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How The Fourth Industrial Revolution Can Save (Or Destroy) African Nations
We are at the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Here is what that means for the future of African history. More
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The Life And Assassination Of Patrice Lumumba
Very few Black men and women in America have heard of Patrice Lumumba, but his might have been one of the most significant political assassinations of the 20th century. More
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Will The Me Too ‘Manhunt’ Address Female Sexual Predators And Child Molesters?
The truth behind callout culture, woman on boy pedophilia, and the assault on the Black man. More
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These Are The 132 Best Black Websites By Category For 2019
Here are the top Black websites from around the world that should be on your reading list in 2019 organized by category! More
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R. Kelly May Be Planning To Flee To Africa Over Possible Criminal Investigations
(AllHipHop News) Investigators in Illinois and Georgia are working towards charging R. Kelly with a crime to keep the singer from fleeing the country. Yesterday, Chicago’s State Attorney Kim Foxx revealed an investigation by the Sex Crimes Unit was almost launched when an unidentified victim came forward. But the woman and her attorney stopped contacting investigators. “There’s […] More
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78 Swahili Language Words And Phrases For The Classroom
Before you learn Swahili in a classroom setting, get a head start with some common words and phrases! More
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One Language For One People: The 3 Best Ways To Learn Swahili Online For Beginners
Swahili is the language of Pan-Africanism. Here are the three best tools we have found that will help you learn Swahili fast! More
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How To Gain Knowledge Of Self: The Second Pillar Of Black Consciousness
Why is it that no matter how many Black Consciousness books you read, you still dont feel like you are gaining knowledge of self? Yes, you might have read The Destruction of Black Civilization. You might know Biko, Akbar, and Kete. You may even be able to recite quotes from Dr. Neely Fuller. But you feel […] More
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How To Achieve Black Excellence In 2019 With Better Goal Setting
A movement is only as strong as the people who belong to it. If we are to build a movement capable of restoring Black men and women to their glory, we must focus on building ourselves up to our highest potential with better goal setting. More
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Why African-Americans Are No Better Off Than 50 Years Ago
2018 marked the end of a 50 year period that began in 968 with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the year the Fair Housing Act passed, the year the Kerner Commision report revealed the cause of riots, and the same year John Carlos and Tommie Smith gave the Black Power salute at […] More
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Everything You Have Been Taught About The New Year Calendar Is Wrong
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you celebrate a new year in the dead of winter? When you find out where the January 1st holiday comes from, you might be shocked. Before we reveal the truth to you, take a second to educate yourself of what our calendar means in the first place. […] More
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White Cops are Shooting Unarmed Black Men 76 Times But Arresting Armed White Psychopaths Peacefully
In one of the stories below, the armed man walks free. In another story, the unarmed man who was in his apartment was shot 70+ times. One man was violent. One man was in his home minding his own damn business. Both men were reportedly mentally ill. One man is dead. The other is alive. […] More
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While Nobody Was Paying Attention, Beijing Held Its Own ‘Berlin Conference’ To Carve Up Africa
China is following the exact same playbook that European Nations wrote at the Berlin Conference. And if Africa doesnt wake up, the next century could be worse than the last. More
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Living in America While Being Black Under the Trump Regime
The commentary below was written by Roger Caldwell, a NNPA Newswire Contributor. In 2018, many Black people in America believe that it is not important or relevant to consider them Black. They see their race as human, and they have no faith in the Black or African American culture and race. There is only one […] More
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How To Eat To Live: 5 Tools That Will Make Your Black Vegan Transition Easier
5 tools our Black Vegan members use to support their plant based melanin diets – and why you should make this the year that you transition! More
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Everything You Need To Know About Preparing For And Celebrating The Kwanzaa Holiday
The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” or “first fruits” in Swahili. Here is everything you need to know about the Kwanzaa Holiday! More
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Its Happening! China To Take Over Kenya’s Largest Port Over Unpaid Chinese Loan
We have been sounding the alarm over China’s neo-colonial playbook for years. Now, it seems like a Chinese-funded project in Africa is about to be confiscated by China, which will appoint Chinese management, upstream all revenues to China, and provide China with its very own port in east Africa. The African Stand reports that China […] More
