Pan African Consciousness Renaissance

20 WAYS TO KILL AN AFRIKAN ORGANIZATION

1. Don’t attend meetings. Never tender your apology.

2. When you do attend, be sure to leave before the meeting is over.

3. The next day, find faults with the officers and committees.

4. Take no part in the organization’s affairs. Plant doubt about the organization's relevance by consistently dropping small "observations" that "it only talks and doesn't do anything practical"...

5. At every meeting and event, be sure to sit in the back, so you can talk with a friend.

6. Dig up all the dirt you can about leaders and members. Somebody may have dated a white person when they were 16. Or have a Portuguese grandmother. Or not speak an Afrikan language well. Make THAT the center of attention.

7. Never ask anyone to join the organization.

8. Talk cooperation but never cooperate. Use empty, militant slogans. Shout "Kill White People", and question everyone who doesn't shout the same back - but do not develop any revolutionary action plan.

9. If asked to help with anything, always say you don’t have time.

10. Never accept a position of responsibility, as it is easier to criticize when you are not burdened with tasks you need to perform.

11. If appointed to a committee, never give any time or service to it.

12. Never do anything more than you have to, and when others willingly and unselfishly use their ability to help the cause along, then shout that the organization is run by a clique.

13. Spread rumors that you “think you might have observed” the organization’s leadership mismanaging funds, or spread a juicy rumor about an alleged affair – drama always derails the organization’s focus.

14. Instead of bringing issues of concern directly to the committee, rant on social media and expose sensitive information.

15. Make sure you exploit the potential for chaos in every minor imperfection. If nothing else helps, shout that you have been discriminated against based on language, ethnicity, complexion or nationality – it is always successful.

16. When asked to submit practical suggestions, instead, use the platform to vent your own frustrations and philosophies, and offer no way forward.

17. Make sure you get your points across by shouting, intimidating and pointing fingers at someone else. Always someone else!

18. Never praise anyone for their efforts, ensure that everyone remains suspicious of anyone who does something willingly – they must surely have a secret agenda.

19. If you are a brother, make sure you intimidate sisters and oppose any form of women leadership and empowerment.

20. If you are a sister, make sure you vent your frustration about how useless brothers are. All the time.

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If you do this you will make sure no Afrikan organization can rise to a level of having any significant impact. White power will love you forever! (Read. Internalize. Commit. Forward.)

GRAND GRATITUDE: I want to give the biggest shoutouts and humble thank you’s to the incredible team behind Black Education Masterclass SEASON 5. Over the last four months, this team of Warrior Builders have worked insanely hard to bring Season 5 to life: With 10 Afrikan-centered Walimu (teachers) covering ten vital topics within the disciplines of OurStory, Self-Empowerment, Consciousness, Philosophy, Health, Economy, Education, Spirituality, Arts and Leadership. This virtual classroom has become a revolutionary space for decolonial studies, radical interrogation, re-Afrikanized inspiration and critical practice, encouraging Afrikans in many corners of the Black World to get up, stand up and don’t give up the fight.

Collectively, we have many things to be concerned about within the Afrikan Community, but we also need to give credit where it is due. As someone who has worked for more than 35 years within Pan-Afrikan consciousness development, it means SO much to see current young leaders invest in the Black Mind, the Black Being and the Power of Us. I honor you deeply, Difference Mabasa, Nokulunga Buthelezi, Junior Lesumu, Thoriso Manamela, Kea Monama, Thabelo Nematangari, Teboho Mputhi, Maikano Komane, Nzanoa Liango and Isaac Motsi – for your dedication, your sacrifice and your insistence on delivering unapologetic Afrikan wisdom, for Afrikan people. Especially, I want to salute the leadership of Difference Mabaso; for three years you have given your all as Team Lead and steered the work with care, intentionality and efficiency: THANK YOU!

