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U.S. rice exports to Haiti, which account for the bulk of supplies of the country's key food staple, contain unhealthy levels of arsenic and cadmium, heavy metals that can increase risks of cancer and heart disease, according to a recent study by the University of Michigan 

I believe this may be part of the answer to why Haiti is struggling after all these years. On top of the fact the US make import laws that decimated Haitian farmers.

Black countries have to grow their own food, not import it. Because outsiders who want to weaken or destroy them will sabotage them by any means they can

Your money must bounce 8-12 times at least before it leaves your community. In most other communities it will bounce at least 6-12 times.

If one dollar passes through 5 businesses that is 5 dollars that have been created. Having your dollar bounce is a multiplier.

If Black America community has a GDP of 1 Trillion dollars but it bounces 10 times we would overnight have a GDP of 10 Trillion dollars without doing anything different. Just better circulation of capital

"A real neighborhood or community needs a whole independent economic structure that can provide goods, services and jobs to take care of our own people.

We should at least control 4 basic things. Food, shelter, energy and medicine."

1 Kush/Nubia/Kerma: (Nabta Playa,) c. 780 BC – c. 350 AD.

After Kemet Kush was the first place in Africa with a known documented writing system in meroitic hieroglyphs and meroitic cursive. Kush has more constructed pyramids than Kemet during its time. And over 200 of them are still standing today. Kush had a lot of cultural similarities to Kemet, people surmise was heavily influenced by the other nation. And Kush at one point conquered Kemet and subsequently influenced its culture to a degree. Kush eventually fell as a nation to the nation Aksum. 

2 Mali: 1235–1610

It was one of the most famous empires in west Africa. The Mali empire was famous for its gold trade, where Massa Musa came from and journeyed through to Egypt. Mali empire was heavily influenced by Islam, and as such has a well documented history of its reign. The City of Timbuktu was world renowned for its scale and great planning. Travelers from across the globe came to experience it. 

3 Songhai: (1464–1492): Another great Empire in relatively the same place as Mali, although it occupied more of the interior that is the western Sahel. Famous for using gold and cowry shells as a unit of currency. The empire broke away from the Mali Empire in the 1430s-19th century. Sonni Ali (reigned (1464–1492) is considered the founder, establishing the Sonni dynasty and capturing key cities such as Timbuktu. the empire by controlling trans-Saharan trade routes exchanging gold, salt, and slaves and establishing a highly organized bureaucracy and a professional army. While rural areas practiced traditional African religions, Islam was the religion of the elite and urban centers. 

4 Ghana Kingdom: The Kingdom of Ghana (c. 6th–13th century CE)

Also known as Wagadou, was a powerful West African trading empire in present-day southeastern Mauritania and Mali. Known as the "land of gold," it gained immense wealth by controlling the trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and ivory. Situated in the Sahel region between the Senegal and Niger rivers, located to the northwest of the modern-day Republic of Ghana.

Rulers: The empire was ruled by the Soninke people, with kings known as "Ghana" (war chief) or by the title Kaya Magan. Military Power: The kings managed a strong military that used iron weapons to secure trade routes.

Religion: While rulers maintained indigenous African religions, they allowed Muslim traders to live in the kingdom, leading to the influence of Islam in administration.

Name Origin: The modern country of Ghana is named after this ancient empire, though it does not occupy the same territory

5 Aksum: 800C to 960 AD.

Famous for being one of the first to tame and ride African elephants along with Kush and Kemet. Based in the northern Ethiopian highlands and Eritrean coast, the empire spanned areas including Djibouti, Sudan, and southern Arabia. Its primary port, Adulis, was crucial for controlling Red Sea trade.

Economy & Trade: Aksum flourished through trade, exporting gold, ivory, iron, and agricultural products like wheat and barley. They were among the first African polities to mint their own currency in gold, silver, and bronze.

Political Power: Ruled by a "King of Kings," it was a centralized state with a hierarchy of nobles and local rulers. At its height (4th-7th centuries), it was arguably the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia.

Culture & Religion: Aksum developed its own script, Ge'ez. In the 4th century, it became one of the earliest states to adopt Christianity as its official religion.

Architecture: Famous for massive monolithic obelisks (stelae) that marked royal tombs.

6 Asante Empire: Established in the 1670s-1701

It grew from a collection of states to dominate most of modern Ghana, parts of Ivory Coast, and Togo, with its capital at Kumasi.

Government & Society: A sophisticated, centralized federation, the empire was governed by the Asantehene (king). Society was matrilineal, with extensive trade in gold, kola nuts, and enslaved people.

Military Power: The army was known for strategic adaptability, using scouts, spies, and advanced organization, which sustained its power for two centuries.

Economy: The state was incredibly wealthy, built on gold mining and agriculture, with miners operating shafts up to 100 feet deep, according to.

Conflict with Britain: The 19th century was defined by the Anglo Asante Wars. In 1874, British forces occupied and looted Kumasi, causing significant decline.

The Golden Stool and Collapse: The final major conflict was the 1900 War of the Golden Stool (led by Yaa Asantewaa) after the British requested the sacred symbol of sovereignty. The Empire officially became a British protectorate in 1901, though the monarchy was restored in 1935

7 Land of Punt: 2500–980 BC:

The Land of Punt was a fabled, wealthy trading partner of Ancient Egypt, known as "God’s Land". Renowned for exporting luxury goods like incense, ebony, ivory, and gold, it was vital to Egyptian religion and trade from at least 2500 BCE to 700 BCE. While debated, most evidence locates it near the Horn of Africa, likely modern-day Eritrea, Somalia, or eastern Sudan. 

The Egyptians revered it as a mythical, sacred land, often equating it with a "holy land" or ancestral origin. Major Imports/Trade: Famous for gold, aromatic resins (myrrh/frankincense), blackwood, ebony, ivory, and exotic animals.

Famous Expeditions: The most famous expedition was commissioned by Pharaoh Hatshepsut (around 1470 BCE) for the Queen of Punt, with the story of the journey depicted on her temple walls at Deir el-Bahari.