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Black Excellence: Meet The Father And Son Team That Did $500 Million in Real Estate Deals in One Year
National Standard Abstract, a title-insurance firm based in New York, is one of the very few Black-owned business enterprises in the area. The company’s CEO, Osei Rubie, and his son, Nadir, equipped with a decade of experience in the title insurance industry and entrepreneurial knowledge from their other family-owned businesses, have led the company to […] More
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How “Land Grabbing” Is Leading To Extreme Poverty In Liberia
An estimated 64 percent of Liberians live below the poverty line and 1.3 million live in extreme poverty, out of a population of 4.6 million, according to the World Food Program. On the issues of Demographic Characteristics: The population of Liberia is estimated to be just above 4.2 million, with 51.1% being females. The average […] More
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Black Podcasts Matter – The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Podcast People Will Actually Listen To
The world needs more Black podcasts, and it has never been easier to get started! Here is everything you need to plan, record, and launch your first – or fifth – podcast from someone who has done it! More
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Chinese Supremacy In Africa: 35 Schools To Teach Chinese In Uganda
According to The Ugandan Monitor, the government has named 35 secondary schools countrywide selected to teach Chinese language as one of the newest subjects on the secondary school syllabus. The Ministry of Education’s National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) selected the schools to benefit from the Chinese subject to be rolled next year. At least 35 […] More
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How African Nations Are Joining Together To Build A Real Life Wakanda
Wakanda – the fictional and technologically advanced African nation created by Marvel Comics – imagined a part of Africa untouched by colonialism or Western influence in the record shattering movie Black Panther. Thanks to the efforts of real life African nations, Wakanda could become a reality. Under the leadership of the African Union, nations are […] More
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These 20 Stories Of Racism Told By Black Brazilians Will Turn Your Stomach
Brazil is home to some of the most beautiful Black people on the planet, and the nation has branded itself as a ‘post-racial’ nation for decades. But ask any Afro-Brazilian on the street and they have a different story to tell. We exposed the very real racism that Afro-Brazilian’s endure in our article “Hell in […] More
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In The Green: Black Founders Open Oakland’s First Equity Cannabis Dispensary
An equity permit program in Oakland offers marijuana dispensary permits to longtime residents of areas of the city who were most impacted by the drug war or were convicted of cannabis-related crimes before marijuana legalization. More
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You Have No Friends: Russia Joins America’s Black Voter Suppression Effort
Blacks in America are well aware of the politricks played by white supremacists. But now it seems like the entire world is getting in the game. A new report detailed how the Russians specifically targeted African-American voters in the 2016 election to help President Donald Trump win—adding to domestic efforts to suppress the Black vote. […] More
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9 Of The Best Books By African Authors Published This Year
9 books by African authors that were published this year – including fiction and nonfiction eBooks, paperbacks, and audio books are included on the list! More
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Stand Your Ground Law Lets White Supremacists Get Away With Murder. Here Is How To Fight Back
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law is what has allowed many people to literally get away with murder, as we saw in 2012 when George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teenager whose only crime was having brown skin. But now, the Sunshine State was doubling down on that law — referred to as a license […] More
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The Neo-colonial Scramble For Africa: What Trump’s ‘Prosper Africa’ Strategy Means For Africans
Historically, Africans themselves were never seen as strategic partners. Instead, African nations were marginalized as pieces on the strategic chess boards of other nations. The disrespect continues with the Trump Administration’s so-called ‘Prosper Africa’ policy. In a speech delivered by Trump’s white nationalist National Security Advisor at a known racist organization called The Heritage Foundation, […] More
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Say Her Name: 9 Year Old McKenzie Adams Commits Suicide After Racist Bullying
McKenzie Adams was a 9-year-old girl who was a fourth grader at U.S. Jones Elementary School. After endless racist bullying, the child reportedly hung herself on Dec. 3. The Tuscaloosa News reports that she was bullied because she was friends with another white child. Adams was friends with a white boy and would take rides […] More
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Sexual Slavery And ‘Gruesome Gang Rapes’ Are Being Carried Out By The Government of South Sudan: UN Reports
South Sudanese soldiers are responsible for most of the killings and rapes of children carried out in the country. More
