#Friendsofthecongo

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The main request from local Congolese leaders is for others around the globe to build solidarity to help amplify their voices and build relationships with other justice advocates (climate, Indigenous, youth, human rights, artists and musicians). The global FREE CONGO movement is as important today as the Free South Africa movement was yesterday. Join us in the spirit of Lumumba as we stand in solidarity with the Congolese people in the pursuit of A free and liberated Congo and a Free and liberated Africa.

Join The Free Congo Campaign by taking the below action:

Send Urgent Letter to Demand Tech & Auto Companies to Do the Right Thing

After sending the email letter, print and mail this postcard to help the companies receive the physical reminders of their responsibility. If you print 10, your friends can mail them too.

Fill out this form to let us know the ways you would be interested in helping to build a global solidarity movement for a Free Congo. There is even an option to join a delegation to the Congo in June 2024.

Donate to Friends Of The Congo (FOTC) and support the Congo Basin Coalition for the Rights of Indigenous People & Local Communities

This needed Coalition is formed by FOTC’s long-time grassroots partners working to

rescue children from the cobalt mines and support miners demanding accountability

organize forest protectors across the Congo Basin rainforest facing intense challenges from extractive industries

advocate for Indigenous and local knowledge to be respected

respond to emergencies from the climate crisis

advocate for democratic governance and community solutions

provide food and community media skills in camps for Internally Displaced People in conflict zones

provide cutting-edge reporting from the frontlines of the conflict in the east of the DRC

increase awareness of land rights to defend against land grabs

combat sexual violence and provide care for women’s health

[frosty-tian]

Commission Updates:

So the slots for Morocco are still open, though I recently came across Friends of the Congo (after doing some research).:

And this is their direct PayPal.:

Commission terms still applies here, show me proof of donation, and I shall deliver.

Reminder to boycott vapes and try not to buy new electronic devices (especially Apple)!

Charity Commissions Redone:

Minor changes to the charity commissions, I’ll now do half-body with sketchy line-art but full shading and colouring for $15.

Additional characters would be $10, and willing to add on some additional details for free.

I shall provide links for the charities to donate to (please tell me whether you would like to donate for Moroccan Earthquake relief or Palestine aid).

I’ll have four slots open, two for Morocco, and two for Palestine.

Payment expected first, preferable for the commissioner to have donated and shown me the proof of payment due to deductions from conversion fees (but if it’s me doing the donation, I shall show the commissioner proof of payment).

If anyone is interested or have further inquiries, please feel free to send me a DM.

Art Examples and Guidelines.:

Reblogs/sharing would be very much appreciated, thank you!

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Friends of the Congo | Q&A w/Bro.Diallo feat: Paul Anthony Pumphrey

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RSVP @ http://araac.org/communityevents • • • • • #africa #panafrican #panafricanism #unity #unityconsciousness #sankofa #consciousliving #conscious #consciousconsumer #consciousnessshift #higherconsciousness #knowledge #wisdom #understanding #ancientwisdom #discussion #fotc #friendsofthecongo (at Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiEzL8gWiS/?igshid=1dmgn15tvlr8f

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Today is the official launch of #CongoWeek brought to you by #FriendsOfTheCongo 🇨🇩🌍 come celebrate with us from October 12th through the 19th ✊🏾 #Congo #Congolese #Afrika #africa #africandance #africandrumming #drums #djembe #music #celebration #tradition #traditional #culture #work #working #ifa #yawo #awo #babalawo #egun #atlanta #atl #knowledge #wisdom #understanding (at Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hpi8FAqqX/?igshid=1sztf9bsvj3dq

[soniatyler]

@davidbannerlikespictures repping for the legacy of #patricelumumba. Thank you for a stimulating discussion and movie. #friendsofthecongo (at Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bswuk93Fzzd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2ymqgot7qpmd

[thisissu]