Archaeological Evidence: Chemical analysis of mummified baboons from Egyptian tombs indicates a likely origin in modern Somalia/Eritrea

8 Kingdom of Benin: 13th-19th AD

Benin Bronzes, Benin Walls (c. 900–1897) was a powerful, highly organized West African state located in present-day southern Nigeria, founded by the Edo people. Famous for its capital's massive earthworks and sophisticated bronze art, the kingdom was ruled by a divine king, the Oba, and thrived on trade in ivory, pepper, and textiles with European powers. 

Centered around Benin City in modern Edo State, Nigeria, the kingdom was established in the tropical rainforest region. 

10 Zulu Empire: 1816-1897

Established by Malendela, Shaku Zulu united various clans and built a powerful empire. Eastern west Africa, wealth was measured in cattle. 

10 Kongo Kingdom: 1390-1914:

The Kingdom of Kongo was a powerful Central African state that existed from around the late 1300s to the 1800s, located in parts of modern-day Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.

Ruled by a king called the Manikongo. Capital city: Mbanza Kongo. Organized into provinces governed by nobles loyal to the king. Known for a fairly centralized and structured government for its time

Economy based on agriculture, trade, and crafts. Traded goods like ivory, copper, textiles, and later enslaved people. Society was hierarchical, with nobles, commoners, and enslaved individuals

First major contact with the Portuguese in 1483. King Afonso I of Kongo converted to Christianity and promoted it across the kingdom. Adopted some European customs, education, and religion

Internal conflicts and succession disputes weakened the kingdom. Increasing involvement in the Atlantic slave trade destabilized society. Major turning point: defeat at the Battle of Mbwila against the Portuguese. Gradual decline into smaller rival states by the 1700s–1800s

11 Mutapa Empire: 1430-1888:

The Mutapa Empire (c. 1430–1760), also known as Monomotapa or Mwene Mutapa, was a powerful medieval Shona state in Southern Africa, spanning modern-day Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and parts of neighboring countries. Founded by Nyatsimba Mutota, it thrived on gold trade, ivory, and agriculture before declining due to Portuguese interference and internal strife. 

Founded around 1430 by Prince Nyatsimba Mutota from the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, who moved north searching for salt, creating a new state in the Dande area.

Location & Extent: Situated between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers, it stretched from the Kalahari Desert to the Indian Ocean at its height.

Economy: Prospered through trade with Muslim merchants and later the Portuguese, exporting gold and ivory while importing luxuries like textiles and ceramics.

The society was deeply spiritual, focusing on ancestor worship and the veneration of spirits, with the king serving as a divine ruler connected to royal ancestral spirits. 

12 Great Zimbabwe: 1000 CE- 16th or 17th 
Was a powerful medieval Shona trading empire (11th–15th centuries) in modern-day Zimbabwe, renowned for its massive, mortarless stone architecture. As a major, affluent city of up to 20,000 people, it dominated regional gold, ivory, and cattle trade, linking the African interior to the Indian Ocean. 

Architecture & Construction: The site features impressive dry-stone walls built with granite blocks, with the Great Enclosure being the most prominent structure, featuring walls up to 11 meters high.

The Empire: It was the capital of a kingdom that controlled much of the Zimbabwean plateau, including parts of modern-day Botswana and Mozambique.

Economic Basis: The economy was driven by cattle husbandry, agricultural production, and the trade of gold and ivory with Swahili city-states on the coast.

Global Trade Links: Archaeological excavations have uncovered foreign goods, including Chinese porcelain, Persian glassware, and Arab coins, highlighting the empire’s extensive trade networks.

Social Structure: The society was heavily stratified, with the elite residing in the stone-walled areas—such as the Hill Complex—while commoners lived in smaller, surrounding settlements.

13 Nok People: pre-1500 to 1 BCE

Was an advanced, early Iron Age society that thrived in modern-day Nigeria (specifically the Kaduna region) 

Terracotta Art: Renowned for hollow, life-sized terracotta figures featuring, often, human heads with unique, triangular or almond-shaped eyes with perforated pupils, and elaborate hairstyles.

Advanced Metallurgy: The Nok were skilled ironworkers, with findings at sites like Taruga dating back to the 7th century BCE, revealing advanced furnaces used for both farming tools and weapons.

Society and Economy: They were a settled, farming community cultivating crops like pearl millet. The uniformity in their art style suggest a possible, though unknown, centralized authority.

14 Ife empire: 1000 to 1420

The Ile-Ife was an ancient city-state in present-day Nigeria, flourishing roughly between c. 1100 and 1500 CE. It is considered the spiritual and cultural heart of the Yoruba people.

Ruled by a sacred king known as the Ooni of Ife. Rather than a large territorial empire, Ife was a religious and cultural center that influenced surrounding Yoruba cities. In Oduduwa traditions, Ife is the origin of humanity and Yoruba kingship

Famous for incredibly realistic bronze, brass, and terracotta sculptures. Mastery of metalworking (especially lost-wax casting) far ahead of its time Art often depicted rulers and deities with striking naturalism and detail

Economy based on farming, local trade, and craft production. Connected to regional trade networks across West Africa. Society was organized with priests, artisans, and ruling elites playing key roles

Declined after the 1400s due to: Political fragmentation, Environmental and economic shifts. The rise of neighboring powers like the Oyo Empire

Ife is important because it: Shows advanced urban life and artistic excellence in precolonial Africa. Serves as the foundation of Yoruba identity, religion, and kingship traditions. Produced artwork that challenged earlier assumptions about African technological and artistic sophistication

15 Oyo empire:  
was a powerful Yoruba state (c. 1300–1896) in southwestern Nigeria, reaching its zenith in the 17th-18th centuries as a dominant regional superpower. Known for its skilled cavalry, sophisticated political administration led by the Alaafin (king), and vast territorial control from the Niger River to the Volta River, it thrived on trade before falling due to internal conflict and external, particularly Fulani, pressures.

