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oursustainablefuture · 4 years

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5 black-owned bookstores based in the UK

Written by Eleni Beaumont for Our Sustainable Future

In a recent article by The New York Times, it was announced that Black Lives Matter may be the biggest civil rights movement in US history. It has sparked protests across the world as a result, including here in the UK. These are seen as both as an act of solidarity and bid to shine a light on racial discrimination within Britain - to bring attention to Britain’s colonial hangover (pictures of the statue of slave-trader Edward Colston being toppled in Bristol went viral) as well as racial discrimination used within the British police force. In the words of Reni Eddo-Lodge, author of Why I’m No Longer Speaking To White People About Race.,“The mess we are living in is a deliberate one. If it was created by people, it can be dismantled by people, and it can be rebuilt in a way that serves all, rather than a selfish, hoarding few.”

Alongside protests, one of the most encouraging things we’re seeing in the UK is people moving to act rather than waiting for politicians to drive change. That can be to support black artists or campaign for changes to the school curriculum, to educate themselves about racial discrimination or empower black businesses and, in turn, support the wider community of Black British people. With this in mind, bookshops seem like a good place to start. Here are five black-owned UK bookstores to support right now.

Black Cultural Archives

Based in Windrush Square, Brixton, London, Black Cultural Archives features a library, exhibition space, cafe and shop - collecting, preserving and celebrating the history of African and Caribbean people in the UK. The fiction and nonfiction books focus on Black British history and the experiences of Black British people living in the UK. Check out their website here or visit in person at 1 Windrush Square, Brixton, London, SW2 1EF.

Photograph via https://blackculturalarchives.org/

African Books Collective

Operating only online, African Books Collective focuses predominantly on African based publishers. It stocks a wide range of genres with a distributor based in Oxford making it easy to order products from anywhere in the UK. Check out their website here to find out more.

The Sevenoaks Bookshop

Located south of London, Sevenoaks Bookshop was first established in 1948 and is currently run by Fleur Sinclair. The store runs both physical and online events as well as having a growing social media presence. Stocking a wide range of genres the shop delivers “anywhere and everywhere” so make sure to check them out by clicking the website link here or visit them in person at their address: 147 High Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1XJ.

Photograph via https://twitter.com/7oaksbookshop?lang=en

New Beacon Books

Founded by John La Rose and Sarah White in London in 1966, New Beacon Books is the UK’s first black publisher as well as a specialist bookshop and international book distributor. It covers a wide range of genres with authors from Africa, the Caribbean islands, South America, Asia, Europe and Britain. Check out their website here or visit them at their store 76 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3EN.

Photograph via https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/

Pempamsie

With multiple branches across London and over 20 years of trading, Pempamsie stocks not only books but beauty and healthcare products, supporting the African community within London. Click here to check out their website or visit one of their branches across London.

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se-anubis · 5 years

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It's a long story

So I do this thing where I communicate with ancestors, gods, the universe, etc. I took some cards, drew adinkra symbols on them in a manner similar to but not a 1:1 comparisom to a divination deck. It just makes it easy to get advice from them since the symbols have such a varied meaning (and it helps me memorize them all).

So I havent done it in a while and I want to make sure the tool is still "active" incase I need it. I didnt have a real question to ask so I was just shuffling it and thought "idk, ancestors if you want me to just know something just because then i guess you can send a sign but Im not really looking for one."

So two cards "jump" out at me during the shuffling. Theyre stuck together and one of them is face up. It basically meant ideal. So Im like "cool, be the best I can be today. Just general good advice."

Then one of my imaginary friends was all "dont you think you should check the card that its stuck to as well? It might be part of it."

So I do and its Osram Ne Nsromma. The sun and moon. Its about the union of two qualities but more specifically about marriage. Since I am single and have ZERO people looking at me, I decided there had to be a more metaphorical meaning.

"So be the ideal form of yourself by being all of yourself. Cool."

"Or, or, or, or," my imaginary friend goes, "its actually them saying that you're about to get married. Maybe you're going to meet the love of your life. Again."

"Nah, its metaphorical. We dont even like anyone rn, remember?"

"What about-"

"Not an option. And we've made peace with that." I say. And that's the end of that.

