Lecture presented by Prof. Robert Hill (in 2007) as part of the National Library's Distinguished Lecture Series. The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) is relentless in its efforts to foster a nation knowledgeable about its history, heritage and information sources. To that end for the past four years the NLJ has hosted a series of Distinguished Lectures. The National Library of Jamaica is proud of its lectures thus far and the sorts of discussions they have sparked.

Burkina Faso is once again in political turmoil as a new coup attempt threatens the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. In this video, we break down who might be behind the effort to remove him, the rising tensions within the military, and what this means for the future of Burkina Faso and West Africa.

In 2025, decades after gaining independence, several African nations are still paying a colonial tax to their former colonizers. This shocking system, rooted in exploitative economic agreements, continues to stifle growth and perpetuate poverty in resource-rich countries. From the CFA franc to French-controlled reserves, we break down how this system works, which countries are affected, and the ongoing struggle for true economic sovereignty. Don’t miss this eye-opening exploration of a modern-day colonial legacy.

Ethiopia is a Christian island surrounded by Muslim countries and Harar is the other island within that island: a difficult city for sorting, the fourth holiest city of Islam with almost a hundred mosques within its walls, and the place where the poet Arthur Rimbaud chose to refuge in his flight from Europe. Here women control on the street the sale of khat, a plant with stimulant powers that sets the pace of Harar. Consumption, ritualized in everyday life of the city, provides its inhabitants a unique identity.

The is a recordng from the hishermoneytalk show that breaks down important steps to overcome financial stress and anxiety.

To get in contact with the host call 347-478-7369 or email hishercredit@gmail.com

Episode 1: The Land, People, and History of West Papua

Speakers:
Leo Imbiri (Papuan Customary Council)
Octovianus Mote (United Liberation Movement for West Papua)
Javiera Rosa (Papuan Women Coalition)

From the US National Archives.
Documents the early, turbulent years of OEO'S experiment in police-community relations in Washington, DC R.1: Police and citizens express their attitudes toward each other. A citizens committee is appointed by the D.C. government, but dissension ensues over control of the program. Project director, Robert Shallow addresses the group; community leader Marion Barry urges citizen control, A pilot precinct is finally selected. R. 2: Police engage in training sessions, and community leaders struggle to replace the committee with elected representatives. A citizens' board is elected and the white project leader is replaced by a black official, Fred Lander. R. 3: Dissension between OEO and the community continues, but several programs including citizen riders, an emergency center, local police recruiting and an escort service, get underway. The board continues to struggle, and the program is refunded. At the films close, a small boy expresses his bitterness towards the police."

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⁣Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan: Black Male and Female Relationship

Essentially for Black people, Dr. John Henrik Clarke takes us through a remarkable journey of black history, from Africa across the diaspora, towards the goal of intellectual and spiritual liberation of Black people.

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