Political Structure: The empire was highly organized. The Alaafin (king) ruled but was checked by the Oyo Mesi, a council of seven nobles led by the Bashorun, who could compel the king to resign.

Military Power: The empire's strength was its cavalry, managed by the Eso (war chiefs) and led by the Aare Ona Kakanfo (field marshal).

Territory & Trade: At its peak, Oyo controlled parts of modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. It acted as a commercial broker between the northern savannah regions and coastal European traders.

16 Kingdom of Mapungubwe: 1220-1300’s
Was a powerful 11th to 14th-century African kingdom located at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers in modern-day South Africa. 

Kingdom and Culture: Emerging around 1075 AD, it was the first highly developed, class-based society in Southern Africa. The elite lived on a secluded hill, while commoners lived in the valley.

Trade and Economy: The kingdom prospered through agriculture, cattle farming, and international trade, exchanging gold and ivory for glass beads and porcelain from China, India, and Egypt.

Geographical Importance: Located in the Limpopo Province, it borders Zimbabwe and Botswana, now forming part of the Mapungubwe National Park.

Archaeological Findings: The area is rich in artifacts, including San rock art (15,000 years old) and Iron Age settlements, notably the Golden Rhino found on Mapungubwe Hill.

17 Kingdom of Mandara:

The Kingdom of Mandara c. 1500-1902 (also called Wandala) was a long-lasting Central African state that existed from around the 1500s to the early 1900s. It was centered in the Mandara Mountains, along the border of present-day Cameroon and Nigeria.

Ruled by a king known as the Mai, Capital was Dulo, a fortified settlement

Strong, centralized leadership with military organization. Used the mountainous terrain for defense against invaders

Economy based on: Agriculture (millet, sorghum),Ironworking and crafts, Regional trade

Society included rulers, warriors, farmers, and enslaved people. The kingdom became Islamized over time, especially from the 17th century onward

Frequently fought with neighboring states, especially: The powerful Kanem Bornu Empire

18 Empire of Kanem:

The Kanem-Bornu Empire (c. 700–1902) was a major, long-lasting African state located around Lake Chad, encompassing parts of modern-day Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Libya. Founded by the Zaghawa nomadic people, it became a significant, Islamized trading power controlling trans-Saharan routes. The empire was governed by the Saifuwa dynasty, known for its extensive cavalry and longevity.

Economy & Trade: Prospered through the trans-Saharan trade, exporting slaves, ivory, ostrich feathers, and salt, while importing horses, textiles, and weapons.

Conversion to Islam: Islam became the official religion in the 11th century under King Humai ibn Salamna, significantly influencing the administration and foreign relations.

Peak Period: The empire reached its height in the 13th century and later again in the 16th/17th centuries under leaders like Idris Alooma (r. c. 1571–1603), who improved the military with firearms and created a professional army.

19 The Great Fulo/Fulani: 
Founded through Islamic reform movements led by Usman dan Fodio in the early 1800s

Began as a jihad (religious reform movement) against what he saw as corrupt or un-Islamic rulers. United many Fulani and Hausa regions under one political-religious system

A caliphate (Islamic state) ruled by a caliph. Divided into emirates governed by local emirs loyal to the central authority. Combined religious authority with political power

Economy based on:Agriculture, Pastoralism (Fulani are historically cattle herders) Trade across West Africa. Strong emphasis on Islamic education, law (Sharia), and scholarship. Major centers of learning developed, especially in cities like Sokoto. Became one of the largest empires in West African history. Spread Islamic governance and culture across large parts of modern:Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon. Influenced other Fulani-led states like Futa Jallon and Futa Toro

20 Igbo Land/Kingdom of Nri:

Historically operated primarily through decentralized, egalitarian village assemblies rather than centralized empires. However, it was anchored by the influential,, 9th-century Kingdom of Nri a spiritual, non-military, "peaceful" state. The Aro Confederacy, established later, also exerted significant regional influence through trade 

Kingdom of Nri (approx. 900 AD–1911): Centered in Anambra State, this was the earliest known kingdom, founded by the sacred priest-king, Eze Nri. It wielded influence through religion, ritualism, and the cleansing of taboos, covering about a quarter of Igboland, rather than through military conquest.

Igbo-Ukwu (9th Century): Archaeological discoveries in Igbo-Ukwu revealed sophisticated bronze casting, beadworking, and a wealthy elite culture, indicating advanced civilization a millennium ago.

Aro Confederacy (17th–19th Century): A commercial and religious power based in Arochukwu, it used the Ibinukpabi oracle to influence large parts of the region.

Decentralized Structure: Most of Igboland was historically organized into autonomous communities, governed by village assemblies, councils of elders, and age grades, favoring republicanism over monarchical rule

Cultural Legacy: The, historical Igbo society focused on agriculture, especially yam cultivation, and commerce, maintaining a largely egalitarian structure

2 Distinct groups of people singled out Africans specifically as their choice of slaves. This wasn't about war, this was about an ideology that meant they would seek us out essentially anywhere in the world to enslave us.

For too long Europeans have been getting all our hate, when Arabs are just as bad and have largely ducked majority of the criticism. They occupy a significant portion of Asia and North Africa.

They've extracted billions of hours of free labor, which would easily be worth trillions while perpetuating stereotypes and lies like we are lazy when the EXACT opposite is the case.

This will also do better to drill into the heads of Black/African people that in all the world most of it either had slavery or was ok with it. I'm talking every continent except Australia. Not only do we not have friends, but people are looking for us to exploit specifically.

This isn't a small timeline, all of modern history. More than the last thousand years (roughly 1300 if we're being specific) has taken place with our enslavement taking place in the fuelling their societies in the background. As common place as someone owning a dog for a pet.

Follow up to the part 1 of the video.

Out of 116 Judges for the Supreme Court only 2 of them being Black men is fairly staggering as that isn't even 2%. What I've never learned before is that nearly the first half of the judges in their entirety were slave owners, or previously were slave owners.

