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Dr Frances Cress Welsing talks about Understanding the Global System of Racism.
New African Paradigm Lecture Series.
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Dr. John Henrik Clarke's talk on "Are We Ready for the Twenty-First Century" explore various aspects of global readiness for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Clarke, a prominent African-American historian and scholar, was known for his insights into African and African-American history and culture. In this talk, he discussed topics such as social justice, education, economic empowerment, and cultural identity, examining how these factors impact the readiness of individuals and communities to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Clarke's perspective emphasized the importance of historical understanding, self-awareness, and collective action in preparing for the future. His lectures often encouraged critical thinking and reflection on the past to inform present actions and shape a more equitable and inclusive future.

⁣Conflict has been simmering in eastern Congo since the mid-1990s in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, exploding into two wars that left millions of people dead. The fighting, which intensified in late 2021 and involved dozens of armed groups, long-running ethnic tensions and at least five national armies, has now reached a peak not seen in at least a decade. African Stream is hosting two guests; Kambale Musavuli from the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa and Claude Gatebuke, a Rwandan genocide survivor and human rights activist to discuss the long-standing crisis.

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