So then I go back to absentmindedly shuffling. I pull a card. Not because Im looking for a sign, but because Im trying to quiz myself on the meanings. And it turns out I pulled two cards. Two cards that I already know the meaning of.

And Ik what you're thinking, it wasnt the same two. Only one of them was the same.

It was the sun and moon again, and Kete Pa. The marital bed.

My imaginary friend gave me a stupid look. So I go "Im going to pull another card to prove that this is just a coincidence. Watch it be Sankofa or something."

I pull a card and its pempamsie. Preparedness.

"PREPARE FOR MARRIAGE BOOOOIIIII!!!!!"

"I am NOT getting married! Its a coincidence," I say.

"Okay," my friend continues, "then what does it actually mean? Considering that They would have heard us arguing that it wasnt marriage before the sent us the fucking MARITAL BED symbol."

And....I cant think of one.

Fuck.

#adinkra #afrowitch #afro-witch

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dopehumanbeing · 5 years

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Store launch // natural + organix items // #pempamsie #mitcham #brixton https://www.instagram.com/p/BrREFpIBwYw/?igshid=f9q3w3q94ft7

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atokwaminabadu · 5 years

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at Pempamsie HOTEL https://www.instagram.com/p/B907UHQhFgt/?igshid=2drk2n8nyqsn

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caiusshinra · 7 years

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Wouldn't have been able to do this one without @Pempamsie over at https://www.patreon.com/Pempamsie She did the original sketch for it to help me out and I personally think that sketch was better than my final version but I digress. This is Number 2 in the fanart requests for December. I've never seen Bee and Poppycat but After researching it I can tell it's fanbase is almost as big as Steven universe so it must be pretty good. I had fun with this one and if anyone wants to support Fanart Requests, they can join www.patreon.com/caiusshinra or Donate at my https://www.paypal.me/caiusshinra

#digital art #bee and puppycat #bee #cartoon #illustration #fanart #request #fantasy #falling #wacom #creative #photoshop

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thebaldierevolution · 7 years

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most definitely. went up a couple levels https://t.co/bblGExWNr1

— PEMPAMSIE (@jazznjackson) November 22, 2017

#IFTTT #Twitter

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itsraininginspace · 7 years

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Symbols of Strength – The Extensive List

Walking the earth for thousands of years, we human beings certainly survived a lot. We persevered and still do. But how was the story told? How did our ancestors depict it, our strength?

For those who have been wondering, here are the symbols of strength throughout cultures around the world.

Tabono

Tabono is an African symbol representing strength, perseverance, persistence and purposefulness. The word tabono is interpreted as paddle or oar in Adinkra language.

Drawn as four conjoint paddles/oars, tabono symbol means that one cannot simply achieve greatness without sacrificing, working hard and staying strong.

Li – The Chinese Symbol for Strength

Chinese symbol for strength which is pronounced as “li” is drawn with combining two letters of Chinese alphabet. Here is how li looks:

In addition to that, many creatures are considered as symbols of strength in Chinese culture. Without a doubt, dragons are the most significant ones among these. Tigers, eagles, bears, horses and elephants are other animals which represent strength in their own specific way.

Hamsa – The Hand of Fatima

Drawn as the palm of right hand with five fingers (and sometimes accompanied by the evil eye in the middle of the palm), the hamsa/khamsa symbol represents strength in many beliefs.

From believers of the Buddhist faith to Jews and Muslims of the Middle East, the hamsa has been used by many people as the symbol of protection, luck and inner strength.

The word hamsa is derived from words meaning five in Hebrew and Arabic languages, hamesh and khamesh, respectively.

The evil eye drawn inside the hand is believed to provide protection against evil while some people interpret it as the all-seeing eye that sees everything and warns the person carrying the hamsa against evil.

The hamsa is called the Hand of Mary or the Hand of Miriam by Jews while it is called as the Hand of Fatima by Muslims, named after the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed.

B‘alam – The Mayan Symbol of Strength

B’alam/balam was the logogram used to define a jaguar in Mayan glyphs. Mayas believed that the Jaguar was the god of the underworld and it symbolized the night and day and controlled these celestial forces.

