It’s no secret that Africa has tried to get all of her looted artifacts back for years. Well, some recent news has made things even more problematic. The following information comes from Quartz Africa. Thousands of stolen African artifacts currently reside in European and British museums and institutions. And Christie’s, a British auction house, recently…
Month: June 2020
The Aboriginals of Australia
Greetings All, I was browsing the Elders and Ancestors’ Instagram page, when I came across the following photo. Those are some of the Aboriginal Australians, at Wyndham prison, in the early 1900s. As disturbing as this image is it prompted me to do further research on the indigenous inhabitants of Australia who are often hidden….
Words From The Wise: Joshua Maponga
“Believing is worth nothing. Believing is just a bucket of dogma; it does not change the price of bread. Show me what you do with your beliefs, then I’ll tell you if it is practical or not. Believing in the trinity does not add to your days, does not put bread on your neighbor’s table,…
Petition For Reparations in the UK
Greetings Folks, There’s a petition coming out of the United Kingdom that I had to share. Salute to Dr. Mumbi Seraki for the notification. A petition to the UK Government and Parliament is calling on compensation for all African and Caribbean descendants of slavery. It’s been advised that in 2015, Britain’s taxpayers paid billions of…
Book Review
Greetings Everyone, I just finished reading Greatness Is Upon You: Laying The Foundation, and I wanted to share my thoughts. Personal responsibility is having the courage under a myriad of circumstances to be accountable for oneself. Written by Eric Thomas, Ph.D., Greatness Is Upon You: Laying The Foundation provides 24 lessons designed to help you move…
Are Delivery Drones a Solution?
Greetings All, I just read a very interesting article and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from the Knowridge Science Report. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, e-commerce purchases have increased drastically. However, it has come with a price, by way of traffic congestion and commute times for delivery trucks….
A Different Appetite
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A Jamaican Charter Flight from Europe is Being Arranged
In a previous post, I highlighted the 50 Jamaican nationals who were being detained and deported back to Jamaica due to COVID-19. Well, I just came across some additional information. The following is from the Jamaica Observer. Arrangements are being made for nationals stranded in Europe to board a charter flight back home. Closing Jamaica’s…
Petition to Rename Western Indian Ocean the African Ocean
Thanks to Dr. Mumbi Seraki, I came across an amazing campaign that started over the weekend. A petition to the United Nations has been created to rename the Western Indian Ocean the African Ocean. Many scientific organizations have found conclusive evidence that the Western Indian Ocean is a separate body of water from the Indian…
George Floyd’s Family Files Appeal to the United Nations
Thanks to Afrikan Esq. and her organization, We Charge Colonialism, I came across some additional information regarding the George Floyd case. The following information comes from Politico. The family of George Floyd filed an appeal to the United Nations to hold the United States accountable for systemic racism and police brutality. A special session is…
Nigerian Doctors On Strike
There’s somewhat of a kerfuffle happening in Nigeria, and it’s only right that I share my findings with you all. The following information comes from Africa News. An indefinite strike is being headed by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The doctors union denounced the state’s inadequate provisions of protective equipment, and…
Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben Will Be Rebranded
The civil unrest and global discussions on race relations have prompted some much-needed changes for major corporations. The following information comes from NPR. Quaker Oats and PepsiCo advised that the pancake and syrup brand will remove its image of Aunt Jemima and change its name. Acknowledging the racist stereotype that dates back to slavery in the…
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