More than that the Supreme Court is one of the most racist organizations in America. It's meant to keep white people as a protected class. It's meant to maintain the same status quo when the constitution was first drafted.

And the constitution does not apply to Black people it never has. At the time we were considered as something other than human citizens of the US. Varying anywhere from 3/5ths of a person, to beasts of burden entirely.

Shout out to Black Americans we've played a pivotal role in changing how Africa is perceived globally. Probably why they want us fighting each other, we're actually making progress right now.

Africa is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom 

Africa experienced its highest year of tourism ever in 2025 and is on track to surpass this in 2026.

Africa welcomed 81.3 million visitors in 2025, up 7.8% from 75.4 million in 2024. and surpassing it's pre-pandemic records. 

The continent that for decades people wouldn't even mention, let alone consider visiting 

This growth has not been uniform: while global tourism grew by 5% compared with the previous year and just 3% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels, Africa recorded a double-digit rise, standing out as the best-performing region in this context.

Both North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to this boom, with increases of 11% and 10% respectively

"Tourism is a powerful engine for services, jobs, and foreign exchange across Africa. In 2024, the continent welcomed 73.9 million international tourists. Receipts reached USD 42.6 billion, accounting for 41% of Africa’s service exports, the highest share globally. 

Several converging factors lie behind this tourism explosion in Africa: the expansion of international air connections, improvements in hotel infrastructure, more aggressive tourism marketing strategies, and a growing global appetite for authentic experiences, nature, cultural heritage and beach destinations. Added to this is a notable resilience in the face of global challenges such as inflation, geopolitical instability and fluctuating traveler confidence, which have had a stronger impact on other markets.

Ultimately, 2025 marks a turning point: Africa is no longer just an exotic or alternative destination, but one of the main protagonists of global tourism. The current boom could firmly establish the continent as a global reference point, provided that investment continues, responsible tourism is promoted and the competitive advantages that have placed it at the center of international attention are strengthened."

These are all Islands that are at least 51% Black

1. Anguilla 🇦🇮
2. Bonaire 🇧🇶
3. Barbados 🇧🇧
4. Antigua & Barbuda 🇦🇬
5. Cayman Islands 🇰🇾
6. British Virgin Islands 🇻🇬
7. Curaçao 🇨🇼
8. Jamaica: 🇯🇲
9. Grenada 🇬🇩
10. Dominica 🇩🇲
11. French Guiana (technically a part of the caribbean commonwealth) 🇬🇫
12. Guadeloupe 🇬🇵
13. Martinique 🇲🇶
14. Saint Vincent & The Grenadines 🇻🇨
15. The Bahamas 🇧🇸
16. Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳
17. Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
18. Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨
19. United States Virgin Islands 🇻🇮
20. Saint Lucia 🇱🇨

The opportunity of experiencing and supporting the Caribbean 

Haiti can't be visited for most people right now, DR, Puerto Rico and Cuba are large populations with some Black populations but not the majority. However many of the smaller islands have been doing their things for years and deserve more recognition and your tourism.

As I said in a post I will no longer be paying to go to non Black countries. Thankfully it would seem there are many Black countries in the Caribbean as well as in Africa. Largely descendents of the same system as us and have had to contend with varying degrees of oppression from foreign powers as small countries, and racist constructs. 

The Caribbean has a population of almost 50 million people. This is comparable to Black America. I see this as a place with a lot of potential along with Africa.

I see this as an opportunity to go somewhere tropical, experience different Black cultures and environments while also practicing group economics.  

Basically first of all it's a 2 fold counter incentive. Most of these countries at best tolerate me for my dollar and at worst would be oppressing me in some capacity if they could be. I'm making them rich, but can't get rich if I move to their countries. I might even have less rights if I try to move to their countries and face racial discrimination.

We've seen how racist Argentina was in FIFA, but the truth is even Spain is a colonial country that benefitted off of slavery and colonialism of Black people. They aren't any better and historically are actually worse.

We've seen what's been happening in the DR, 100's of thousands of Africans are being deported back to Haiti.

Second is that all of these Black countries are in a state of trying to rise up and the world right now wants to keep them at the bottom. They NEED my dollar the most, I care more about seeing the prosperity of people who look like me because this conditions the rest of the world to have to accept us in a new light by seeing us prosper. By circulating my dollar I'm also increasing the number of countries I could visit or move to, increasing the number of opportunities and of safe. spaces as opposed to having to consistently reside in hostile countries where my tax dollars don't employ or promote people that look like me, gentrify my neighbourhoods and lead to disparities across nearly every single industry.

Countries that could treat me poorly to outright sinisterly.

I've been to Asia, I've been to Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa. Only place I haven't been is Europe, Australia, and Southern Latin America.

I've personally seen enough. And at this point won't be changing my stance for the foreseeable future unless of course my trip is being paid for in full and I deem it worth of my time.

1 King Affonso the I of Kongo/Mvemba Nzinga (of congo) Second Christian King, he is famous for his actions against slave trade, changed the religious paradigm in the Kongo and had the structure in Congo switch to Christianity. He built many churches and schools and improved the literacy rate. Educated himself on portuguese law for what he could apply to his people. He reigned over the Kongo Empire from 1509 to late 1542 or 1543 

2 King Oba Ewuare/Ewuare the Great (Benin) traveled as far a guinea and the Congo, he started a period of strong central government, established a state council and bureaucracy, built many roads, and constructed the greatest innermost wall to keep out invaders. Started a tradition of the son of the king sits on the throne in symbolic form. He ruled from 1440 to 1473.

3 Osei Kofi Tutu I (Ghana) One of the founders of the Asante (Ashanti) Empire ruled from 1701 to 1717. Osei Tutu, with the help of his priest, united various Akan speaking chiefdoms into a powerful empire making Kumasi its capital. Osei Tutu was the first Asante king to throne the legendary Golden Stool, which was a symbol of the spiritual connection between the gods and the Asante people.