I also want to give heartfelt appreciation to our excellent WALIMU: Knowledge holders and practitioners with a deep commitment to Afrikan liberation. You have so graciously shared, taught, provoked and challenged us to BE who we say we ARE. I bow to you, Walimu Mokong Mapadimeng (Azania), Tharollo Seatlholo (Azania) , Ayabulela Mhlahlo (Azania), Pobee Mwintombo (Ghana), Amen Imhotep Ptah (USA/Azania), Rahab Njeri (Kenya/Germany), Elizabeth Hoorn-Petersen (Azania), Simphiwe Sesanti (Azania), Eva Kwamou Feukeu (Cameroon) and Dobijoki Emanuela Bringi (Sudan) – for the gift you are to Afrikan Nationbuilding and our collective restoration project. And, to our brilliant Moderators: Thank you for keeping the classroom on fire!

And a badge of honor is extended to each BEM participant who tuned in, engaged, shared from their own pool of wisdom and positioned critical questions. Your faith, support and Black Love is noted and appreciated greatly.

As we internalize the lessons of Season 5 and prepare ourselves for Season 6 in 2025, we also bow in honor of the Son of the Soil and founder of Arise Black Child, Warrior Sandile Msibi, who initiated the Black Education Masterclass – as a vehicle to dismantle our colonial mindsets. We lost you in the physical realm, but your footsteps in this world continues through BEM. May your soul Rise in Power.

Afrikans; the struggle continues. We have a mission to fulfil. Lets go!

THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUNG AFRIKAN ENTREPRENEURS: In our collective struggle as Afrikan people, we recognize that economic power is a crucial part of BLACK POWER. But we are also painfully aware of the many young Afrikans who are squeezed out, side-lined, taken advantage of and end up failing in business development.

What are some helpful strategies for young Black entrepreneurs? How can young Afrikans achieve, not only individual success, but contribute to broader empowerment of our communities? We would like to draw some lessons from the experience of Afrikan youth who are currently entrepreneurs and are doing well in their fields.

Ebukhosini Solutions invite you to a Webinar-Dialogue where the focus will be: “The challenges and successes faced by Afrikan youth in the field of entrepreneurship”. To spark creative thoughts,
Monica Soyemi (Real Estate) and Alphy Mamabolo (IT and Property Investment) will share some insights from their own entrepreneurial journeys. Thereafter, the mic is opened to all Black voices who want to speak truth to power. The dialogue will be hosted by PitsiRa Ragophala, director of eBukhosini Solutions.

Date and time:
Wednesday 25 September 2024
From 18:00 - 19:30 (SAST)

Platform:
Zoom / Facebook Live

Send DM to +27 67 249 9818 to receive the Zoom link for this dialogue. Or watch Live on Facebook: Ebukhosini Solutions.

HONORING AN AFRIKAN GIANT: Madisebo University Research Institute in collaboration with eBukhosini Solutions invite the Afrikan Family to an online uMsamo Symposium in Honor and Celebration of Mocholoko Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu Legacy.

The event will feature teachings from some of the unbought and unsold architects of the African destiny; esteemed scholars such as Prof Vusi Gumede, Dr. Tsholofelo Mosala, Elder Ntate Tshediso Mosia, Prof Mokong Mapadimeng, and Itumeleng Tumie Gaseitsiwe.

Date and time:
Wednesday 18 September 2024
From 17:00 - 19:30 (SAST)

ZOOM link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83154850725?pwd=BoLqzCgN9wHSburADa8ozzPOCVeqgJ.1

Welcome to TeenTalks:
A MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAM for Young BLACK Men (12-19). Spread the word!

On Sunday 1 September, eBukhosini Solutions starts up the next semester of Shabaka TeenTalks; a virtual program for Black teenage men, where they get an opportunity to learn, ask questions, explore ideas, reflect on self-development and make good choices for their lives.

The program takes place on Zoom, on Sundays from 6pm to 7pm. topics that are addressed include: Skills development, self discipline, cultural literacy, critical thinking and setting life goals as Afrikan Men – and much more. It also includes dialogues, exercises, games and presentations. Sessions are facilitated by men who have participated in SHABAKA’s programs for many years, and have long experience in creating meaningful learning journeys.

The free Orientation Session on Sunday is for 12-19 year olds (parents can also take part); where more information about the program will be shared.

Sign up by sending a WhatsApp message to: 074 690 4012
(If you agree that this work is important, share the invitation with your networks!)