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Kamoinge is a group of black Photographers who formed in 1963.
Their mission statement: "Honour, document, preserve, & represent the history & culture of the African Diaspora with integrity & respect for humanity through the lens of Black Photographers"
This wonderful work is important to counterbalance the whitewashing of #History by mainly white, middle-class historians/reporters throughout time.
#BlackHistory #Photography #BlackMastodon #AmericanHistory #BlackTwitter
My DAY 3 #BlackHistoryMonth
Freedom Riders were courageous 'white' & 'Black' #CivilRights activists who took part in Freedom Rides, bus trips thu the American South in 1961 to protest segregated bus terminals. They tried to use "whites-only" facilities at bus stations in Southern states & were confronted by arresting officers & horrific violence from white protestors but drew intl. attention to the movement & achieved change
#BlackMastodon #History #BlackTwitter
Thank you ! - It's annoying to say the least because we saw this coming. Trump threatened the EU, attacked NATO, backed far-right movements & cozied up to Putin; all in his first term. But leaders ignored it, hoping he wouldn’t win again. Now he’s back, even worse, & Europe is scrambling to catch up
https://bsky.app/profile/rbreich.bsky.social/post/3lip54ayhdv2n
The initial lukewarm response to #Israel's actions in #Palestine was disheartening.
It's troubling to see justifications for actions that, by any humane standard, were excessive. The unconditional support from allies not only lacked moral guidance but emboldened further disproportionate responses.
This isn't just about one nation's decisions; it's a collective failure to uphold humanitarian principles. We must confront this reality & advocate for more ethical & balanced approaches.
#politics
As #BlackHistoryMonth UK concludes, one hopes, like other months dedicated to diverse communities, it's effectively highlighted contributions that have been overshadowed/downplayed by a predominantly Eurocentric narrative.
These themes shouldn't just fade into the background but should be integrated into our daily understanding of history.
All #history is world history. Incorporating this perspective consistently, leads to more understanding and meaningful change, moving beyond mere tokenism
Post-WWII #Britain invited colonial citizens to rebuild the nation, but met them with discrimination. "No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs" signs & "Go back" jibes faced even UK-born children.
It developed a selective amnesia, often portraying the narrative as though only immigrants benefitted, using this skewed perception to justify stringent immigration policies.
The true essence of a nation lies not in closing its gates but in valuing those who've enriched it.
#BlackHistory #BlackBritain #history
While DEI is advocated in the #workplace, its roots must also be firmly planted in #education. Deep-seated biases, often formed early, can become almost immutable if not addressed young.
Research shows exposure to diverse perspectives, not only shape attitudes, behaviors, & biases in adulthood but also foster more tolerant & open-minded attitudes when inclusivity is taught from a young age.
#DEI in the workplace is good, but the true impact starts in #childhood
#diversity #equity #inclusion
Africa's future mustn't become a pawn in global struggles. With #China 's deals often leading to debt & #Russia 's expanding presence in Africa (primarily thru arms sales & strategic alliances).
For #Africa to thrive, it's crucial to break free from the cycle of dependency and ensure that economic partnerships are balanced & equitable.
It must prioritise self-sufficiency & #Empowerment through control over its resources & promoting intra-African trade.
@xarvh@functional.cafe promptly rectified! Thank you 😊
There's an uproar re. efforts to hinder #BlackHistory in the #US, claiming it's indoctrination for wte children.
Yet, Children of Colour have long faced indoctrination through whitewashed #history ,fostering feelings of inferiority.
All deserve a complete, unfiltered, unbiased education.
It's about more than Wte or Blk History —it's about an #education for all that equips, prepares & informs for the real world
#antiracism #equality #antidiscrimination #BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #inclusion
"It was the 1st time, many white Americans openly rooted for a black man against a whte opponent. It was also the 1st time, many ppl heard a blk man referred to simply as ‘the American." Louis himself pierced the hypocrisy of the situation more prosaically: “Wte Americans—even while some of them still were lynching blk people in the South—were depending on me to K.O. [Nazi] #Germany"
This hypocrisy still exists in #sports today.
"Jack Daniel’s stands as one of the most iconic American brands & most popular spirits in the world. Yet while the whiskey & its eponymous founder have become dominant names in American liquor lore, the person perhaps most responsible for its success—an enslaved man named Nathan “Nearest” Green, who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey distillation—went unacknowledged for more than 150 years".
#BlackMasodon #History #BlackTwitter #BlackHistory #Whiskey #USA #histodon
https://www.history.com/news/jack-daniels-enslaved-distiller-nathan-nearest-green
"In 1850 the #California legislature passed an Act for the Government and Protection of Indians that essentially forced many Native Americans into servitude. The law provided for the forced labor of loitering or orphaned #NativeAmericans, regulated their employment, & defined a special class of Indian crimes with punishments"
This is part of #America's #History, not just the cowboys & Indians in films. How many learned about this in school?
California joined the Union as a so-called free state in 1850. So, how did white settlers get away with enslaving Native children until they were young adults? This was possible due to "a little-known California state law called the Act for the Government and Protection of Indians that unleashed genocidal violence against #Indigenous children."
Learn the story of 10yr. Rosa