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canism there seems to be some confusion about pan africanism and how it relates to black american identity the purpose of grounding the black identity in an understanding of ourselves as african people is not just for us to have an over romanticized vision or perspective of ourselves the purpose is for us to center ourselves in who we are understanding our position in the world on the global stage helps us to understand our condition better and strategize better to improve it dr john henrik clarke reminded us that black tells you what you look like but it doesn t tell you who you are this is why every serious pan africanist understands that locally nationally and globally speaking african peoples gain better insight perspectives and strategies when confronting oppression through a collaborative effort that is why malcolm x told us you can t understand what is going on in mississippi if you don t understand what is going on in the congo and you can t really be interested in what s going on in mississippi if you re not also interested in what s going on in the congo they re both the same the same interests are at stake the same sides are drawn up the same schemes are at work in the congo that are at work in mississippi the most recent example of this is the coronavirus covid 19 global pandemic the western medical industry has historically implemented forced medical testing on people of african descent recently french doctors openly suggested that vaccines and medications be tested on african populations first meanwhile in the u s the trump administration is starting medical testing in detroit a city with a majority black population this is not a coincidence it s another example of how no matter where we live black bodies are considered as testing grounds for medical experimentation often forced painful or deadly globally african people and people of african descent experience this harm as a collective thus it is within our best interest to counter them collectively these collaborative efforts don t mean that everything will be easy and there will be no issues and i think that s where most of the confusion comes in some people believe that by advocating for pan africanism we re saying that instantly everything is going to be all sunshine and roses that s not what we re saying we re saying that globally african people share common bonds struggles and cultural linkages we also share common threats that are connected to global systems of oppression so much so that it is highly beneficial to combine our efforts and work with each other in some capacity this is a much better strategy than isolationism or xenophobia in essence all of these things have been tried before and none of it has helped the masses of any african nation or community of african descendants throughout the diaspora anti black xenophobia or isolationism has only made things worse additionally a grounding in black identity with an understanding of ourselves as african people helps us to better tap into cultural awareness that centers our worldview it helps to uplift african self determination and provides the wisdom that guides effective strategies and tools that come from within our communities and cultural understandings and still a recognition of african identity as black americans or wherever you are as an african descendant on the planet is not an attempt to erase our cultural differences yes pan africanism emphasizes similarities but it also celebrates our differences because we re able to build from various viewpoints and perspectives to strategize to make our collective conditions better that s not erasure that s just called being smart that is why when we look at the forefathers and foremothers of pan africanism we see trinidadians haitians jamaicans african americans continental africans puerto ricans the list goes on eagerly learning from each other inspiring each other building liberation movements and engaging in mutual aid they worked in support of pan african freedom respect and unity across the world pan african unity is why martin luther king jr went to ghana met with kwame nkrumah attended the ghanian independence ceremonies and returned to the united states with a refreshed perspective on civil rights and black freedom that was directly inspired by african movements for independence pan african unity is why malcolm x met with african leaders pushed for african americans to reconnect with our african heritage advocated for pan africanism and actively organized to connect african americans with african communities please read his 1964 speech at the university of ghana for additional context pan african unity is why the mother of the reparations movement audley queen mother moore was a member of the unia founded by marcus garvey and amy ashwood garvey she went on to found the universal association of ethiopian women the committee for reparations for descendants of u s slaves and the republic of new afrika and it s saddening that there are currently some people claiming to advocate for reparations using the work of queen mother moore while also seeking to disconnect us from our african heritage this anti african sentiment is a direct contradiction to queen mother moore s life s work she advocated for reparations and pan africanism she viewed herself a black american woman as an african in america when asked about her work she said i have done everything i could to promote the cause of african freedom and to keep alive the teaching of garvey and the work of the unia our ancestors that have been doing the work to keep us alive and create a better future knew who they were africans in america there are so many examples to pull from but i ll keep it short for now there is also a false narrative floating around that pan africanism is an old ideology that came went and withered away when nothing could be further from the truth pan africanism is alive and well it is my firm belief that as long as black people are alive on this planet pan africanism will endure because it has to the only people that believe this false narrative of the death of pan africanism are people that are not themselves involved in pan africanist movements i m reminded by an ashanti proverb that states by the time the fool has learned the game the players have dispersed they don t know what they are talking about because they are not involved in the process in 2015 africans and african descendants from across the continent and diaspora gathered for the 8th pan african congress in ghana i was there along with my colleagues from the north american delegation the pan african congress is part of the global pan african movement that consists of activists scholars artists and organizations locally and internationally across many different fields working in coalition with each other to improve the lives of african and african descendants across the world also pan africanism is why the global reparations movement continues to move forward the national coalition of blacks for reparations in america n cobra has advocated for reparations for people of african descent in america since 1987 with national and international supporters then caribbean activists and leaders created the caricom reparations commission which directly inspired the creation of the national african american reparations commission and european reparations commission these initiatives consist of pan africanists from around the world that work in coalition