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SUCULTURE started the topic "Hierarchy of Racism" – Should Diane Abbott have been suspended? in the forum Black Feminist Perspectivespinned post
“Hierarchy of Racism” – Should Diane Abbott have been suspended?
Background:
To respond to the ongoing the Diane Abbott furore it is important to provide some historical context.
In June 2021 a Texas House Bill [3979], and its companion bill — Senate Bill [2202] were signed into law. It is one of the many nationwide, and t…Read More
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SUCULTURE started the topic A new wave of consciousness: Rise of The Obidients. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Researchpinned post
A new wave of consciousness: Rise of The Obidients.
In the summer of 2020, there was a rise in the Black Lives Matter [BLM] movement in the United States [a decentralized political and social movement] which initially began as a campaign to combat police brutality towards African Americans.
Despite the protests subsiding,…Read More
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SUCULTURE started the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Researchpinned post
Introduction and timeline
Ancient Africa was not isolated from the old world.
Historical and archaeological research provides a firm understanding of the ancient trans-saharan trade, from approximately 4000 B.C (long prior to the 1st century C.E; and described as beginning with the age of African metallurgy in the case of Senegal),…Read More
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The African Monetarist replied to the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
This is arguably the most comprehensive timeline summary I’ve encountered, detailing events leading up to, and following the Doctrine of Discovery.It offers an in-depth and accurate depiction of historical developments, with bibliographic references and notes, which is very helpful for further scholarly, independent research.
In…Read More
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The Nubian replied to the topic Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election in the forum Black Feminist Perspectives
This focus on intersectionality is timely and relevant, bringing attention to the compounded difficulties Black women face in the political arena. The emphasis on “double jeopardy” strengthens the argument for why a Black female president is not only overdue but essential for progress on multiple fronts, as she would bring insights informed by…Read More -
The African Monetarist replied to the topic Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election in the forum Black Feminist Perspectives
The article leans heavily into the symbolic importance of a Black female president.A deeper dive into how the policies championed by a Black female politicians, such as equitable healthcare, criminal justice reform, or economic support for disadvantaged communities, aligning with a broader agenda for equality would have provided practical…Read More
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SUCULTURE started the topic Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election in the forum Black Feminist Perspectives
Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election of the First Black Female President of the United States:
In the annals of U.S. history, the presidency has been exclusively occupied by men, each shaping—intentionally or otherwise—the social norms, policies, and cultural attitudes toward gender and…Read More
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The Nubian replied to the topic Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism: A Call for Justice from Commonwealth in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
@charlotte,
Thank you for this.
1. Acknowledgment of Historical Injustices
- Reparations provide formal recognition of the harm caused by slavery and colonialism, which is essential for validating the experiences of affected communities. This acknowledgment serves as a step toward healing historical wounds by demonstrating that past…
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