This describes the impact of the slave trade on Africa. It also provides a definition of Slave Trade and is apart of the CAPE Caribbean Studies syllabus Module 1
During President Obama's recent visit to Africa, at US$100 million, described as "the most expensive presidential tour ever!", he visited Goree Island, across the bay from Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. There he was photographed at the slave fort's famous door of no return. Obama was quoted as saying: "this is a testament to when we are not vigilant in defence of human rights, what can happen!" Yet, while drawing attention to the slave trade that was outlawed over 200 years ago, he was silent on the much larger, ongoing, Arab slave trade that still plagues Africa.
This describes the impact of the slave trade on Africa. It also provides a definition of Slave Trade and is apart of the CAPE Caribbean Studies syllabus Module 1
During President Obama's recent visit to Africa, at US$100 million, described as "the most expensive presidential tour ever!", he visited Goree Island, across the bay from Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. There he was photographed at the slave fort's famous door of no return. Obama was quoted as saying: "this is a testament to when we are not vigilant in defence of human rights, what can happen!" Yet, while drawing attention to the slave trade that was outlawed over 200 years ago, he was silent on the much larger, ongoing, Arab slave trade that still plagues Africa.
Analysis about blood diamonds in the context of colonialism and the theft of African resources that continues today. This presentation is based on the political theory of Uhuru Movement Chairman Omali Yeshitela and was developed by Penny Hess, Chairwoman of the African People's Solidarity Committee (APSC), white people organizing solidarity with the African liberation movement. APSC works under the leadership of the Uhuru Movement, led by the African People's Socialist Party. For more information, visit www.APSCuhuru.org and www.UhuruNews.com.