with each other so this false narrative of the death of pan africanism derives from not only ignorance but also laziness and anti blackness from a myopic worldview that would only put our communities further behind we can have and should encourage various perspectives on how to best uplift our communities but what we can t do is allow ourselves to become so downtrodden and short sighted that we succumb to anti black ideologies that continuously promote divisions instead of unity in the same speech i referenced earlier by malcolm x he emphasized our need for pan african unity he stated when you see that the african nations at the international level comprise the largest representative body and the largest force of any continent why you and i would be out of our minds not to identify with that power bloc we would be out of our minds we would actually be traitors to ourselves to be reluctant or fearful to identify with people with whom we have so much in common malcolm s statements remind me of a nigerian proverb in the moment of crisis the wise build bridges and the foolish build dams and right now there are far too many of us advocating foolishness at this point in our journey none of us can afford isolationism and unnecessary divisiveness for black americans we need to remember that we are still africans connected to the global pan african world it is perfectly fine for us to advocate for ourselves but we should never lose sight of working in coalition with the pan african world we should always remember the importance of pan african unity because pan africanism is how we have survived and will continue to survive any ideology that says otherwise is to our detriment join my mailing list jessica ann mitchell aiwuyor twitter tweetingjam facebook com jamaiwuyor email jamaiwuyor gmail com instagram com jamaiwuyor jamaiwuyor com sources mothers of pan africanism audley moore and dara abubakari by ashley d farmer audley moore 1898 1997 blackpast org by dwayne mack audley moore and the modern reparations movement by ashley farmer audley moore black women s activism and nationalist politics by keisha n blain the african roots of mlk s vision by mohammed elnaiem national coalition of black for reparations in america ncobraonline org caricom reparations commission caricomreparations org malcolm x at the audubon ballroom dr john henrick clarke vs cornell west debate on afrikan nationalism pence announces hydroxychloroquine trial in detroit hospital nikki robertson arthur alfonso schomburg black bibliophile collector by elinor des verney sinnette coronavirus france racism row over doctors africa testing comments share this email a link to a friend opens in new window email tweet share on reddit opens in new window reddit like loading march 18 2020 jam aiwuyor race ethnicity culture what the coronavirus means for black america there s an old african american proverb that says when america has a cold black america gets the flu so what do we get during a global pandemic the u s government had ample time to prepare and take preventative measures for the coronavirus but instead the trump administration chose to ignore the seriousness of covid 19 allowing the virus to spread across america sending the country into a tailspin couple the trump administration s indifference and incompetence with an inadequate or nearly non existent social safety net and we ve got a disaster on our hands most of black america will feel the negative effects of the coronavirus we often endure racism healthcare discrimination and disparities in treatment the biased belief that black people are either faking illnesses or not experiencing the same level of pain as whites is unfortunately still common there is also the issue of black patients rejected for lack of insurance and in some cases even insurance isn t enough with the predicted surge of coronavirus cases in a healthcare system already not adequately equipped for a pandemic lack of covid 19 testing availability and long wait periods for patients are more of a certainty than a probability healthcare leaders and officials must make sure that black americans seeking treatment for covid 19 have their concerns taken seriously and that all the appropriate measures are taken to protect their health and wellbeing coronavirus tests and treatment must be completely free and remain free it s scary to see that california rep katie porter had to corner cdc director robert redfield into committing to making testing free for all americans the u s government should have made free testing for coronavirus a default instead of having to be pressured into it additionally some black immigrants and other immigrants of color may be too fearful of authorities to seek testing and treatment trump s public charge rule has created an atmosphere of fear making immigrants afraid to use healthcare assistance like medicaid undocumented immigrants may avoid seeking treatment in order to steer clear of attention concerning their citizenship status there are also other social and societal barriers connected to cultural competence among healthcare workers that prevent immigrants from accessing healthcare in terms of economics the coronavirus could be a major issue of financial instability for black america decreased hours with short term employment low wage or hourly jobs would result in a substantially reduced income causing a financial crisis likely to hit black americans the most with 60 of americans lacking 500 in savings the abrupt shutdown of major events buildings and various places of employment will strike a major blow to black american livelihoods due to structural barriers and historical discrimination for much of black america it s already a struggle to pay for bills housing healthcare and student loans the families first coronavirus response act promising options for additional paid leave is a good start however it still leaves behind potentially 80 of america s workers if the goal is to save most americans from financial ruin this won t be accomplished the most effective legislation would include a paid sick leave plan for all workers if the federal government does not take steps to ensure a universal economic safety net for the nation the economic impact may be crushing for black americans this act is helpful but we need more as both federal and local governments scramble to address needs black communities can take our own protective measures during this crisis for example churches mosques and other religious temples can limit the attendance of large crowds and focus on providing resources and assistance local communities can push for school districts to continue providing meals for school aged children during school closings we can put pressure on our governors and state lawmakers to pass emergency legislation covering food assistance for low income families and paid sick leave for hourly employees local politicians activists non profit advocates and religious leaders can work with utility companies to prevent utility shutoffs during this pandemic we can also advocate for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures by the housing industry most of all we must put pressure on all local municipalities the federal government and corporations to put people over profits this assessment is not meant to be bleak but to serve as a warning yes black america has survived the worst in our society yes we will survive the coronavirus too but we must emphasize 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