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Pan Africanism
Pan-Africanism is a worldwide movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all indigenous peoples and diasporas of African ancestry. It has its roots in the struggles of African people against enslavement and colonization, dating back to the Atlantic slave trade. The movement extends beyond continental Africans and has a substantial support base among the African diaspora in the Americas and Europe1.
Some notable Pan-Africanists include:
SOURCE: COPILOT
Pan-Africanism is a worldwide movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all indigenous peoples and diasporas of African ancestry. It has its roots in the struggles of African people against enslavement and colonization, dating back to the Atlantic slave trade. The movement extends beyond continental Africans and has a substantial support base among the African diaspora in the Americas and Europe1.
Some notable Pan-Africanists include:
- Marcus Garvey: A Jamaican Pan-Africanist and Black Nationalist who advocated for the unity of blacks and the establishment of a separate society and economy run exclusively by blacks.
- Kwame Nkrumah: The first President of Ghana and a key figure in the independence movement of African countries.
- W.E.B. Du Bois: An influential thinker and advocate for the study of African history and culture.
- Julius Nyerere: The first President of Tanzania, known for his efforts to promote African socialism and unity.
- Thomas Sankara: The revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso who implemented progressive policies and promoted self-sufficiency.
SOURCE: COPILOT
