Rev Left Radio African Revolutions and Decolonization: Intro to Pan-Africanism (Guerrilla History)
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Apr 3, 2025 Join Layla Brown, an Assistant Professor specializing in Pan-African, Socialist, and Feminist movements, and Jacquie Luqman, a radical activist and journalist, as they dive deep into Pan-Africanism. They discuss its historical roots and modern relevance, emphasizing gender equality and collective identity among African people. The conversation touches on the evolution of Pan-African thought, decolonization efforts, and the interconnectedness of liberation movements, with reflections on Haiti's legacy and the resurgence of youth-driven Pan-Africanism in the Sahel.
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Origins of Pan-Africanism
- Pan-Africanism developed as a response to the shared experience of dehumanization during the transatlantic slave trade.
- It aims to unify all African peoples, recognizing strength in numbers against oppression.
Pan-Africanism as Political Movement
- Pan-Africanism is not merely a cultural exercise but a political movement against neocolonialism.
- The call for a unified Africa under scientific socialism is a response to ongoing oppression.
Contesting Dehumanization
- The "curse of Ham" is a misinterpretation of biblical text used to justify slavery, highlighting the importance of literacy.
- Enslaved Africans developed ways to contest their dehumanization through literacy and shared spaces.