4 King Taharqua (Nubia) means young man/warrior. Last ruler of the 25th dynasty, he united the kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia forming the largest African empire at the time. He brought a new peace and stability to the land, revived the arts, and built several buildings. He is presumed to be mentioned in the bible in 2 kings, verse 9.

5 King Sonni Ali/Sonni Ali Ber (Nigeria) Founded the Songhai empire and reigned during the 15th/16th centuries. During it’s reign it surpassed the malie empire by absorbing it’s territories including timbuktu. Sonni used amphibious operations to attack thru the niger river. He facilitated the spread of Islam as a member of the Sunni Muslim dynasty, the religion spread widely becoming the largest Muslim west African empire. 1464 to 1492 as the 15th ruler of the Sunni dynasty of the Songhai Empire.

6 King Shamba Bolongongo (Congo) 17th century born into a line of rulers, he introduced new laws, arts, weaving, and sculpture encouraged peace and cooperation, bringing together diverse people. (banned war during his reign). Introduced the first woven cloths in his kingdom.

7 Emperor Menelik II (Ethiopia) Expanded empire almost to it’s present day borders, repelled the italians, and carried out a wide ranging program of modernization. His forefathers had been rulers of shua since the 17th century, and said to be related to the solomic line that ruined Ethiopia. He imported firearms, and eventually created ministries, the initiation of modern education, and construction of telephone, and telegraph systems and a railway from Djobouti.

8 King Shaka Zulu (South Africa) Sigidi (other name), Shaka is the founder of the Zulu empire, he used dictoral means to unite Zulu tribes and created a powerful military force, and used standardized weaponry. During his reign he has estimates of defeating 2 million of his enemies. He refined the Ibutho military system, one of historys deadlies warriors.

9 Mansa Musa, economist art enthusiast and scholar, was king of the Mali empire from 1306 and 1332 AD. (musa kada) He was the 10th emperor. He is famous for traveling with 72,000 residents for a holy pilgrimage. For reference at a time when the global population was between 350-450 million people by todays standards his travelling commune would have been 1440000 people. The Mali Empire became the wealthiest under his leadership from gold, salt, agriculture and dynamic trade. He’s recognized as the richest man of all time. He captured several cities including Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Chad, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. He was at the beginning of Mali’s apogee, considered one of the greatest countries during it’s time. 

10 Oba Oduduwa Oya Empire, ruled in 700 ad, in Yoruba, he is seen as a god and came from the lower Nigerian region and conquered many existing settlements to create Yorubaland. He had 16 children and sent them to his conquered territories to rule autonomously. This became the Yoruba dynastic line.

11 Endubis/Endybis of Aksum First known ruler in Africa to mint his own coins. The coins of Endybis are dated to c. 295 to c. 310, and were issued in gold, silver, bronze, and copper. 

12 Alara of Kush Founded Napata dynasty, Alara united the lands under one rule, bringing strength and stability to the region, He declared his devotion to amun and became the heart of nubia. Alara’s birth revived traditional art, culture and architecture blending local costumes with egyptian influence, creating a new identity for Kush. His successors would eventually defeat and revive Kemet.

13 King Piye/Piankhi in 730’s he led a successful military campaign against the north and defeated them. After his conquest he established the 25th dynasty, restored Kemite traditions, built grand temples, He saw himself as a ruler of the god Amun, restored temples, supported priests and extended karnak, He didn’t make egypt his home, he returned to the capital of Kush where he ruled the rest of his life, his successors ruled both nations. He ruled as a champion of tradition.

14 King Tenkamenin (Tunka Manin) Ruler of the Ghana Empire from 1062 to 1076 CE. Tenkamenin was known for his love of justice and his economic policies that increased trade, especially in salt and gold. Tenkamenin introduced one of the first ever tax systems, however rather than use it as a means for his gains, he collected what would be used to benefit the people of his kingdom.

15 Changamire Dombo, King of 1660-1695, founded an empire while simultaneously putting out the power of European influence. Army Razbe, the portuguese even with superior weaponry abandoned their position in fear of Dumbo, mutapa throne invited Changamire to fight alongisde one another delivering one of Portugals most humiliating losses. 

16 Askia Muhhamed (Askia the great) Reigned over songhai and supported scholars in timbuktu, he built a system that divided lands into provinces and appointed a competent governor to each of them with an effective judicial system. 1493 to 1528.

17 King Idris Alooma 1564-1603, spectacular foreign relations, innovations and military strategies, he was a skilled diplomat and negotiator. His army was improved many times and obtained guns, and turkish soldiers to help train his men. This help solidify his influence in the region. He’s famous for constructing a hostel for citizens visiting meka.

18 King Ezana and Saizana ruled Aksum first kings to embrace Christianity and convert the kingdom. Established the Ethiopian church. They also put an end to a rival of meroe, built several unique obelisks, increased internation trade making aksum prosper. His coins have been found in India and Greece. They divided the state in 2 and each ruled one half of the country. They had people go from worshipping idols to worshipping God. in 350 Ce they declared Christianity the national religion. Converted from Judaism to Christianity. Their kingdom reached Madagascar, Yemen, Somalia, Kenya, and Sudan together they spread the gospel.

19 Axumite Negus Kaleb, 6th century Aksum, Byzantine sought an alliance but he refused to bow. When Yemen persecuted Christians Kaleb marched accross the red sea and confronted the king of Yemen and defeated him. And established Aksumite control over parts of the arab pinesuila. And reinforced Axum as a nation that would defend Christianity. He installed a Christian ally to rule Yemen. When persians tried to reclaim Yemen Kaleb pushed them back again.

20 Sundiata Keita/ name means lion prince Foundation of Mali’s empire, was crippled until 7 years old grew up to one of Africa’s most revered and renowned rulers. He was a superb administrator in cultural and exploitative growth. 1235-1255, Gambia, guine, guinea bassou, ivory coast, mali, niger, senegal all of which he had conquered. He created the Mandan charter (a human rights charter) abolition of slavery, education and food security.