Yesterday was the final performance of Lynn Nottage's Ruined held at UH Manoa's Ersnt theatre. Top photo is of me and the lovely maybebeyoncewillbeouralways in our favorite costumes as Josephine and Sophie respectively. The others are, of course, me hamming it up one last time before I never see this costume again. This show was an incredible experience, and my thanks and love goes out to everyone who took part in it in any form. Peace and love ya'll Xoxo Su

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January 4th is a historic day in Congo’s history, which serves as a national holiday. On January 4, 1959, ordinary Congolese stood in defiance of Belgian colonialism demanding independence. Congolese in Kinshasa unleashed a spontaneous uprising out of frustration with the repressive Belgian colonial regime. In his seminal work "Congo: From Leopold to Kabila," Dr Georges Nzongola Ntalaja said the march on January 4, 1959 "sounded the death knell of Belgian Colonialism in the Congo." The unifying chant of the marchers was "Indépendance Immediate" or "Independence Now" in English. The uprising represented the radicalization of the struggle for independence. It frightened not only the Belgian authorities but also the Congolese elites know as évolués. Nine days later on January 13, 1959 both the King of Belgium and the Belgium government announced that in due time Belgium would grant Congo full independence. In the conscience of the nation, the day represents the historic point of departure for the independence of the Congo from Belgian colonialism. The courageous stance by that generation of Congolese served as a key catalyst for Congo’s independence in 1960. Since the 1960s Congolese have celebrated and commemorated that generation’s actions and named the day “la journée des martyrs de l’indépendance,” or in English, independence Martyrs Day. Without a doubt, Congolese of that era made enormous sacrifices for freedom and independence.  This year's Martyrs Day is without a doubt dedicated to the recently passed Congolese hero Colonel Mamadou Ndala who was assassinated on January 2nd due to a mortar attack near Beni in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Colonel Mamadouwas a solider of the people and loved by the people due to his bravery, patriotism and willingness to sacrifice his own life to protect a beleaguered people. Colonel Mamadou is the latest in a long line of martyrs who have fought for peace, justice and human dignity in the heart of Africa. Congolese youth of today continue to make sacrifice for a better future for the sons and daughters of the Congo? Join the global movement in support of a peaceful and just Congo!

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You worried about a3c and glorifying, supporting & following new trends...I’m focused on my #ancestors and glorifying, supporting & following the #ancient & #traditional #culture making them the new trends ✊🏾 ✊🏾 ✊🏾 WE SRE NOT THE SAME...sorry not sorry #CongoWeek brought to you by #FriendsOfTheCongo 🇨🇩🌍 come celebrate with us from October 12th through the 19th ✊🏾 #Congo #Congolese #Afrika #africa #africandance #africandrumming #drums #djembe #music #celebration #tradition #traditional #culture #work #working #ifa #yawo #awo #babalawo #egun (at Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hpP76AhWw/?igshid=euiltvduux5b

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#mycurrentsituation celebrating the #birthday of #PatriceLumumba & #MedgarEvars ✊🏾 together with brothers & sisters in Congo AND Mississippi‼️ wya.....wyd 👀 • • • • • • • • #work #working #ALWAYSworking #workingforourfuture #Congo #DemocraticRepublicofCongo #friendsofthecongo #Africa #Afrika #elders #ancestors #culture #multicultural #conscious #consciouscommunity #community #history #ourstory #unity #unityindiversity (at First Afrikan Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzb2UMoAMas/?igshid=1nsimm7d626pa

[kongowetu]

Crisis in Congo: Kambale Musavuli at TEDxUChicago 2013

Kambale Musavuli, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a human rights activist committed to realizing peace and justice in the Congo. He has shared his experiences of partnering with a global community and Congolese civil society to end the country's conflict and build lasting peace and stability in the heart of Africa. Kambale studied Civil Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. Ever since, he has had a deep sense of community service and commitment to justice for all peoples. He has organized campaigns for social change and currently tours the United States, Canada, and Africa speaking to students and leaders alike - hoping to recruit them as active participants in a search for a better world.