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Win Every African American History Game With This Ultimate Trivia Book
The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book by Curtis Claytor has two thousand multiple choice questions and answers in four categories: History; Music; Sports; Television, Arts & Literature! Most of us learn in school about Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, and George Washington Carver. But who was the woman who refused to sit in the […] More
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The Ultimate Guide To Starting An African American Investment Club
How to gain financial literacy and build Black wealth with an African American investment club. More
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Why Black Republican Mia Love Is Right About Minorities In The White GOP
After her election defeat, the only Black Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives Mia Love lashed out at the President Trump-dominated GOP for its hostility toward minorities and women. Love, the two term Congresswoman from Utah and daughter of Haitian immigrants, went along with Trump’s agenda for her first two terms, but distanced herself […] More
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The 3 Things You MUST Do If You Want To Succeed As A Black Entrepreneur
Taking the time to understand and build systems for your Black owned business is critical to your success. Learn from my mistakes and successes to do it the right way. More
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The Crucifixion of Marc Lamont Hill
“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed criticize.” – Voltaire More
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5 Programming Languages Every Black Entrepreneur Should Know And Where To Learn Them
Here is a fact: We are currently in the middle of the greatest technological shift in human history. This shift is and will continue to disproportionately affect Black men, women, and children. The result for us has been double the unemployment rate and 12 times less wealth for Blacks than whites. But despite this shift, […] More
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Listen Up! The Top 10 Podcasts For Black Entrepreneurs
Our list of the top 10 podcasts for black entrepreneurs that we have heard so far. All podcasts are available on both iTunes and Stitcher Radio! More
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Black History Is Filled With Agents And Informants. Here Is How To Identify Them
Black history is filled with Black agents. From Denmark Vesey and Kwaku to Patrice Lumumba and Marcus Garvey, history exposes the lengths our enemies will go to prevent a Black awakening. More
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[Graphic Video] Another Unarmed Black Man Shot By Police With His Hands Up
The revelation was the latest black eye for a police department with a history of brutality toward Black people. More
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Meet Viola Desmond – The First Black Woman Featured on Canada’s Currency
In many ways, Viola Desmond is both the Rosa Parks and Madame C.J. Walker of Canada. Now, she will be the first Black woman to appear on a Canadian bank note—a $10 bill! More
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Africa Can Become A Mecca Of Solar Power If These Two Problems Are Solved
In 2017, the Bank of Industry (BOI) launched a N1 billion fund for the solar industry. The fund is targeted at increasing access to clean energy by helping Nigeria’s solar entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Some entrepreneurs like Ifeanyi Orajaka, CEO, GVE Projects, have already benefited from it. “The fund is available and we are looking […] More
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France to return 26 pieces of art to Benin as report recommends restitution of African artwork
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the country would return 26 pieces of art to Benin, after he received a report calling for thousands of African artefacts housed in French museums, taken during the colonial period to be returned. The report compiled by French art historian Bénédicte Savoy and Senegalese economist Felwine Sarr, recommends that […] More
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Rape, Pedophilia, and Terrorism – Stories From The Victims of Boko Haram
“I was raped almost on a daily basis by different men…When they became fed-up with me, they asked the little boy, who has often watched them do it, to take over.” More
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White Man Killed Trying To Bring The ‘Kingdom Of Jesus’ To Original People of India
For centuries, Aryan and white invaders have lynched, infected, and tried to destroy the culture of the original people of India. Over time, the once open peaceful group became defensive and violent toward outsiders. More
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These Are The 15 Worst Cities For Black Americans According To USA Today
The release of the critically acclaimed movie Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali tells the story of the trials that Black travelers faced in ‘old’ Jim Crow United States. Black travelers used The Negro Motorist Green-Book – a travel guide that showed what areas were safe to travel in as an African-American, along […] More
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Anti-Black Israel Wants ‘Observer Member’ Status In The African Union
