#African Diaspora

[blackstarlineage]

Rest in paradise to the ancestors who resisted the chains of slavery and chose the sea over bondage. Your bravery and defiance in the face of unimaginable cruelty will never be forgotten. The honorable Marcus Garvey taught us to honour the sacrifices of our ancestors, and your decision to reclaim freedom—even in the depths of the ocean—was a profound act of resistance. You chose dignity over despair, freedom over fear, and in doing so, you became eternal. Your courage fuels our fight for liberation, and your legacy continues to guide us as we strive to achieve the unity and freedom you were denied. We honour you, we remember you, and we rise because of you.

Rise in Power 🔴⚫️🟢✊🏿

[theafroamericaine]

Such a rich culture 🖤🤎🇺🇸

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[blackcherrydarlin]

Patra - Romantic Call ft. Yo-Yo 🇯🇲x🇺🇲

[yearningforunity]

A symbol of resistance

Charlemagne Péralte

Charlemagne Péralte was a Haitian resistance leader shot by U.S. forces during the 1915 occupation.

After Péralte's death, U.S. troops displayed his body posed in a way that resembled a crucifixion – tied upright with a Haitian flag draped over him. This photo was intended to intimidate the Haitian population.

However, it backfired. The image resonated with Haitians, making Péralte a martyr and a symbol of resistance. There's even a famous Haitian painting called "The Crucifixion of Charlemagne Péralte for Freedom."

[akonoadham]

[kenzasalltour]

Guiding Rose Pan African Education on Gorée Island

Being a guide for the remarkable group of Black women from Rose Pan African Education was an unforgettable honor. These incredible women traveled from The Netherlands, the US, Panama, Switzerland, and Ghana to connect with their shared history on Gorée Island.

As I shared the island's history, from its colonial past to the painful legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, the group listened with deep emotion. Visiting the House of Slaves, particularly the infamous "Door of No Return," was a profoundly moving experience. Many of the women wept as they stood in the same space where countless Africans were once torn from their homeland.

The strength and unity of these women reminded me of the importance of storytelling and preserving history. Their visit was a powerful reminder of Gorée Island's role in connecting past and present, pain and resilience, memory and healing.

Date: 4th of January, 2025

[anaelrich]

Rebel Faces: An 18th century painting containing the actual faces of rebels who participated in one of the most well documented revolts by black enslaved people.

      “...The main figures in the revolt were the three brothers Wally, Mingo and       Baratham.”

“... Because of the shortage of women, many of the enslaved men had wives and children living on other nearby plantations and it had become custom for these men to visit their families during their free time.”

“...warden Westphaal was given the order to increase the yield and restore order and discipline. To effectuate this, one of the measures he took was bringing down the amount of free time from two days back to one.”

Read more at https://anaelrich.com/2020/11/10/rebel-faces/

Source images: https://estherschreuder.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/terugblik-op-de-grote-suriname-tentoonstelling-de-slavendans-van-dirk-valkenburg/

[brooklynmuseum]

Miriam Makeba’s portrait greets and grounds you near the entry of Africa Fashion. 

Makeba’s emergence as a singer on the global stage coincided with the emergence of an independent African continent. Her songs blended popular musical styles like Jazz with indigenous South African melodies, often incorporating Swahili, Xhosa, and Sotho lyrics. Well-known globally for her songs Pata Pata and Qongqothwane (the Click Song) Makeba’s music and self-fashioning embodied African liberation and identity. 

For many Africans, her music gave voice to the dawn of a new independent era and the liberation struggles that remained. Affectionately referred to as Mama Africa by her legions of fans, Makeba came to embody a forward-looking Pan-Africanism and Black Power. 

See this portrait of Makeba and hear her singular voice as part of the African Cultural Renaissance that welcomes you in #AfricaFashionBkM.

📷 Jürgen Schadeberg (German, 1931–2020). Miriam Makeba, 1955. © Estate of Jürgen Schadeberg (Photo: Courtesy of the Estate of Jürgen Schadeberg)

[moonfirebrides]

[blackstarlineage]

Rest in Paradise and blessings to the Ancestors 🔴⚫️🟢✊🏿

[theafroamericaine]

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[worldwide-blackfolk]

dijoni:

Black people we have our difference. But we must put away our petty difference to unite in the name of survival.. we should not let class and religion and sexism and his politics divide us. our survival depends on BLACK unity.#BlackHistoryMonth2025 .#BlackTwitter . #BlackTumblr

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[yearningforunity]

From the series Encantado

Photo: Ricardo Teles