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In much of the world, national borders have shifted over time to reflect ethnic, linguistic, and sometimes religious divisions. Spain's borders generally enclose the Spanish-speakers of Europe; Italy and Croatia roughly encompass ethnic Italians and Croats. Thailand is exactly what its name suggests, the land of the Thai. Africa is different, its nations largely defined not by its peoples heritage but by European colonialism.

But as the continent becomes more democratic and Africans assert desires for national self-determination, the continent's decision to maintain colonial era borders is a subject of intense debate.

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Honoring the legacy of Malcolm X

Malcolm X's birthday (May 19) is commemorated as "Malcolm X Day"
He has been described as one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history.

WPRO Reporter John Anderson interviews Malcolm X in Providence in 1961.

Local TV Newsfilm from the Rhode Island Historical Society Collections

Call No: 1969.92.2
Original Title: Malcolm X
Date: 1961
Collection: WPRI-TV
Format: 16mm, b&w, sound on film

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🇧🇫A small landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists, musicians, & engaged citizens who carry on the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara, killed in a coup d'état led by his best friend and advisor Blaise Compaoré, who then ruled the country as an autocrat for 27 years, til a massive popular insurrection led to his removal.

✊✊🏽✊🏿Today, the spirit of resistance and political change is mightier than ever and it permeates every aspect of the Burkinabè life. It is an inspiration, not only to Africa, but to the rest of the world.

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On 2 October 1958, Guinea became the first of France’s colonial territories in Sub-Saharan Africa to declare its independence in an act of defiance against its former colonial master.

Ahmed Sekou Toure, known as a charismatic and radical figure in Africa's post-colonial history, was the leader of the country at the time and he was driving this rebellion by the former French Colony.

However, Guinea and Sekou Toure, achieved this status of independence against the wishes of its former colonial master, France, and afterwards the nation faced an onslaught of administrative and diplomatic assault by the French which seemed to have been designed to drive the country to its knees.

The french colonial elite in Paris got so furious with Sekou Toure’s defiance, such that in an act of fury the french administration in Guinea destroyed everything in the country which represented what they called the benefits from french colonization.

After this whole fiasco, Toure would go on to rule the country of Guinea for 26 years, and his time in power and legacy divided opinions.

In this episode of African Biographics, we look at the life and legacy of Ahmed Sekou Toure, Guinea’s first president who stood up to the French, and his time in power as the leader of that country.

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Sources:

The State of Africa Since Independence by Martin Meredith (2011)

THE CHALLENGE OF GUINEAN INDEPENDENCE, 1958-1971 by Mairi Stewart MacDonald (2009)

FIGHTING TALK: THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF AFRICA ,November 1961

The historical basis of French actions in Africa

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sekou-Toure

https://www.encyclopedia.com/p....eople/history/french

https://www.tandfonline.com/do....i/full/10.1080/14682

https://face2faceafrica.com/ar....ticle/the-speech-by-

https://www.nytimes.com/1984/0....3/28/obituaries/ahme

https://www.google.com/amp/s/w....ww.africanexponent.c

https://www.google.com/amp/s/w....ww.theafricareport.c

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Music:

Lamentation Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Heartbreaking Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Kumasi Groove by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/r....oyalty-free/index.ht
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100564
Artist: http://incompetech.com/


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Watch this Malcolm X Interview Shortly Before His AssassinationThis 1966 film portrays Malcolm X at a time when his views were changing to include the world situation with regard to the race problem. Includes interviews filmed during Malcolm X's trip to Europe and Africa shortly before his assassination in the United States.

Run time 19:59
Producer Grove Press. Film Division
Production Company Grove / Atlantic - Grove Press Film Library
841 Broadway
NewYork NY 10003 USA
(800) 788-3123
(212)614-7850

Listen to Malcolm X's Legendary Speech: "The Ballot or the Bullet" (Detroit, April 12, 1964)On April 12, 1964, one month after splitting with the NOI, Malcolm X gave his "Ballot or the Bullet" speech at King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit. In the speech Malcolm X described how Blacks should fight for civil-rights in America. Malcolm X emphasizes the worth of voting as a solution to ending discrimination against Blacks. He addresses both the poor voting decisions and also the denial of legitimate voting rights to Blacks.

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Jesus Explained · John Henrik Clarke

His Greatest Lectures - John Henrik Clarke

℗ 2018, John Henrik Clarke

Released on: 2018-10-14

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How The Rest Of Africa Influenced Ancient Egypt | History Series | Pan African Talk | Ancient Africa

As a part of Africa, how was Egypt influenced? What African culture did they cultivate?
Find out in this new video by Dr Bunmi Oyinsan!


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