Despite the fact that Blacks are the original Jews, the Jewish state of Israel is now under the control of an anti-Black Zionist regime. Just last year, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up an anti immigration campaign with a threat to the more than 60,000 African migrants in the country. The infiltrators have a […] More
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Macy’s Left Black Fathers Out Of Every Recent Holiday Ad. Here Is Why It Is Not A Mistake
From News One: Macy’s came under fire on social media by Twitter users who were appalled that images in the department store’s holiday ad are missing Black dads in a traditional family setting. The underlying message in this new Macy ad speaks volumes pic.twitter.com/10CbtSXReC — Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) November 18, 2018 One Twitter user posted: […] More
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Educating A Nation: Saluting The Queen Mothers Of African Liberation Philosophy
If you educate a man you simply educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation. More
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“Shall The Negro Be Exterminated?” Marcus Garvey’s Warning From The Grave
We are at the place where we must either step forward or backward. If we go backward we die; if we go forward it will be with the hope of a greater life. More
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The Truth Behind White Supremacy And Interracial Dating
Miscegenation is defined roughly as the mixing of the races, and is one of the 9 weapons of white supremacy that we teach to our members. Members of the Black Conscious community understand what Dr. John Henrik Clarke meant when he said: You can’t fight the slave master and sleep with him at the same […] More
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Ebola Outbreak “Worst In Congo’s History” As Hundreds Dead; Risk Of Spread To Uganda “Very High”
The most recent Ebola outbreak spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the worst in the country’s history, with 209 dead and 333 confirmed or probable cases, according to the DRC’s health ministry. More
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134 Years After The Berlin Conference, Africa Needs To Save Herself
If ever there was an event that led to the birth of the movement, it was the partition of Africa in 1884. In that year, white nations gathered in Berlin to carve Africa into territories to divide amongst themselves. During that meeting, no African or representative was present. Once the agreement was finalized, new borders […] More
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China Is Opening Police Stations And Bases Across Africa: The Next Phase Of Neocolonialism Has Begun
China would never allow an African police station in its country. The nation is known for its hostile stance on African immigration, widespread racism, and a So why would African nations allow China – or any other nation for that fact – to open police stations within their borders? Did Africa learn nothing from colonialism? […] More
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The Feminization of Black Men is Soft Genocide in Action
Recently I tweeted “There has to be something behind the feminization of Black manhood. This sh*t is disgusting.” This was an off-handed tweet that came from my observation of some men walking down the street who were as Black as Wesley Snipes with beard shadows, eye shadow, wigs, and in women’s attire. A few real men […] More
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Will Smith’s son Jaden Comes Out As Gay. And Claims Rapper Tyler, The Creator Is His Boyfriend (Video)
Anyone who watched Will Smith’s son Jaden isnt surprised by this news. He has been a “queer” icon for years. From Linda Ikeji: Hollywood actor, Will Smith‘s son Jaden, 20, who performed at Tyler, The Creator‘s 2018 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, left fans stunned after he revealed on […] More
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Another Black Man “Mistakenly” Killed By Cop. Is It Open Season On African-Americans?!
A 26-year-old security guard at a nightclub in Robbins, Illinois was doing his job when a police officer mistakenly killed him early Sunday morning. Jemel Roberson had apprehended an armed suspect outside the bar when at least one police officer, responding to a report about gunfire, shot and killed the bouncer, WGN-TV reported. “He had […] More
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Nigerian Entrepreneurs Build Machine Learning Platform To Deal With Nightmarish Lagos Traffic
NIgeria traffic is the stuff of nightmares. But a team of Nigerian entrepreneurs are using Machine Learning to change that – with implications for infrastructure across the board. More
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6 Powerful Black Documentaries That You Need To Live Stream Right Now
Its binge-watching season! These 6 Black documentaries are some of the best ones you will find on the Urban Movie Channel! More
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Creflo ‘$65 Million Jet’ Dollar Wants You To Pay Him To Study The Bible
Creflo Dollar ‘s scamming ways haven’t stopped. Because he wasn’t making enough money as a televangelist and a megachurch pastor in Georgia, Dollar, whose original name is Michael Smith , was asking people to pay him to teach online Bible study sessions. In a YouTube video, he babbled, “I would like to take this opportunity […] More
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Dr Sebi Lives! Meet The Greatest Natural Healer in Black History
Dr Sebi is one of the greatest Black healers since Imhotep. Meet the man who cured cancer, AIDS, herpes, and mastered the Alkaline diet! More
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Who Really Controls Hip Hop And Mainstream Black Music?