Claud Anderson, author and promoter of programs to empower black Americans, planned a $43 million industrial park on Detroit’s near west side to include a 250,000-square-foot seafood plant and, later, more than a dozen small factories.

Anderson’s company, Maroon City Development Co., won approval for the project Dec. 13 from the Detroit Economic Development Corp. The primary project site is 20 acres located between the I-96 and I-94 expressways just east of Livernois Avenue.

He successfully built "Waterland Fisheries Inc", a large seafood-producing facility in Hurlock, Maryland, which employed hundreds of Black people. 

He helped build the Harvest Institute, a Black think tank that treats Black economics like a science, not some charity.

Before you criticize Claud Anderson, do some research. Or better yet, pick up a shovel and do more for the community than he has accomplished. 

Wealth follows the numbers!

IF there aren't a lot of Black people pooling your numbers, your votes, pooling your interests, pooling your labor you'll keep getting picked clean. It's how every other group had survived. Not because they're smarter or harder working.

We are a special people, fought in both world wars for people who hated us, we're the ones who created the economic engine of America and the west.

The only people who were denied rights, denied being able to have children, get married, denied rights to own weapons to defends ourselves against unmistakable evil and hatred. Denied the rights of having an education, denied the right of enjoying the fruits of your own labor.

This country OWE"S YOU, THEY OWE YOU! Start demanding like they owe you, it's not a handout

So technically 40 in total

1 Pepper Fruit (Dennettia tripetala): Known locally as Mmimi (in Nigeria) or Ata Igbere. The pungent, peppery fruits and seeds of this tree are widely chewed fresh or used as a spice in stews and traditional medicines

2 Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta): Also known as melegueta pepper or alligator pepper (when sold in pods). These pungent, citrusy, and clove-like seeds are native to West Africa and are historically prized both locally and in ancient spice trades. 

3 Grains of Selim (Xylopia aethiopica): Also called Ethiopian pepper, Senegal pepper, or Uda in Nigeria. These long, dark, twisting pods offer a smoky, slightly bitter, and musky flavor essential for traditional West African pepper soups.

4 West African Black Pepper (Piper guineense): Also known as Uziza or Ashanti pepper. This vine produces berries similar to black peppercorns but with a more floral, earthy, and mildly numbing heat. 

5 Medlars: A ripe medlar tastes like sweet spiced applesauce, date, and cinnamon, with a rich, creamy texture similar to apple butter. Because they are rock-hard and bitter when first picked, medlars must go through a natural softening process called "bletting" before they can be eaten 

6 Sugar Plums (Uapaca kirkiana): They are incredibly sweet and honey-like, losing almost all of the sharp tartness found in standard plums. They are usually about half the size of a standard supermarket plum, featuring a deep purple-crimson skin with a golden-yellow flesh 

7 African Butter fruit/Dacryodes edulis: When properly prepared, it has a buttery, savory, and slightly tangy flavor similar to avocado or mashed potatoes. The warm, creamy flesh is usually mashed, salted, and enjoyed with roasted corn, bread, or cassava. The pulp is highly concentrated in healthy plant oils (up to 48% oil content), making it a significant source of calories and sustained energy. 

8 Carissa: Ripe berries are slightly soft to the touch and taste similar to cranberries, raspberries, or sweet cherries. They exude a milky (but edible) latex when picked. You can eat them whole, seeds and all.

9 Garcinia Livingstone Imbe: is a sweet and tart tropical fruit native to Africa. a slow growing evergreen tropical native African plant. It produces small, orange-to-yellow berries with juicy flesh that tastes like a sweet-and-sour cross between an apricot and an orange  

10 Finger Millet: Offers incredible health benefits. It is a nutritional powerhouse renowned for having the highest calcium content among cereals, promoting strong bones, and aiding in blood sugar and weight management due to its high dietary fiber and low glycemic index. Has a deep, rustic, and earthy taste with a natural nutty sweetness. It often features subtle bitter undertones, which can be smoothed out by toasting the flour or blending it with other grains 

11 Fonio (acha): is an ancient, naturally gluten-free grain native to West Africa. Belonging to the millet family, it is prized for its mild, earthy, and nutty flavor and its quick cooking time (usually ready in about 5 minutes. It is rich in protein, fiber, iron, calcium, and essential amino acids. 

12 Horned Melon: African fruit that is over 80% water. It offers excellent hydration, aids weight management, and delivers a robust mix of antioxidants (like Vitamins A, C, and E) that boost the immune system and promote healthy vision. has a very mild, refreshing flavor that tastes like a cross between a cucumber, kiwi, and an unripe banana. It has a subtle, tangy, citrus-like tartness and an entirely gelatinous, jelly-like texture similar to aloe vera or passion fruit 

13 Kei Apple: Are entirely edible, including the skin, pulp, and seeds. They have a juicy texture and a sharp, sweet-tart flavor similar to an apricot. Because of their intense acidity, they are often sprinkled with sugar before eating or cooked into jams 

14 Marula/Sclerocarya birrea: The yellow, plum-sized fruit features a tart, citrus-like flavor and is celebrated for its incredibly high vitamin C content. It is widely eaten raw or processed into juices, jams, and liqueurs like the famous Amarula Cream. The thick, leathery skin is generally not eaten raw, but it can be boiled to brew a tea-like beverage or roasted as a coffee substitute. At the center of the fruit is a hard, walnut-sized stone. While you cannot eat the stone itself, it houses highly nutritious kernels that are rich in protein and fats. These are traditionally cracked open and eaten raw or roasted. 

