Today is James Baldwin’s birthday. While you will have many waxing poetic about his prose, do not separate his prolific writing skills from his politics. Baldwin’s views on the world would have him banned and blacklisted by many who claim to honor him today.
Think about his views in 1961, and put them in conversation with global conversations in 2025.
Read. If you are going to read Baldwin, read him in a way that transcends the box that many try to put him in. Read beyond the Baldwin that they’re okay with promoting.
First it was a Kenyan Senator praising Traore in Kenya's parliament, now a Namibian politician doing the same.
Admiration of the revolution is spreading from West to East to South.
Something is happening in Africa and no one will stop it.
“During The 2nd World War, France Couldn’t Defend Itself. So They Came To Africa And Took Our Ancestors To Go Help Defend Them. Today, This Same France Wants To Give Us Lessons. The Pot Calling The Kettle Black”.-Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore
Take your friends and your neighbours with you . Share the message on your twitter, Facebook and histogram page.
The message must be unequivocal, it must be crystal clear.
America has no issues with the Half Dead Paul Biya who lives in Europe and only returns to Cameroon for another Fake Election every 5 years. He has destroyed Cameroon for 43 Years! They have a Problem with President Traore who has been in office for less than 3 years and has achieved more for the People of Africa than Paul Biya! America is an Enemy of Africa!!
Langa Massacre. 21 March 1985. Uitenhage.
A massacre of people heading to a ‘prohibited’ funeral.
Fears of white apocalypse justify the cover up. A few tweets with images from the Report on the Massacre by Judge Donald Kannemeyer
Monday, 21 March 1960, Sharpeville, South Africa. May the lives lost during the Sharpeville Massacre continue to remind us of the responsibility we carry to build a society worthy of the freedom for which they paid the highest price. Far we have come, long we still have to go.
“I think most white Americans have their head in the sand when it comes to race relations. White America is saying, ‘law and order.’ But in their hearts, law and order simply means holding Black men down”.
— Jackie Robinson via Ken Burns doc
Unfortunately, I didn’t match this cycle but the mission hasn’t changed: I will become a surgeon. I’m actively seeking a surg prelim or a research fellowship. I’m hardworking, highly motivated, and a fast learner. RT truly appreciated! #SOAP2025#GenSurgMatch2025#Match2025
.there are not many movies out there about specifically the Sharpeville Massacre, mostly just clips. Most documentaries aren't free, like this one. 21 March 1960 was a watershed moment in our fight against the apartheid system. Painful history must be told! ✊🏿😫😥🙆🏾♀️
UK Police have released images of two people seen wearing stolen jewels from India and South Africa in central London yesterday
They are both unemployed and totally reliant on state benefits,