- Jan 30, 2005
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A Call for Global African Unity
Recently, a few articles in the press outlined the
tension in America between the African Americans and
African immigrants from the continent and from the
Carribean. With a rate of about 50,000 legal African
immigrants arriving in the US yearly, it is important
for us as a collective to reinforce our global African
unity as well as work together for mutual benefit.
All blacks, whether from the continent or in the
Diaspora are victims of global white-supremacy and
have been conditioned to look at each other
suspiciously and focus on our differences rather than
the common elements of our extended family as well as
see creative opportunities for all of us to benefit
from our cooperation.
Some of our tension and suspicions originate from old
historical mistakes and resentments, cultural
differences and social-political-economic experiences,
as well as unique interests, problems and priorities.
The inclusion of the African Diaspora as an important
part of the African Union came as a positive step
towards the effectiveness and meaningfulness of the
African Union. Last October the AU Commission convened
the 'First Conference of Intellectuals of African and
the Diaspora in Senegal.
The themes of the conference included PanAfricanism,
contribution of the intellectuals from Africa & the
Diaspora to the strengthening of African Integration
in the 21st Century, the relationship between Africa
and its Diaspora, etc.
My call today is for us all to seek creative ways
through which we can work together and benefit from
each other socially, economically, intellectually,
culturally, political and spiritually.
Therefore I am calling on all of us, Africans from the
continent and Africans in the Diaspora to open our
hearts, forgive each other for our lack of courtesy,
lack of real love for each other, lack of sensitivity,
arrogance, and self-rightiousness.
I am particulary appealing to African immigrants from
the continent and from the Carribeans to pay extra
attention to the reality of how much tension they
cause when they live in the US and ignore the social,
economic and political problems that African Americans
face. It is irresponsible for any black person to live
in the US, pursue the American dream and not make
effort to reach out to, help or work with our African
American brothers and sisters whose ancestors paid a
great price to build this country, and who are still
victims of social, economic and political injustices.
Please, dont isolate yourself but make yourself an
instrument for community building and social change.
Through your participation and active role in the
black community change can come and unity can be
achieved.
I am saying this from experience, I am myself an
African immigrant from the continent and I have seen
how attitudes change when you give yourself and
actively participate in community building and show
that you are not just about chasing the American dream
but you are really interested in contributing to the
development of African American communities.
Learn from the example of Marcus Garvey, he didnt sit
and criticize but took responsibility and ignited
Pan-Africanism worldwide.
The next thing I am calling for is for all those who
are interested in signing a 'Declaration and Pledge of
Global African Unity' to send me emails with your
names and address so that you can receive a copy of
that 'Unity Declaration' document, which you will sign
and send back, then all signatures from our global
family will be included in the document and you will
receive a copy.
The document will include the following points:
1. Declaration and pledge of African unity for all
Africans and African descendants worldwide.
2. Recognition of the African diaspora as full
citizens of any country in the African continent,
including the opportunities to invest, own property,
land, and businesses on the African continent
3. A pertition for African governments to ammend
immigration laws to enable easier movement within the
continent and from the Diapora
4. A pertition for greater economic, cultural and
intellectual exchange and coopeation between
continental Africans and African diaspora
5. Recognition of historical mistakes and a
determination to create a new history based on
internation unity.
etc. - Your contributions will be most appreciated.
This document will be sent and signed by all African
nations, the AU, all black organizations and
institutions worldwide, as well as all interested
individuals.
To participate or contribute to this project send
emails to -
contact@uniaf.org
Hotep
Adin
http://www.uniaf.org
Recently, a few articles in the press outlined the
tension in America between the African Americans and
African immigrants from the continent and from the
Carribean. With a rate of about 50,000 legal African
immigrants arriving in the US yearly, it is important
for us as a collective to reinforce our global African
unity as well as work together for mutual benefit.
All blacks, whether from the continent or in the
Diaspora are victims of global white-supremacy and
have been conditioned to look at each other
suspiciously and focus on our differences rather than
the common elements of our extended family as well as
see creative opportunities for all of us to benefit
from our cooperation.
Some of our tension and suspicions originate from old
historical mistakes and resentments, cultural
differences and social-political-economic experiences,
as well as unique interests, problems and priorities.
The inclusion of the African Diaspora as an important
part of the African Union came as a positive step
towards the effectiveness and meaningfulness of the
African Union. Last October the AU Commission convened
the 'First Conference of Intellectuals of African and
the Diaspora in Senegal.
The themes of the conference included PanAfricanism,
contribution of the intellectuals from Africa & the
Diaspora to the strengthening of African Integration
in the 21st Century, the relationship between Africa
and its Diaspora, etc.
My call today is for us all to seek creative ways
through which we can work together and benefit from
each other socially, economically, intellectually,
culturally, political and spiritually.
Therefore I am calling on all of us, Africans from the
continent and Africans in the Diaspora to open our
hearts, forgive each other for our lack of courtesy,
lack of real love for each other, lack of sensitivity,
arrogance, and self-rightiousness.
I am particulary appealing to African immigrants from
the continent and from the Carribeans to pay extra
attention to the reality of how much tension they
cause when they live in the US and ignore the social,
economic and political problems that African Americans
face. It is irresponsible for any black person to live
in the US, pursue the American dream and not make
effort to reach out to, help or work with our African
American brothers and sisters whose ancestors paid a
great price to build this country, and who are still
victims of social, economic and political injustices.
Please, dont isolate yourself but make yourself an
instrument for community building and social change.
Through your participation and active role in the
black community change can come and unity can be
achieved.
I am saying this from experience, I am myself an
African immigrant from the continent and I have seen
how attitudes change when you give yourself and
actively participate in community building and show
that you are not just about chasing the American dream
but you are really interested in contributing to the
development of African American communities.
Learn from the example of Marcus Garvey, he didnt sit
and criticize but took responsibility and ignited
Pan-Africanism worldwide.
The next thing I am calling for is for all those who
are interested in signing a 'Declaration and Pledge of
Global African Unity' to send me emails with your
names and address so that you can receive a copy of
that 'Unity Declaration' document, which you will sign
and send back, then all signatures from our global
family will be included in the document and you will
receive a copy.
The document will include the following points:
1. Declaration and pledge of African unity for all
Africans and African descendants worldwide.
2. Recognition of the African diaspora as full
citizens of any country in the African continent,
including the opportunities to invest, own property,
land, and businesses on the African continent
3. A pertition for African governments to ammend
immigration laws to enable easier movement within the
continent and from the Diapora
4. A pertition for greater economic, cultural and
intellectual exchange and coopeation between
continental Africans and African diaspora
5. Recognition of historical mistakes and a
determination to create a new history based on
internation unity.
etc. - Your contributions will be most appreciated.
This document will be sent and signed by all African
nations, the AU, all black organizations and
institutions worldwide, as well as all interested
individuals.
To participate or contribute to this project send
emails to -
contact@uniaf.org
Hotep
Adin
http://www.uniaf.org
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