Congo Week and Revolutionary Pan-Africanism with Kambale Musavuli
Kambale Musavuli of Friends of the Congo visited my class to discuss with us Congo Week, Patrice Lumumba, Revolutionary Pan-Africanism, and much more!
Read moreThat Time Toni Morrison Edited Muhammad Ali’s Autobiography
“‘I don’t like boxing, but he was a thing apart. His grace was almost appalling.” — Toni Morrison on Muhammad Ali, in the David Remnick book King of the World Muhammad Ali, dethroned by the United States of America but still a baadddd dude, was looking for a publisher for his autobiography in 1970. Five years…
Read moreAfrikan Rites of Passage and BaKongo Traditions
Dr. Hate hosted a discussion with Ama Nyamekye about Rites of Passage programs for African people and the depth of BaKongo traditions. This and more hate on worldly topics in this edition of iMiXWHATiLiKE!
Read moreThe Birth of Patrice Lumumba and the Assassination of a Free Africa
Congolese human rights advocate and Student Coordinator and National Spokesperson for the Friends of the Congo Kambale Musavuli talks about the 90th birthday of slain revolutionary Patrice Lumumba and the continuing negative impact of that assassination on all of Africa.
Read moreDr. Yvonne Seon on The Congo, Patrice Lumumba and Africana Studies
Dr. Yvonne Seon joined us this week for part one of what will be multiple segments to discuss her fascinating career in Black/Africana Studies her work and, in particular, her work in the Congo – including with Patrice Lumumba and her call now for “conflict-free coltan”* and other exploited African natural resources. Hear our first…
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