African history is the oldest human history in the World. From Ancient Egypt to the present great leaders (alive as well as those in transition) have shaped Africa and world history. This page is dedicated to studying their noble deeds, learning from their mistakes and continuing their legacy.
Without Yared, Askia, Bello, Sundiata, Imhotep, Menelik, we would have no history to celebrate. Without Garvey, Du Bois, Duse and Delany there would be no revolution. Without Elijah there would be no Malcolm, without Malcolm no African Holocaust Society. Of all of the legends/elders of Africa none of them held the total solution, they each brought different elements of perfection. So we do not quote Diop for economics, Blyden for culture, Du Bois for health, Garvey for warfare, King for identity, or Biko for culture. Unlike them, we have the joy of hindsight and the better world they created for us to reflect on. They are remember best by emulating the best aspects of their character.
They lived and died to give us a better platform to speak about our oppression (our Holocaust) as well as our victories. They are best honored by continuing the spirit of their mission: Orphan quotes, and an X on a cap are not how serious people honor their ancestors. Not being critical of their shortcomings is also not how a progressive people honor their ancestors. We must therefore build upon their legacy to bring about a new African future. And none of this can happen if Africa's heroes are "cult" icons to be celebrated without critique or to be absorbed without critical thinking. Consciousness demands that we reflect on their contributions but studying them with these factors in mind.
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Sunday, January 19th 2014 at 3:16PM
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