition of building the self esteem of our children.
"The Queens of Africa program is dedicated, through the use of
books, dolls, comics, music and animation series, to help empower children of
African descent to be confident and matured ethically. The dolls and materials
are designed, through fun and engaging materials, to subconsciously promote
African heritage."

AFRICA - Raising their family in London, Nigerians Chris and Ada Ngoforo were keen for their children to stay in touch with their West African heritage. But the couple became concerned that their three young daughters didn't speak any Igbo, one of Nigeria's ethnic languages. "We thought amongst ourselves what we can do to actually help them to learn Igbo more," says Chris Ngoforo. This desire to encourage their children to connect with their roots, coupled with an increasing frustration with the difficulty in finding black dolls that resonated with their daughters, led the entrepreneurial couple to take matters into their hands. What started as a way of helping their daughters engage with their heritage quickly became a business opportunity. Soon after, the couple launched their own range of toys, called Rooti Dolls, programmed to speak in several native African languages and promote positive self-images.