10 hours agoMember-onlyWhat if LeBron James Actually Read Malcolm X’s Autobiography?One thing that I do admire about LeBron James is that he has been willing to speak out on social and political issues. Athletes of his stature rarely ever take the positions that James has taken in the past. Michael Jordan, for example, was noted to have remarked that Republicans…LeBron James2 min readLeBron James2 min read
10 hours agoMember-onlyMartin Luther King Believed in Black PrideMartin Luther King was a complex individual, but so often he is reduced to very simplistic caricatures to promote agendas which are contrary to what he actually believed. I was recently informed that Black pride promotes racism. It was informed that I should learn from the teachings of Martin Luther…Martin Luther King1 min readMartin Luther King1 min read
11 hours agoMember-onlyIsrael’s Relationship to the Apartheid Regime in South AfricaIsrael, initially critical of apartheid, built alliances with post-colonial African governments in the 1950s and 1960s. However, as many African states severed ties with Israel after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel’s view of the apartheid regime began to change. The Israeli government saw the apartheid government as a potential…Israel2 min readIsrael2 min read
20 hours agoMember-onlyA Black Billionaire Is Still a BillionaireIn The Destruction of Black Civilization, Chancellor Williams explained: Those who wish to engage in private enterprise for their own personal benefit will always be free to do so; and there will always be some pride in pointing out this or that rich Black Capitalist. When we consider the welfare…Capitalism2 min readCapitalism2 min read
21 hours agoMember-onlyZionism and the Age of ColonialismThe modern day Zionist movement developed as a response to the oppression which Jews endured in Europe. Zionism, as a political movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland, also gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the era of European colonialism. This reality…Zionism3 min readZionism3 min read
21 hours agoMember-onlyThe Psychology Behind Social EngineeringAt its core, social engineering is the art of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. To truly comprehend the underlying mechanisms, it is essential to understand the psychology behind social engineering. Human beings are inherently social creatures, and as such, they are susceptible to certain psychological principles…Psychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
21 hours agoMember-onlyWhat’s the Difference Between a Black Hat and White Hat Hacker?Black hat hackers, also known as cybercriminals, are individuals who engage in hacking activities with malicious intent. Their motivations can range from financial gain and personal vendettas to political activism and espionage. These hackers exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive information, disrupt services…Cybersecurity2 min readCybersecurity2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyMansa Musa’s Importance to Understanding Africa’s HistoryMansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is renowned for his immense wealth, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in recorded history. His wealth was primarily derived from the vast resources of the Mali Empire, particularly its control over the trans-Saharan trade routes. The Mali Empire, located…History2 min readHistory2 min read
Published inPan-African Voice·1 day agoMember-onlyWhy Diamonds Are a Symbol of Africa’s ExploitationDiamonds, often revered as symbols of love, beauty, and luxury, have an unsettling and shadowed side that contrasts sharply with their sparkling allure. Conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds, are gems that have been mined under brutal conditions, often fueling violence, civil wars, and human rights abuses in the…Colonialism2 min readColonialism2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyNot Seeing Color Doesn’t Help to Fight RacismIn her book, The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander points out that what makes the new system of Jim Crow so insidious is that it presents itself as being racially neutral. Whereas the old Jim Crow was explicitly racist, the new Jim Crow disproportionately targets African Americans under the guise…Race2 min readRace2 min read