Rap and Hip-Hop, both of which started as underground means of expression against a system of injustice have been conquered by the same people that many rap messages targeted. More
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Pat Utomi Is Right – 5 Reasons Why Nigeria Is The Most Miserable Place To Live On Earth
Child molestation. Gang wars. Trillion dollar level corruption. A broken education system. Pat Utomi might be right. More
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Weed, Women, And Felony Waivers – 3 U.S. Midterm Election Results We Are Happiest About
An estimated 113 million people participated in the 2018 midterm elections, making this the first midterm in United States history to exceed over 100 million votes, with 49 percent of eligible voters participating in the election. By comparison, the 2014 midterm elections had one of the lowest turnouts in American history, with only 36.4 percent […] More
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White Man Who Claims To Be A ‘Born-Again African’ Wins Grant Meant For Black Artists
Meet the new Rachel Dolezal . His name is Anthony Ekundayo Lennon (his original middle name was David) and he has lied about being a person of color to win grants that are meant for people of color. According to The Independent , Lennon is white and back in 1990 he even said, “My parents […] More
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Here Is Proof That The White World Was Built On Plagiarized Black Knowledge
The real origins of Christianity, mathematics, architecture, medicine, and literature originated with the Black man and woman. More
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Is This The End? New HIV Drug Gammora Claims 99% Efficacy
A new HIV drug has passed its first human clinical trial. At end of the trial, it was discovered that the drug, named Gammora, created by Zion Medical, an Israeli biotech company was capable of wiping out 99 per cent of HIV infected cells in the human body. According to a statement released by the […] More
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Members of the Biafra Zionists Federation threaten to commit “mass suicide” over the whereabouts of their leader
On Sunday, members of the Biafra Zionists Federation on Sunday threatened to commit “mass suicide” due to the uncertainty over the whereabouts of their leader, Benjamin Onwuka. Onwuka and some members of the group were arrested on August 20th while trying to occupy the Enugu State Government House, where they planned to declare the ‘independence’ […] More
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Black Americans Pay Attention: This Is How Kenyans Handle Racists
Chinese man calls Kenyan man “Monkey” in his own country, what happens next is something no one will forget in a hurry (video) More
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Would You Vote For Akon Against Donald Trump In 2020?
American-born Senegalese singer, Akon , is seriously considering running for President against Donald Trump in 2020. More
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Donald Trump Wants To Destroy Amendment That Gave Black Slaves Citizenship
That part of the American Constitution that says that Blacks are not 3/5ths human beings and that granted Black Slaves citizenship is under attack by Donald Trump. And if he decides to go ahead with his threats, nobody can stop him. Here is what you need to know. More
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Why Liberia Is The Prototype For A United States of Africa
Liberia teaches us that Africa must unite, perpetuate its own leadership, and forge its own identity free of invasive western influence. More
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Become Lord Of Your Land With These Free Ebooks By Black Real Estate Investors
Dont talk to me about gentrification if you dont own the property you live in. And with these free ebooks by successful Black real estate investors, you have no excuse! More
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Ferguson Activists Are Being Lynched One By One And Nobody Is Talking About It
First Edward Crawford. Then Deandre Joshua. Then Darren Seals. And now Danye Jones. Well known activists from the Ferguson uprising are being killed off one by one. More
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Nigerian President Panders To Brazil’s New Racist Regime
The Pan-African Alliance has written extensively about the genocide against Blacks in Brazil for years. In our article titled “Hell in the ‘City of God’”: For Afro-Brazilians, Cops Are More Dangerous Than Street Gangs we wrote: Because of the police — not drug gangs — Brazil is one of the most dangerous places on Earth for Black folks… In […] More
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In Ghana, 6-Year Old Girls Are Being Offered Into Sexual Slavery As ‘Wives Of Gods’
Trokosi is an ancient practice in West Africa where virgin girls, some as young as six are sent as sex an labor slaves to make amends for wrongs committed by their families. More
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African Innovation: South Africa University Unveils World’s First Bio-Bricks Made From Human Urine
The world’s first bio-brick made using human urine was unveiled at The University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa – rated amongst the best in the world is leading the way in innovation in waste recovery. Researchers from the university have been involved in ground breaking studies in various areas including malaria prevention and […] More
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Here Is Your Student Enrollment and Lost Found Muslim Lesson No. 1 And 2 Cheat Sheet
If your path into African spirituality is leading you towards the Nation of Islam, one of the first pieces of knowledge that you will come across are the Student Enrollment lessons. These lessons are designed to make sure you overstand the truth according to the Nation. Even if you are not planning on becoming a […] More
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We Tried 4 African Ancestry DNA Testing Kits And The Winner Is Not Who You Think
Not all African ancestry DNA tests are reliable. We dropped $1000 to find out which one is the best – and one scared the sh*t out of us! More
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5 Reasons Christopher Columbus Should Never Be Celebrated
