The College Board purged the names of many Black writers and scholars associated with critical race theory, the queer experience and Black feminism. It ushered out some politically fraught topics, like Black Lives Matter, from the formal curriculum.
And it added something new: “Black conservatism” is now offered as an idea for a research project.
When it announced the A.P. course in...
Statement by the President on Kwanzaa
In this holiday season, Michelle and I send our best wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa. For families across the country, today marks the beginning of a joyous time to reflect on the rich African-American culture and to remember the principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity...
Odu ifa for Omo Oduduwa_Omo Oyotunji
Ofun Obara. This is an odu that speaks of status. What is our position as offsprings of Oyotunji in Oyotunji and the world? where do we stand? Are we capable of maintaining the leadership positions we have been given by our elders? Ifa says we are responsible for our personal and communal reputation. Ofun Obara is an odu that speaks of the image, how are we...
On this Day we celebrate the Mother (IYA).
So what constitutes a Mother (IYA). What runs throughout the veins? What drives her to place the needs of the whole over her own desires?
What type of a soul takes on the job of rearing a newly formed spirit to maturity?
What type of a Spirit sets aside their on Insecurities, Scars and fears as to not pass on such harmful Traits?.
What wonderful...
Yeye Fini and her wonderful children Oba Nike , Tu Tu and Tunbi. As A young child in oyotunji in the early 70s I have fond memories of playing in the yard of Yeye Fini . my first impression of Yeye fini was from a young boys mind and eyes and a pleasant encounter. she had a strange accent and delightful smile and her Voice was stern but not hard. she was for a while at least a mother to me....
These Are the facts 70% of all the mineral mininrg rights i Nigira and west Africa are oned by Canada alone. what the fuck , you telling African people cant dig?
One of the Major players in the West Arican Minning Game is Thor Explorations a Caadian Corperation.
Thor has put Nigiran(Segun Lawson) as the director of operations in Africa
and the web site makes you feel...
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IFA AND OSHUN
Ifa is the God who transmits and interprets the wishes of Olorun to mankind and who prescribes the sacrifices which Eshu carries to him. Oshun the female force of love and
Beauty is their assistant. In Her role she is considered the wife of Ifa and an Apetibi
(a female worshiper of Ifa). In a universal sense all women fall under...