African Origin of Civilization, Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, Ancient Egypt, Eurocentric History, African Contributions, Black History, Nubia, Imhotep, African-American Identity, Cultural Heritage, African Innovations, Pre-Colonial Africa, African Religious Influence, Black Intellectuals, Historical Revisionism

**Video Description:**
Join Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, renowned scholar and Egyptologist, in this groundbreaking lecture, *"The African Origin of Civilization."* In this powerful presentation, Dr. Ben-Jochannan dismantles Eurocentric narratives, revealing Africa’s foundational role in shaping global civilization. Explore ancient African contributions to religion, science, medicine, and ethics, including the origins of monotheism, the 42 Admonitions of Ma’at (precursor to the Ten Commandments), and innovations by figures like Imhotep. Learn how Greek and Roman civilizations borrowed heavily from African knowledge, and confront the erasure of African history in modern education. Dr. Ben-Jochannan also addresses cultural identity, self-determination, and the importance of reclaiming African heritage. A must-watch for historians, educators, and anyone seeking truth beyond colonial narratives.

**Timestamps:**
0:00 – Introduction: Challenging Eurocentric Education
12:45 – African Contributions to Religion & Morals (Osiris, Aton, Ma’at)
25:30 – African Innovations: Calendar, Medicine, Architecture
38:15 – Cultural Identity & Self-Perception in the African Diaspora
52:00 – Q&A: Reparations, Unity, and Reclaiming History
1:08:20 – Closing Remarks: The Power of Knowing Your Heritage

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African history, transatlantic slave trade, colonialism impact, John Henrik Clarke lecture, Caribbean plantations, African resistance movements, European colonialism, Black intellectuals, slave trade economics, Pan-Africanism history

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Explore the untold history of African resilience and global impact in this powerful lecture by renowned scholar **Dr. John Henrik Clarke**. Delving into the 16th–19th centuries, Clarke analyzes Europe’s economic competition for New World dominance, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, and the unyielding resistance of African people. Discover how enslaved Africans shaped economies, mastered skilled trades, and led rebellions that challenged colonial powers. Clarke also unpacks the transition from slavery to colonialism, the psychological warfare of oppression, and the enduring legacy of Pan-African thought.


0:00 - European Colonial Competition & Slave Trade Economics
16:00 - African Contributions to New World Industries & Skilled Labor
32:45 - Slave Rebellions in Brazil, Guyana, and the Caribbean
49:30 - From Slavery to Colonialism: A System Rebranded
1:02:17 - 20th-Century Implications & Africa’s Unfinished Liberation

**Key Themes:**
- The role of Caribbean plantations in fueling European economies
- African-led revolts like the Berbice Rebellion and Quilombo dos Palmares
- The manipulation of racial hierarchies and colorism across colonies
- How colonialism reshaped (but never eradicated) African identity
- The intellectual foundations of Pan-Africanism and Black empowerment

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