15 Monkey Oranges/Strychnos spinosa: are highly nutritious wild fruits native to Africa. They are celebrated for their sweet-and-tangy flavor, long shelf life, and ability to provide vital sustenance in rural communities. It is most frequently described as a tropical blend of citrus, pineapple, and passionfruit, with sweet notes of maracuja, watermelon, and overripe banana 

16 Ofada rice/: Ofada rice is the healthier, more nutritious choice due to its high fiber and lower glycemic index. Basmati rice is the better choice for everyday digestibility, portion control, and pairing with lighter or more delicate sauces. Packed with high dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. It has a low glycemic index, making it great for blood sugar management and weight loss. Has a nutty, earthy flavor, a chewy texture, and sometimes a distinct fermented aroma. 

Compared to regular white rice, it has 3 times the fiber and 10 times the iron. The reddish hue comes from antioxidants that provide additional health benefits. Ofada rice is naturally gluten-free and non-GMO, so it's a great option for those with dietary restrictions or who want to eat clean 

17 Pearl Millet: is excellent for managing diabetes and weight, promoting heart health, and improving digestion. It also serves as a vital source of plant-based protein and iron. It has a mild, earthy, and naturally nutty flavor. It features a subtle underlying sweetness but can sometimes have a slightly bitter aftertaste if not prepared correctly. When cooked, it offers a robust texture without being overly chewy. (I know I’ve shared millet before in another post) 

18 Star Apples: is a nutrient-dense tropical fruit. It is highly prized for its sweet, creamy flesh and star-shaped core. Boosts Immunity: High in Vitamin C, it protects cells from oxidative damage and strengthens your immune response. Supports Heart Health: Excellent source of potassium and fiber, which help regulate blood pressure and lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Improves Skin Health: Packed with Vitamins A and C, it promotes collagen production and keeps skin firm and youthful. Prevents Anemia: Contains a good amount of iron, which helps build red blood cells and carry oxygen throughout the body. 

19 Sweet Detar: Fruit: The sweet pulp can be eaten fresh, cooked, or processed into flour, and acts as a traditional sugar substitute. It is exceptionally rich in vitamin C.
Seeds: The seed flour acts as a food thickener, emulsifier, and flavor enhancer for bread, sauces, baby food, and local beer.

Ailments:
Various parts of the tree (roots, bark, leaves, and fruits) are utilized in folk remedies to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, and malaria. Phytochemical Research: Extracts are studied for their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties. 

20 Teff: is an incredibly nutritious, gluten-free ancient grain that is overwhelmingly good for you. It is packed with fiber, protein, and minerals, though its high fiber content and cost may be the only downsides for some. The Ethiopian government banned the export of raw teff in 2006 to protect domestic food security. Officials feared that surging international demand for the gluten-free supergrain would cause domestic prices to skyrocket, making the daily staple—used to make injera flatbread—unaffordable for local citizens 

Black wealth has not changed in over 100 years. Society may have become more technologically advanced but we've seen none of the prosperity, only been used as pawns to fuel the system that currently keeps us oppressed.

If you integrate into a society where out of every ethnic group Black/African is ranked last we'll always stay exactly at the bottom of any society or system. They're working together to ensure that remains the case.

Do you believe that as things are currently we'll always be an economic underclass without massive structural change? And if not why? Have you seen any examples of scale that challenge this belief?

This landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys.

Organized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists, for the artists, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast.

Giants features paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney, Derrick Adams, Radcliffe Bailey, Ernie Barnes, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jarvis Boyland, Kwame Brathwaite, Jordan Casteel, Nick Cave, Hassan Hajjaj, Barkley L. Hendricks, Arthur Jafa, Titus Kaphar, Jerome Lagarrigue, Deana Lawson, Esther Mahlangu, Meleko Mokgosi, Odili Donald Odita, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Zohra Opoku, Frida Orupabo, Gordon Parks, Ebony G. Patterson, Deborah Roberts, Tschabalala Self, Jamel Shabazz, Amy Sherald, Malick Sidibé, Lorna Simpson, Sanlé Sory, Vaughn Spann, Henry Taylor, Hank Willis Thomas, Mickalene Thomas, Kehinde Wiley, Qualeasha Wood, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. 

The Obama Presidential Center, a 19.3-acre campus on Chicago's South Side in Jackson Park. Officially opened in June 2026, the community-focused facility features an eight-story museum, a Chicago Public Library branch, an athletic center called "Home Court," and expansive public parklands. 

Visitors can explore dynamic, interactive exhibitions including a full-scale replica of President Obama's Oval Office and panoramic views from the top-floor Sky Room. 

Personally, if it's employing predominantly Black people I have no complaints.

What are your thoughts?

1. Adams Calendar (75,000-300,000 years old): is an ancient, controversial stone circle and megalithic monument located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The site consists of a 100-foot diameter circular arrangement of dolerite monoliths. Several of these prominent central rocks stand over 2 meters tall. the stones are precisely aligned with the cardinal points of a compass and that they track the sun's seasonal shifts through precise shadow-casting, functioning as a solar calendar. 

2. Ishango and Lebombo Stick (20-25000 years and 40-43,000): Discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is a fossilized baboon fibula featuring deliberately carved notches. Prime/Odd Numbers: The left and right columns include sequences of all prime or odd numbers between 9 and 21.

Lunar Calendar: Some researchers, such as Alexander Marshack, argue the notches represent a six-month lunar tracking device, or a tool for tracking the menstrual cycle.Doubling/Halving: The numbers in the middle column suggest an understanding of multiplication by two.

3. First Fishing Expedition (90,000 years) The first organized fishing expeditions in Africa date back 90,000 years ago in the Katanda region of northeastern Congo (modern-day DRC). Early humans formed advanced aquatic cultures, hunting giant fish with finely crafted, barbed bone harpoons and polished dagger-like tools. 

4. Mining Minerals out of the earth (43,000 years) Ngwenya Mine: Located in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), the Ngwenya Mine is celebrated as the world's oldest known mine. Spanning three distinct eras of excavation, its rich deposits were mined for Middle Stone Age red ochre, ancient iron smelting, and large-scale 20th-century iron ore extraction. 

