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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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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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Julian Cole replied to the topic The Expanding Influence of BRICS: An Emerging Counterweight to the G7 in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
The recent expansion of BRICS represents a powerful shift in the global economic landscape, highlighting the increasing influence of emerging economies in shaping international order.By adding new members, including energy-rich nations and regional powerhouses, BRICS has bolstered its potential as a formidable counterweight to…Read More
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Julian Cole replied to the topic Film Critique: Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe in the forum Classics, Liberal Arts & Film
While critics may argue that cultural authenticity is compromised by not casting a Nigerian actor, this risks falling into ‘cultural-essentialism’, where only those from a specific cultural background are deemed capable of telling or embodying its stories.In an interconnected, globalized world, such rigid boundaries undermine the richness of…Read More
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The Impact of Rising Rents on First-Time Homebuyers’ Expectations: Compromising on Property Size.
The soaring costs of rent are forcing many first-time homebuyers to reassess their expectations and settle for smaller properties when making their first purchase. According to a recent analysis by Skipton Building Society, the dramatic shifts in the…Read More
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SUCULTURE replied to the topic The Measure of a Champion: Anthony Joshua, Muhammad Ali, and the Philosophy of in the forum Sports
Thank you @africamonetary.In his existential philosophy, Jean-Paul Sartre posits that human beings are “condemned to be free.” This freedom, while exhilarating, carries a weighty responsibility: we must continuously confront the choices that define us, and in doing so, grapple with our limitations. Sartre’s insight is critical to…Read More
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