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The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of…
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A Different South: Art by Werlayne Nunes
very beautiful and colorful.
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Some of my favorite pieces of art, featured on the walls of “The Huxtables”, on The Cosby Show.
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This is video of Thomas Sankara speaking in Harlem (October 3, 1984)—“Our White House is in Black Harlem”
Our revolution is symbolised by our flag. This is our country’s new flag. Our country also has a new name. This flag, as you can see, resembles the black liberation flag. This because we are all one. We are working for the same cause as you. This is why, quite naturally, the colours are alike. They signify the same thing. We didn’t have to use the colour black, however, because we are already in Africa.
Sadly the video cuts off just before the end of the speech. Here’s the very end:
…when I address the United Nations, I will speak about the ghettos and Nelson Mandela, who must be set free. [Applause] I will speak about injustice, racism, and about the hypocrisy of leaders around the world.
But I will also explain that you and we—all of us—are waging our struggle and that they would do well to take note. [Applause] Because you represent the people, and wherever you are on your feet, imperialism trembles!I invite you to repeat with me: “When the people stand up, imperialism trembles!”
[Shouts of: ”When the people stand up, imperialism trembles!”]
Again!
[Shouts of: ”When the people stand up, imperialism trembles!”]
Again!
[Shouts of: ”When the people stand up, imperialism trembles!”][Applause]
Imperialism!
[“Down with it!”]
Puppet regimes!
[“Down with it!”]Racism!
[“Down with it!”]
Zionism!
[“Down with it!”]
Neocolonialism!
[“Down with it!”]
Glory!
[“To the people!”]
Dignity!
[“To the people!”]
Music!
[“To the people!”]
Health!
[“To the people!”]
Education!
[“To the people!”]
Power!
[“To the people!”]
All the power!
[“To the people!”]
Homeland or death, we will triumph!
Homeland or death, we will triumph!
Thank you, comrades.
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Bill Cosby and Janet MacLachlan in a scene from “I Spy” in 1967. The episode, “Laya,” was about a “Central African Crisis” and Ms. MacLachlan played Laya, an African love interest to Mr. Cosby’s Alexander Scott. The episode is available in it’s entirety on Hulu. Photo via The Classic TV History Blog.
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Vixen by Joshua Middleton
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African Historical Ruins.
Video Montage of African, Architecture, Writing systems & ancient Ruins.
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What better way to start then our ‘The Forgotten’ editorial from Volume 1 Issue 3, The Celebration issue, where we remembered the past African king and queens, from the mighty Shaka Zulu to the fearless Yaa Asantewaa in a majestic, futuristic way.
Photography: Suby and Sinem
Styling and Art Direction: Yoanna Pepper Okwesa
Hair: Eugene Davis
Make up: Tamara Ramsey-Crockett using Bobby Brown and MAC
Fashion Assistants: Kate Cheetham and Yeukai Makoni
Make up Assistant: Rashida Blair
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