11 hours agoMember-onlyThe Real Story of PocahontasPocahontas is a name that is widely known across the world. She was a Native American woman who was born in 1596 in the Tsenacommacah territory, which is now known as Virginia. Her real name was Matoaka, but she was later given the name Pocahontas, which means “playful one” or…Pocahontas3 min readPocahontas3 min read
12 hours agoMember-onlyShaka and the Rise of the Zulu EmpireAs a young man, Shaka joined the army of Dingiswayo, who was the leader of a powerful neighboring tribe. Dingiswayo was a warrior who sought to unify the warring ethnic groups in the area. It was stated that he wanted “to do away with the incessant quarrels that occurred amongst…Zulu2 min readZulu2 min read
12 hours agoMember-onlyWas Huey Freeman Right About Ronald Reagan?The first episode of The Boondocks begins with Huey Freeman having a dream where he is at a garden party in which he scares the white guests by telling that Jesus was black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and that the government was lying about 9/11. That is one…The Boondocks2 min readThe Boondocks2 min read
13 hours agoMember-onlyRace and the Puerto Rican Liberation StruggleOne of the topics which I addressed in I Like What I Write was the topic of race as it related to the struggle for Puerto Rican independence. The Puerto Rican independence movement is a political and social movement that seeks to end Puerto Rico’s status as a US territory…Puerto Rico3 min readPuerto Rico3 min read
Published in Pan-African Voice·13 hours agoMember-onlyMaqoma’s RevengeThe Xhosa people of South Africa were noted for putting up fierece resistance against the colonial powers. Maqoma stands out in this regard as being a Xhosa leader who had consistently resisted the colonial powers. …Africa1 min readAfrica1 min read
14 hours agoMember-onlyWhen the Chickens Come Home to Roost: The Rise of Fascism in EuropeFascism is a far-right political ideology that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It is characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the suppression of political opposition. Fascism is often associated with totalitarianism, which is the idea that the state should have total control over all aspects of society. …Fascism4 min readFascism4 min read
15 hours agoMember-onlyThe Revolutionary Life and Legacy of Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman was born in Maryland in the early 1820s. She was born into slavery, and from a young age, she witnessed the cruelty and brutality of the institution. She was forced to work long hours in the fields and was subjected to physical and emotional abuse by her masters…History2 min readHistory2 min read
16 hours agoMember-onlyThe Civil War and the End of SlaveryMartin Delany stated: “It was only a War policy of the Government, to declare the slaves of the South free, knowing that the whole power of the South, laid in the possession of the Slaves. …Civil War3 min readCivil War3 min read
16 hours agoMember-onlyThe Revolutionary Role of Marquis de Lafayette in America and FranceMarie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne in south-central France. Lafayette was born into a wealthy aristocratic family and received a privileged education. …Lafayette3 min readLafayette3 min read
17 hours agoMember-onlyMalcolm X and Muhammad Ali: A Look at Their Broken FriendshipMalcolm X and Muhammad Ali are easily two of the most important and notable personalities with in the Nation of Islam during the 1960s. …Malcolm X3 min readMalcolm X3 min read
