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In this 1987 episode of Detroit Black Journal, Dr. Tyrone Tilory and Dr. Robert Newby trace the psychological trauma inflicted upon African American's to the slave period of American history and the emphasis that was then put on establishing the total inferiority of the slave. They say that history lingers in the difficulty many African Americans have with low self-esteem and the disregard American society shows toward black people.

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

Although Amanda Bojang knew she had great potential to do great, she had to fight the subliminal negative indoctrination in the UK that said she could not accomplish anything of any significance. But after visiting the Gambia her destiny started to take shape. Today, when she looks at what she has accomplished with her Gambian husband and says she still has to pinch herself.

We hope her story will inspire you to contribute towards the rebuilding of the continent of African and at the same time realise the great potential that you have inside of you.

Using stone lines for soil and water conservation is based on a tradition -- with technical improvements -- that makes use of locally available resources. This video shows how to construct stone lines and explains the principles behind the technology.

This is a ceremony by the the people of Moree during the initiation of the their high priestess. The Moree People are An Akan ethnic group in West Africa, Burkina Faso/Ghana. The Moree People normally initiate their new traditional priestess during their annual festival