Deep in the Great Dismal Swamp, thousands of Black people created a hidden free society, one that defied slavery for centuries. This is the story of the rebels who turned a swamp into a sanctuary.This episode of In The Margins is part of PBS’ America@250 collection, celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. Democracy is built on participation. Get involved at https://vote.org/pbsIn The Margins is a series that covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.Sources used in this episode:-Dismal Freedom, A History of the Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp by J. Brent Morris-Slavery's Exiles, The Story of the American Maroons by Sylviane A. Diouf-Armed in the Great Swamp: Fear, Maroon Insurrection, and the Insurgent Ecology of the Great Dismal Swamp by Kathryn Benjamin Golden*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateORIG*****Subscribe to PBS Origins so you never miss an episode! / @pbsorigins And keep up with In the Margins and PBS Origins on:Facebook: / pbsdigitalstudios Instagram: www.instagram.com/pbsds

Burkina Faso Suspends Beauty Pageants! A Return to African Values or a Step Too Far?
United States of AfricaBurkina Faso has taken a bold step by suspending all beauty pageants across the country while authorities review their format and cultural impact.Supporters of the decision argue that beauty contests have become heavily influenced by Western standards and no longer reflect African values, identity, and traditions. Others believe such competitions can provide opportunities for women to showcase leadership, talent, education, and community service.In this report, we explore the reasons behind Burkina Faso's decision, the debate surrounding beauty pageants in Africa, and what this could mean for the future of cultural events across the continent.Should African nations redefine beauty according to their own values and traditions? Or should beauty pageants continue in their current form?Watch the full report and join the conversation.👉 Subscribe for more African news and analysis.👉 Like, Comment, and Share.👉 Share this video on WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, X, Instagram, and all social media platforms.👉 Together, let's connect Africans worldwide and build a stronger, united Africa.#burkinafaso #africanculture #africanvalues #unitedstatesofafrica #panafricanismtimestamps00:00 Introduction00:40 Burkina Faso Suspends Beauty Pageants02:05 Why Authorities Made This Decision04:10 Western Influence vs African Values06:35 Debate Over Women's Empowerment09:15 Cultural Identity and Tradition11:40 Critics and Supporters Respond14:20 The Future of Beauty Competitions in Africa17:00 Final Analysis18:30 Viewer Questions and Closing

This segment explores Towards Kdèssi Whèha: The Pan Afrikan Spiritual Imperative — reclaiming Indwelling Divinity for civilizational renewal in the age of AI.

Topics include Kemet, Maat, Afrikan spiritual memory, divine faculties, moral discipline, spiritual healing, historical trauma, civilizational decline, digital colonialism, and the need for a spiritually grounded Afrikan future.

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00:00 Opening: Towards Kdèssi Whèha
02:00 The central paradox of Afrika’s legacy
05:00 Kemet, Maat, and Indwelling Divinity
10:00 Divine faculties and spiritual discipline
15:00 Internal decline and civilizational collapse
20:00 Historical wounds and spiritual trauma
25:00 Kdèssi Whèha: returning to the source
28:30 The age of AI and digital colonialism
30:00 Call to action: civilizational renewal

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FULL INTERVIEW | Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon joins the Asaase Breakfast Show on Asaase 99.5 to discuss Open D.O.O.R. Dialogues, the Decade of Our Repatriation (2026–2036), self-reparations through repatriation, the global Black brain gain, and practical pathways for jobs, entrepreneurship and investment in Ghana.


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Originally aired 14 July 2026 on Asaase 99.5.⁣

⁣Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon discusses Open D.O.O.R. Dialogues and the Decade of Our Repatriation on Citi 97.3 FM's Citi Breakfast Show.

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