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13th is a 2016 American documentary film by director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the “intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States;” it is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and ended involuntary servitude except as a punishment for conviction of a crime. DuVernay contends that slavery has been perpetuated since the end of the American Civil War throu
Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X
Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X is a CNN Special Report that features interviews with people who were there and who knew Malcolm along with rarely seen video and photos.
The Black Church (PBS) Full Episodes
The documentary reveals how Black people have worshipped and, through their spiritual journeys, improvised ways to bring their faith traditions from Africa to the New World, while translating them into a form of Christianity that was not only truly their own, but a redemptive force for a nation whose original sin was found in their ancestors’ enslavement across the Middle Passage. Visit the official website for additional content and resources. The Black Church: Episode 1 The
‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?’: Descendants Read Frederick Douglass’ Speech
The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which asks all of us to consider America’s long history of denying equal rights to Black Americans.
Adinkra Symbols
The adinkra symbols are originated and designed through the handiwork and tireless effort of Gyaman hene Nana Kwadwo Agyemang Adinkra of Gyaman people who originated from the Akan, Bono people of modern-day Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Aban “Fortress (or Castle)” Strength, Seat of power, Authority, Magnificence Abe Dua “Palm tree” A symbol
Largest African Ethnic Groups — 2019
Ethnic groups of Africa number in the thousands, with each population generally having its own language (or dialect of a language) and culture. The ethnolinguistic groups include various Afroasiatic, Khoisan, Niger-Congo and Nilo-Saharan populations. Largest African Ethnic Groups–Overall 1. Egyptians are an African ethnic group that consists of over one-hundred million people but are not ranked above. Ethnic Group / People / Tribe Population (#
African Diaspora, Largest Populations — 2018
The African diaspora is the worldwide collection of communities descended from native Africans or people from Africa, predominantly in the Americas. The term most commonly refers to the descendants of the West and Central Africans who were enslaved and shipped to the Americas during the Atlantic slave trade between the 16th and 19th centuries, with their largest populations in the United States, Brazil and Haiti. However, the term can also be used to refer to the descendants of North Africans wh
About HIV/ AIDS
HIV The Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),[1][2] a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive.[3] Without treatment, average survival time after infection with HIV is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, depending on the HIV subtype.[4] In most cases, HIV is a sexually
Kwanzaa: Origins & Meanings of Nguzo Saba symbols
The seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba, together comprise the Kawaida or "common" philosophy, a synthesis of nationalist, pan-Africanist, and socialist values. Dagi Knot Unity A Pan-African symbol of unity found in several African cultures. Ahenwa The Akan throne, symbol of national identity, cultural groundedness and rightful governance, used in Kwanzaa to represent the principle of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). Akoma Ntoaso Un
“The Police and the Press”, “Who Taught You to Hate Yourself?”, and “The Most Disrespected Person in America”: Excepts from May 5, 1962, Speech by Malcolm X
The following are excerpts from a speech that Malcolm X gave on May 5, 1962 at the funeral service of Ronald Stokes in Los Angeles, who was killed by the LAPD. The incident occurred on April 27th at a mosque that previously been monitored by the police department. Then one night there was a disputed altercation between the police and the members of the mosque that resulted in an overwhelming police force killing of seven members of the Nation of Islam that night, including Stokes. The Polic
Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America
Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America. The title comes from the Swahili term “Maafa,” which means tragedy or disaster and is used to describe the centuries of global oppression of African people during slavery, apartheid and colonial rule, while the number “21” refers to an alleged maafa in the 21st century (though beginning in the 19th), which the film says is the disproportionately high rate of abortion among African Americans. According to the film, Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenth
Race Classification in Brazil
Whiteness in Brazil is often defined at the intersection between race and class. In Brazil, one’s racial classification is not only dependent on skin color but is also influenced by the perception of self and the perception from others. Compared to the United States, race in Brazil is not often defined based on the biological make-up of a person. As described by Omni and Winant, racial formation is “the process by which social, economic and political forces determine the content and importance o
The Berlin Conference of 1884
The Berlin Conference of 1884–85, also known as the Congo Conference or West Africa Conference, established formalized agreements for European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period and coincided with Germany’s sudden emergence as an imperial power. The conference was organized by Otto von Bismarck, the first chancellor of Germany. Its outcome, the General Act of the Berlin Conference, can be seen as the formalization of the Scramble for Africa; The conference contrib
The 25th Dynasty of Egypt
The 25th dynasty of Egypt parallels the Egyptian third intermediate period from 1070-635 BC. Piankhi, the king of Kush, better known as Piye, laid the foundations of the 25th dynasty in 823-c.– 723 BCE in lower Egypt. Egypt was under civil unrest with political instability throughout this time. The regional chieftains and elites were vying for power. As a Kushite king, Piye invaded Egypt from the south and ended the lower Egypt’s petty kingdoms. The Conquests of the Kushite Empire
Caribbean Proverbs
Go To: Afrikan Proverbs Go To: Caribbean Folktales Categrories Antiguan / Barbudan Proverbs Bahamian Proverbs Barbadian Proverbs Proverbs of Guyana Haitian Proverbs Jamaican Proverbs Virgin Islander Proverbs Antiguan & Barbudan Proverbs
Afrikan Proverbs
Go To: Caribbean Proverbs Go To: Afrikan Folktales Categories Proverbs about Beauty Proverbs about Family Proverbs about Food & Eating Proverbs about Friendship Proverbs about Learning & Wisdom Proverbs about Love & Marriage Proverbs about Patience Proverbs about Peace & Leadership Pro
Ethiopia, 2017 HIV Summary
Population: 104,957,000 Ethiopia Ethiopia People Living With HIV 610,000 Living With HIV – Women (15–49) 350,000 Living with HIV – Children (0–14) 62,000 Overall Adult (15–49) HIV Prevalence 0.9% HIV Prevalence – Women (15–49)
Kenya, 2017 HIV Summary
Population: 49,699,000 Kenya Kenya People Living With HIV 1,500,000 Living With HIV – Women (15–49) 860,000 Living with HIV – Children (0–14) 110,000 Overall Adult (15–49) HIV Prevalence 4.8% HIV Prevalence – Women (15–49)
Eswatini, 2017 HIV Summary
Population: 104,957,000 Eswatini Eswatini People Living With HIV 210,000 Living With HIV – Women (15–49) 120,000 Living with HIV – Children (0–14) 13,000 Overall Adult (15–49) HIV Prevalence 27.4% HIV Prevalence – Women (15–49)
Eritrea, 2017 HIV Summary
Population: 4,474,000 Eritrea Eritrea People Living With HIV 14,000 Living With HIV – Women (15–49) 8,200 Living with HIV – Children (0–14) 1,300 Overall Adult (15–49) HIV Prevalence 0.6% HIV Prevalence – Women (15–49)
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