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This group is for the exploration of classical and traditional African deep thought (what some refer to... View more
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This group is for the exploration of classical and traditional African deep thought (what some refer to as “philosophy”), as well as contemporary African-centered thought, and to examine their implications for our lives. One major objective for us as a people must be the utilization of ancestral knowledge for cultural restoration–the true basis of our personal and collective healing–and to achieve liberation, that is sovereignty.
Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors 5 weeks ago
Reflexões de Salvador: Friday, August 8, 2025
I begin with our experiences on day two of our trip to Salvado, Bahia when we visited an exhibit on the Malê Revolt of 1835, a rebellion led by Hausa-speaking Muslims, as well as some discussion of a wonderful and beautiful, newly-constructed monument to Capoeira.
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kamaurashid.com
Reflexões de Salvador: Friday, August 8, 2025 – African deep thought
Reflexões de Salvador: Friday, August 8, 2025 – African deep thought
Powerful reflections—meda wo ase for bringing us along.
On the Malê Revolt exhibit
Your notes capture it well: repression breeds revolt, and Abibifoɔ adapt our knowledge systems to fight back. The Malê were largely Nagô (Yorùbá) and Hausa Muslims; Arabic literacy, Qur’anic amulets, and disciplined organization were key. A solid deep dive is… Read more
Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors 3 months ago
3 months ago (edited)
Join us for this year’s ASCAC Midwest Conference in Dayton, OH and online via Zoom.
https://ascacmidwest.org/2025-conference
First ASCAC conference I attended. It was BlackTastic. The presenters were great, and it was efficiently run.
@heru_djet, dwA for the invitation. Can you send me my presentation? dwA n.k
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