“The permanent arrival of Europeans to the Americas was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation. Therefore, on Columbus Day, we honor the skilled navigator and man of faith, whose courageous feat brought together continents and has inspired […] More
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Why You Should Remember The Charles Deslondes Slave Rebellion
Charles Deslondes. A name that was almost lost to Black history. But of all the figures in Black history, his name alone was responsible for the largest slave action in American history prior to the Civil War. The successes and sacrifices of Charles Deslondes would go on to influence the revolts and rebellions of men like […] More
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Learn These 5 Languages If You Want To Develop Your African Spirituality
Imagine that you wake up in the middle of a foreign country where no one speaks English. Would you know how to ask for help? Would you be able to understand what was going on around you? Probably not, right? Now imagine you are able to find an interpreter, but that person misrepresents everything that […] More
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What Pan-Africans Can Learn From The Everlasting Life of Dr Cheikh Anta Diop
Dr Cheikh Anta Diop, the brilliant Black anthropologist, historian, and physicist was one of the great African thinkers of our time. His discoveries and deductions have shown the world the true accomplishments of African history, effectively put an end to the debate over who the original people of Egypt were, established a ‘two cradle theory […] More
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Dr Malachi Z York And The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors – Everything You Need To Know
Fast Facts Dr Malachi Z York (born June 26, 1945) is the founder of the Nuwaubian Nation of Moors In 1998 he established ‘Tama-Re’ on 470 acres of land in Putnam County, Georgia In 2004, he pleaded guilty to more than 100 child molestation and RICO charges and sentenced to 135 years in prison The […] More
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43+ Of The Best African Spirituality Books For Beginners
Black spirituality is an important part of Black Consciousness. Before I got serious about this way of life, I resisted anything that had anything to do with religion. Thats because I felt like if Christianity - the way it was taught to me - was full of sh*t, then the whole topic was contaminated. Later [...] -
Where To Start If You Are New To Black Consciousness
If you are new to Black consciousness and are wondering where to start, this article is for you! Read it and share it with your circles, groups, and followers. The more people who join you on your path, the stronger our movement becomes! As the Co-Founder of two global Black organizations, I have given thousands […] More
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Sacred Scrolls: The 12 Black Consciousness Books Every Pan-African Must Read
Reading Black Consciousness books is the fastest way for new members of the community to gain knowledge of self. By reading just one of these scrolls each month, you will have a deeper understanding of the weapons of white supremacy, your place in the world, and the definition of Black Consciousness. Why We Chose These Black […] More
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The 50 Most Important Pan-Africans in History (1 – 25)
This is Part 1 of the 50 Most Important Pan-African Leaders in history. A Pan-Africanist is described as one who believes in the political jurisdiction of an independent African state, the ability of Africans to control and influence their own culture and affairs, and the freedom of Africans around the world to pursue their [...] -
This Is How Traditional Naming Ceremonies Are Performed Across The African Diaspora
To destroy the sovereignty of a people, you must first destroy their name. That is because your name is your direct link to your history, culture, and thus to your psychological health – all three of the critical factors described by Cheikh Anta Diop as essential to a peoples total cultural identity. We Black men […] More
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I Read The Destruction Of Black Civilization, And It Changed My Life Forever
The Destruction of Black Civilization by Dr. Chancellor Williams is one of the most powerful books I have ever read. In fact, I learned more about Black history in 14 chapters than I did in 12 years of public schooling. Ask any influential member of our community and they will agree that this book is […] More
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7 Free Black Audiobooks You Need In Your Life Right Now
If you want to know the secret to getting through almost a hundred books a year, here it is: audio books. The beautiful thing about Black audiobooks is that you can absorb the knowledge anywhere – at the gym, while you are running errands, or while you are sitting in Atlanta traffic! And if you […] More
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Building Black Wealth – How To Boost Your Credit Score In 6 Easy Steps
So many people talk about the need for us to build our Black wealth, but so few members of the community are talking about how to do that. And for the few who are talking about Black wealth, few of them actually have it or know how its built! Here is what everyone is missing: […] More
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Why Black History Is The Most Important History You Should Be Studying
Ask yourself this question: how many times did you hear the word ‘sankofa’ in school? A better question is have you ever heard the word? If the answer is no, it is not your fault. Black people live in a world that doenst want you to go back and learn the lessons of your past. […] More
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Dr Claud Anderson And The Path to Economic Power For The Black Community
Dr Claud Anderson is one of the best economic minds in Black America. While the world is only just waking up to his philosophy after his appearance on Hidden Colors, the Black Conscious community has studied his work for years. Dr Claud Anderson Youtube videos have changed the way we think about reparations, rebuilding Black […] More
