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Rappers can't make Black capitalism work for Black people

Rappers can't make Black capitalism work for Black people

Akon: 'America was never built for black people' | Talk to Al Jazeera

Senegalese-American artist Akon is a five-time Grammy nominee who has sold over 35 million records worldwide and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in popular music, such as Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga and David Guetta. The musician, songwriter, and producer, who was born in the US but spent much of his childhood in Senegal, is also an activist and a philanthropist - and he has turned his sights on helping Africa. How many African-Americans do you know actually consider Africa as a vacation spot? Not one... Even just for knowledge, just to know where they came from, just to get an idea of what that is; there is so much fear instilled in them that they wouldn't even want to go there to visit. You mention Africa, they start shaking. Akon His current ambitious project, "Akon Lighting Africa," is working to bring solar-powered electricity to Africans in 49 countries by the end of 2020. Akon is also an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Peace One Day. Last year, he and actor Jude Law brought their celebrity power to Goma to a concert to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
 

DR. SEBI DOCUMENTARY

A mini documentary about Dr. Sebi's life. *Please keep in mind that all of the photos/videos don't necessarily reflect the exact location or time period. Some are symbolic and to give a visual representation. Most consumers say the authentic products can be found at www.figtreebio.com. This is the company that he originally started with his wife, Maa. There are offices in Brooklyn and in Florida.
 

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin | DOCUMENTARY | Bitcoins | Blockchain | Crypto News | Digital Cash

Crypto Currency Documentary: The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin - A computer programmer becomes fascinated with the digital currency Bitcoin, and through his involvement in the Bitcoin community, we learn about the impending global impact of this amazing new technology.
 

Angela Davis: We can't eradicate racism without eradicating racial capitalism

World-renowned activist and professor Angela Davis says that racism is intrinsic to capitalist social relations, and that one will not be abolished without the other. "I am convinced that the ultimate eradication of racism is going to require us to move toward a more socialist organization of our economies," says Davis. "I think we have a long way to go before we can begin to talk about an economic system that is not based on exploitation and on the super-exploitation of Black people, Latinx people and other racialized populations. But I do think that we now have the conceptual means to engage in discussions."

‘If it were black people’ at Capitol, ‘it would have been a massacre’: BLM co-founder

Patrisse Cullors, co-founder and executive director of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, discussed the pro-Trump riot at the Capitol, Georgia’s election results and more.

What Africans Got For Trading Enslaved People & What That Means For Us Today

What Africans Got For Trading Enslaved People & What That Means For Us Today

The Great African King Before Shaka Zulu

The Great African King Before Shaka Zulu

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