5. Okre/Ochre in South Africa/Blombo’s cave (100,000 years): Blombos Cave is famous for 70,000–100,000-year-old human artifacts, including shell beads, early paint, makeup and an ancient abstract drawing. 
   Other Notable sites 
   Olorgesailie, Kenya 307,000 years 
   Northern Cape, South Africa 500,000 years ago 
   Twin Rivers, Zambia 266,000 years old 
   Porc-Epic, Ethiopia 40,000 years ago. 
   Rose Cottage Cave, South Africa 60,000 years, from 30,000 to 96,000 years ago. 

6. Bridge in Kalambo Falls/Zambia The 476,000 Year Old: Unearthed near Kalambo Falls on the Zambia-Tanzania border, the 476,000-Year-Old Kalambo structure is the world’s earliest known wooden architecture. Consisting of two interlocking logs joined by a carved notch and shaped with stone tools, the find predates modern humans by about 150,000 years. Normally, wood rots away in the open after a few decades. The Kalambo River site featured waterlogged sediments that effectively pickled the timber, preserving it for nearly half a million years. 

7. Tinshemet Burial Site 100-110,000 years ago: Archaeologists believe they have found one of the oldest burial sites in the world at a cave in Tinshemet where the well-preserved remains of early humans dating back some 100,000 years were carefully arranged in pits. 

8. Pinnacle Point Seafood and tools 165,000 years ago: When the going got tough, early humans went to the beach for seafood and possibly a dose of symbolic thought, according to a new study. Researchers excavating a cave on the southern coast of South Africa discovered a bowl's worth of edible shellfish dating back to about 165,000 years ago, when Africa was colder and drier. The team found small stone blades and reddish rocks tossed in with the shells; the rocks were marked in a way that suggests they were ground into powder used to make paint, possibly to adorn the face or body to symbolize status or membership in a group. 

9. Kapthurin formation Tool Innovations, Kenya 285,000 years: The formation documents early human technological competence. It features some of the earliest evidence for the Levallois flake reduction technique alongside systematically produced blades. 

10. Gesher Benot, camping site with signs of fire and fish 800,000 years: The paleolake Hula was a popular destination for early humans living in and around northern Israel 800,000 years ago during the Middle Pleistocene. Archeologists believe communities would have assembled near its shores to forge tools and butcher ancient elephants. 

11. Nabta Playa (7,000 to 11,000 years): Built around 7,000 years ago, this 12-foot stone circle consists of standing slabs that aligned with the summer solstice and helped predict annual monsoon rains for grazing. Predating Stonehedge by 2,000 years. Excavations have uncovered stone-lined chambers containing sacrificed and buried cattle, highlighting a highly developed, ritualistic spiritual belief system long before organized religion emerged in the Nile Valley 

12. Gobero burial site (9700-10,000) Kiffian people, Located in the Ténéré Desert of Niger: The Gobero burial site is the largest and oldest known Stone Age cemetery in the Sahara. Located in Niger’s Ténéré Desert, it was discovered in 2000 by paleontologist Paul Sereno. The site holds hundreds of graves dating back roughly 10,000 to 5,000 years ago, spanning two distinct lakeside cultures 

13. Tibseti, Toubou people 6,000 to 9,000 years: The "Green Sahara" & Pastoralism: During the African Humid Period (roughly 10,000 to 5,000 years ago), the Sahara was a fertile, verdant savanna with sprawling lakes. The early ancestors of the Toubou, who were primarily pastoralists and hunters, lived across these once-thriving lands.

Rock Art Evidence: The Tibesti and neighboring Ennedi regions feature over 15,000 rock paintings and engravings that date back to this era. This prehistoric art depicts herds of cattle, extinct forms of buffalo, and elephants, acting as a visual testament to the Toubou's early history and the drastically different climatic conditions of the region

14. Fezzan Rock art 12,000 years old Libya The discovery of huge petroglyphs of camels and donkeys, as well as hundreds of engraving tools, hints at complex early settlement in the region following the Ice Age. 

15. Messak Settafet, Wadi Mathendous, Green Sahara  Cave drawing (6,000 to 10,000 years) and (2,000,000) pre human evidence. 

16. Tassili n ‘Ajier in Algeria between 10,000 and 2,000 years: The Tassili’s rock art came to the attention of the outside world in the 1930's with French legionnaires visiting and recording the art. Between 12,000 and 7,000 years ago the Sahara's climate was far wetter than it is today. Water flowing from the mountainous regions fed the savanna and woodland, which housed much wildlife. This in turn attracted indigenous African hunter gatherers, and pottery found in Niger’s nearby Aïr Mountains 

17. Prehistoric town found in western Sahara (15,000 years old): The remains of a prehistoric town believed to date back 15,000 years and belong to an ancient Berber civilization have been discovered in Western Sahara. The remains of a place of worship, houses and a necropolis, as well as columns and rock engravings depicting animals, were found at the site near the town of Aousserd in northeastern Western Sahara. 

18. Dufuna canoe 8,000 to 8,500 year-old: Dating back (8000-8500) years, this ancient dugout artifact revolutionized the understanding of early maritime technology and African boat-building history. Carved from a single log of African mahogany. It measures 8.4 meters (27.5 feet) in length. 

19. Tashwinat mummy/Uan Muhuggiag: Uan Muhuggiag is an archaeological site in Libya that was occupied by pastoralists between the early Holocene and mid-Holocene. mummified toddler discovered in southwestern Libya. Predating Ancient Egyptian mummies by over 1,000 years, it is the oldest known African mummy and provides critical evidence of sophisticated burial practices in the Sahara. The mummy challenges conventional histories by proving that intentional mummification originated in Africa independently of (and prior to) Ancient Egypt. 

20. Wadi Halfa skull (8,000) to (13,000) years old: A Mesolithic period “Negroid” skull excavated in Wadi Halfa, Sudan. The specimen is believed to be ancestral to the local Nilotic populations, as it closely resembles the crania of modern Nilo-Saharan/Niger-Congo peoples. Note the marked prognathism (facial projection).