Representing ferocity, leadership and confidence, jaguar was the symbol of strength in Mayan culture.

At this point, it should also be noted that the word jaguar, which originated from Native American culture, actually means “the one that can kill with one blow”, another testament to the power of the beast.

Aztec Eagle

Like in several other cultures throughout the world, Aztec people also believed that the eagle represented strength. That is why an Aztec eagle would be drawn on warriors who completed their training and proven themselves in terms of valor, courage and strength.

Ailm

Ailm is one of the symbols of strength in Celtic culture. The word ailm means “conifer/silver fir” and fir trees are evergreen plants that survive any kind of adversity and keep growing. That is the reason why ailm was a symbol of resilience and strength for the Celts.

Triskelion

Also known as the triple spiral, triskelion/triskele is another one of Celtic symbols for strength.

Triskelion has been/is drawn as three legs that look like they are running or three wheels that are always turning and moving forward.

In this sense, triskelion represents the will and strength to move forward in spite of all the adversities one might face.

The Boar

Some animals were of special importance to the Celtic people and wild boar was surely one of those.

Wild boars are frightening, dangerous and formidable creatures and they were considered as a symbol of strength, courage and fertility by the Celts.

The Celtic Bull

Similar to the wild boar, the Celtic Bull was also used as the symbol of strength, virility, fertility and will by the Celts.

Okodee Mmowere

Meaning “the talons of the eagle”, okodee mmowere is an Adinkra symbol that represents courage, power and strength.

Just like in Aztec culture, eagles were of significant importance for the Akan people as well. They believed the strongest bird in the sky had its power concentrated on its talons. That is why okodee mmowere is considered a symbol for strength among the Akans.

Pempamsie

As another Adinkra symbol, pempamsie, which looks like the links of a chain, is considered to be the “symbol of strength that comes with unity”.

Nkonsonkonson

Very similar to pempamsie, nkonsonkonson (meaning “chain links”) is another Adinkra symbol that represents the strength in unity.

Dara Celtic Knot and the Oak Tree

Considered sacred by Druids, the oak trees were of special importance to the Celts.

Oak trees are known for their endurance in adverse conditions while oak wood has been being used to build furniture, boats and houses owing to its strength.

The word “dara” is derived from the Irish word “doire” meaning “oak tree”. That is the reason why Dara Celtic knots featuring the roots of the oak tree is considered as a symbol for strength in Celtic culture.

Scarab

As one of the most significant ancient Egyptian symbols, the scarab beetle represents the physical strength, fertility and vitality of a person’s body as well as immortality, longevity and resurrection.

Djed Pillar

Another ancient Egyptian symbol, the Djed Pillar, which was inspired by the human backbone and later came to be known as the backbone of Osiris, also represented strength (and stability) for Egyptians.

Lotus Flower

Lotus flower is a symbol of strength and perseverance in Buddhism.

Coming into existence in a dark, muddy environment under water, the lotus flower keeps growing in very difficult conditions until it reaches the surface and opens up its petals to the sun becoming a mesmerizing beauty.

The resilience of the lotus flower is the reason why it is considered as a symbol of inner strength and courage shown in the face of difficulties.

Phoenix

As the mythical creature behind the phrase “rising from the ashes”, the Phoenix is a symbol of strength and resilience throughout the world.

The Phoenix is a legendary bird that dies in flames and resurrects arising from the ashes of the same fire it died in.

Although this process of resurrection was the usual course of things for the Phoenix as told in the myths, the fact that it survived fire and started a new life made it the symbol of strength to persevere through adverse conditions.

Uruz

Uruz is the Norse rune representing physical and mental strength, endurance, bravery, virility and fertility.

The word uruz was derived from aurochs, the mighty wild European oxen of massive size (which is believed to be between a bison and a mammoth) which have now become extinct.

Japanese Symbol for Strength

“The Han character (Kanji symbol)” representing strength is as follows:

Griffins

Griffins are mythological creatures mentioned in several legends throughout the world.

The creatures with a lion’s body, an eagle’s wings and head and horse-like ears were believed to be quite strong and wise. That is why they are considered the symbol of wisdom and strength.

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Source: http://mythologian.net/symbols-strength-extensive-list/

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