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Assata Taught Me: 5 Things You Can Learn From Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur is a living legend of Black history. Born on July 16, 1947 as Joanne Chesimard, the aunt of Tupac Shakur would be described as the “soul of the Black Liberation Army”. She has defied the most powerful country on Earth, and inspired a whole new generation of revolutionaries. Here is her story, and […] More
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Steve Biko And The Definition of Black Consciousness
The term “Black Consciousness” is one that is prevalent among men and women that travel in Afrocentric circles. But what is Black Consciousness and the Black Consciousness Movement? Where did the term come from? And what does the term mean for today’s Black Women and Men? The Definition of Black Consciousness The term “Black Consciousness” […] More
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The Bloodiest Race Riot in History Happened In New York: Here Is The Story
Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it. Most of you would think the worst race riot in American history happened at Rosewood or Tulsa. But in fact, more than a thousand Black men, women, and children lost their lives in New York. For three days, white Irishmen targeted and killed innocent Blacks […] More
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17 Photos That Will Have You Ready To Visit Sao Tome And Principe
Sao Tome and Principe is a bucket list destination for its jaw dropping beauty, its low prices, and its great people! But like all African nations, Sao Tome and Principe was stained by slavery, colonization, and a bloody battle for independence. Sao Tome And Principe Facts ▶︎ Sao Tome And Principe Independence Day: July 12, […] More
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Black Excellence: 5 Goals That Will Help You Live Your Best Life
Expand your village Think about all the relationships that you are a part of – your friends, your co-workers, your colleagues, your intimate partners. Now ask yourself: Did you chose these people or did they just somehow end up in your life? Chances are, you have no control over who you work with, and […] More
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The Life And Legacy of Queen Mother Mary McLeod Bethune
On July 10, 1875 Mary Mcleod Bethune was born. She would go on to achieve as much for the Civil Rights Movement as Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks. The men of Black History Month are often widely publicized and given credit for the leadership of mass movements. But the women of our society […] More
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Why The Birth Of South Sudan Was 5,000 Years In The Making
On July 9, 2011 a new nation was born. South Sudan became the world’s youngest democracy and joined the African Union as its 54th member state. But the reason South Sudan voted overwhelmingly to split from Sudan was thousands of years in the making. Independence was the latest chapter in a centuries long war that […] More
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The Nation Of Gods and Earths: Who Are The Five Percenters?
When I covered the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths in our post The Black Man Is God And Other Teachings Of The 5 Percent Nation, I introduced you to just one of the many life changing lessons from the True and Living. But there is much more to the story of the […] More
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Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality – What Every Pan-African Should Know
The subject of race, ethnicity, and nationality has been a part of the Black Conscious debate for as long as I can remember being in the community. Its an important question – one that forces us to think about to whom or where our allegiance belongs. However, the problem in the Black Conscious community is […] More
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The Dark And Beautiful History Of Madagascar’s Malagasy People
On June 26th, 1960 Madagascar won a blood soaked war of liberation from France. That day brought an end to more than more than 200 years of European influence and colonization. The liberation also brought more unity to the island and its people than any other event in Madagascar’s history. This is a short history […] More
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Escape America With These 5 Best Places To Vacation In Africa
Every African-American has at least considered visiting the Motherland, and since America is becoming a prison colony some of us have even thought about leaving for good. Thats because the American Dream is still possible, just not in America. With life in the United States becoming increasingly more difficult, Africa has become the new promised […] More
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MOVE Organization Political Prisoner Debbie Africa Released After 40 Years
Move Organization’s Debbie Sims Africa is now 62 years old, living with her 39 year-old son who was born in prison, trying to figure out how a cell phone works, and walking with an electronic monitor locked to her ankle. After nearly four decades, the first of the MOVE Nine are free. Africa was first […] More
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How China Is Colonizing Africa Using Trade, Aid, and Debt-Trap Diplomacy
Our ancestors were well aware of the dangers of neocolonialism. During the 1974 Pan-African Congress, Black leaders from around the world affirmed the following: To put an end to foreign domination in Africa by destroying the bases of the last colonial and racist regimes; because for as long as part of the African continent […] More
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The Black Man Is God And Other Teachings Of The 5 Percent Nation
The 5 Percent Nation, also known as the Nation of Gods and Earths teach that the Black man is GOD, ALLAH, and supreme. But is this the truth? If the Black man is God, how do you explain his position in the world today? The 5 Percent Nation Teach That The Black Man Is The […] More
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How The Pan-African Movement Lost Its Way
The Pan-African movement remains the best hope for the African Diaspora and Continent. This noble Movement has been around for as long as we have fought white supremacy. But with the rise of globalism, social media and identity politics, the Pan-African Movement has lost its way. Members of the movement have taken their eyes off […] More
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Walter Rodney And How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
