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Land Policy & Wealth Disparity in Africa & America #BlackWealthMatters

Ownership is the basis of capitalism so when the African-Americans slaves were freed from slavery part of their reparations were to be 40 acres of land and mule. These were essential to enable the former slaves to become self-reliant and build wealth.…

America Culture ReVision Society by Editor February 4, 2016

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The Truth About Black Economics under Ronald Reagan

While many Republican politicians use Ronald Reagan as the gold standard for what works, it is important for us to examine how his policies affected black people in America. As the infographic below shows, during the Ronald Reagan administration black income, poverty…

America Society by Editor February 1, 2016

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Black History 2016 #BlackWealthMatters

It has been said that the future belongs to those that create it. Sitting at the table of a technology business deal where the Americans who created it, the Europeans who had enhanced this technology, Asians who were manufacturing it and the…

Africans With Global Voices Gamechangers Society by Editor January 25, 2016

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Why Do White People Despise Blacks by Julius Malema

This article was originally published in South Africa's Sunday Times on January 10, 2016 There is no doubt that the recent social media posts by white supremacists referring to black people as animals and the uneducated, dirty masses are mere symptoms of an…

ReVision Society West Africa World News by Editor December 17, 2015

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The Role of Explorers and Traders in the Colonization of Africa

The drive to colonize Africa was spurred by the growth of capitalism in Europe which increased the need for raw materials. Some argue that the abolition of the slave trade in England in 1807 was a catalyst that shifted trade from human…

ReVision Society by Editor December 14, 2015

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How France Continues Slavery & Colonialism in the 21st Century

The average French citizen works 30 hours a week, takes siestas after their lunch break, visits coffee shops and spends considerable time at their favorite restaurant all the while looking down upon the average African. What they don’t know is that their…

Culture ReVision Society by Editor November 9, 2015

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Marikana Is Not New: A History of Government’s Response to Workers Unions in South Africa

The tragedy of Marikana is troubling but not surprising for the South African government. Perhaps its a testament to the fact that you can change the race of government but not the policies and ideologies of that government. This article provides a…

America Society by Editor November 6, 2015

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Why Are Black Preachers Endorsing Donald Trump?

In our first article on Donald Trump titled, "The Endorsement of Donald Trump by Black Clergy" we focused on the announcement by Pastors Darrell Scott and George Bloomer endorsing his candidacy. In this article we will articulate why their endorsement of Donald…

America Culture Society by Editor October 19, 2015

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The Endorsement of Donald Trump by Black Clergy

“Trump is a hell of a chief executive and I can’t think of a better leader to lead this country”- Darrell Scott

Africans With Global Voices Culture Land Issues Society by Editor September 21, 2015

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The Land Answer In Kenya

One of the issues that plague independent African countries is what has been termed ‘The Land Question’. This has been a thorny issue since European settlers began occupying sub-Saharan Africa and continues to prick the fabric of many countries in the post-colonial…