Walter Rodney was one of the most brilliant Black minds of the 20th Century. It is not coincidence that most Black students have never heard of him. His name is rarely mentioned along other members of the Civil Rights movements, or on the African continent itself. But Dr. Walter Rodney shaped Pan-Africanism in ways few […] More
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5 Forms Of Meditation For African Spirituality And How To Do Them
Meditation is as old as African spirituality itself. Almost every religion on the planet uses meditation as a tool for spiritual fortification and communion with the infinite. Some forms of meditation focus on the body, while others help the initiate draw closer to the Most High. The one thing that all forms of meditation have […] More
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The 5 Most Important African Teas For Natural Healing
I have a confession: I used to drink a disgusting amount of coffee every day. Starbucks was my second home. My day didn’t officially start until I had my first (or second) cup and I couldn’t imagine life without coffee. One day when I took things a cup too far. My heart raced for the […] More
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New Investigation Reveals Western Powers Behind African Corruption
If Africa is to reach its full potential, the answer lies – in part – in increasing her economic viability. But contrary to popular opinion, that doesn’t necessarily mean more industry and it absolutely does not mean more aid. The African continent loses six times more revenue to corruption and shadow deals than all the […] More
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How To Eat To Live: 107 Foods That Will Feed Your Melanin
If you truly want to achieve consciousness, you might find that the easiest place to start is with the physical element. Your diet is the foundation of your strength, your quality of life, your energy level, and your direct connection with the Earth itself. Radically changing our diet as a people may be the most […] More
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Understanding The 9 Weapons of White Supremacy
The biggest mistakes that Black organizations have made in the past is fighting racism. Racism is a subjective and completely invisible quality that is impossible to fight. We are no more able to change the beliefs of a racist than we are to change the stripes of a tiger. Even the most racist of white […] More
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4 Quotes From Dr. Phil Valentine That Will Change Your Life
Dr. Phil Valentine may be well knowninside the Black conscious community (thanks to this must-see documentary), but outside of our circles he remains largely unknown. Dr. Phil Valentine has expressed decades worth of wisdom to collective consciousness of our people, and his words have personally enhanced my development as a man and member of the […] More
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Life After Louis Farrakhan: Who Will Be the Next Leader of the NOI?
Say what you will about the Nation of Islam, but it is one of the largest and most successful Black organizations in the world. The success of the Nation of Islam can be attributed to one man: Louis Farrakhan. The greatest strength of the nation can also be its greatest weakness. The subject of Minister Louis Farrakhan’s […] More
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5 Reasons Why Black Polygamy Is Trending Today
Black polygamy has been low key trending for decades. Its no secret that there is a disproportionate number of Black men in prison in the West. Combine that with an oppressive system of welfare and imbalances in the earning power of Black women and you have a recipe for dysfunctional Black family units. In the […] More
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The Greatest Story Never Told: Ausar, Aset, and the Battle For Kemet
The story of Ausar is one of the most important stories in Black Consciousness. As new members of the community begin to study African spirituality, we always begin with the fable of the Ausarian Drama. Much of the story below was taken from the book Metu Neter Vol. 2: Anuk Ausar, The Kamitic Initiation System. If […] More
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The Untold Story And Meaning Behind The RBG Flag
The RBG flag is the most recognizable symbol of Pan-Africanism. But since its history and meaning are not taught in western circles, many who are new to Black consciousness may not understand why we use red, black, and green as our defining colors. The RBG are the red, white, and blue of Black consciousness, and […] More
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4 Powerful Ways to Develop Your African Spirituality Now
African Spirituality is one of the most mis-understood concepts in the Black Conscious community. Ask 3 people to define it and you will get three different answers. As confusing as spirituality can be, there are 4 easy ways to develop your spirituality, with or without religion! If you want to listen to this article instead […] More
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Powernomics – 27 Ways You Can Practice Group Economics
If you are a member of the Black Conscious community, you understand the importance of group economics. You understand that a job cant be passed on to your children, and that in the white economy Black employees are the last hired and first fired. You understand that nations cannot be built on charity, donations, or […] More
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Are West African Sou-Sou Savings Clubs The Next Financial Trend?
If you are Black and living in America, you have probable never heard of sou-sou. But this centuries-old practice could become the next trend in group economics. Sou-sou gets its name from the West African Yoruban term ‘esusu’ and works like this: Several people pool their money together and give the entire pile to one […] More
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How To Expand Black Consciousness By Understanding The 5 Elements Of Your Life
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan slams Donald Trump’s ‘ignorant’ take on Islam
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19 Exotic Fruits From Asia You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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