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Introduction Pan-Africanism is one area that African academics have shied away from for some time now. For this reason, faculty and students, across the continent, have little understanding of what it really means, and especially,| Toward Freedom
When I stepped through the gates of the Pontifical Urbaniana University this past May, I carried more doubt than certainty in my bag. For three days, during African Liberation Weekend, I watched a global circle| Toward Freedom
Dr. Gnaka Lagoke Burkina Faso Captain Ibrahim Traore, Symbol of the Global Pan-African Resistance: Keys to Understand the Phenomenon Pan-Africanism, defined as the spirit of unity and solidarity of Africa and its peoples, has been The post Pan Africanism in the Sahel Region appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
Historian/activist Sandra Baird remembers Armistice Day – the 11th hour of the11th Day of the 11th month of 1918 – called Remembrance day in Canada – and now Veterans Day in the US. Baird calls The post Remembering Armistice Day appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
The 9th Pan African Congress: postponed or cancelled? Many of us at Toward Freedom were disappointed to learn that the long awaited 9th Pan- African Congress, to be held in Lome,Togo on October 29 to November The post Commentary – The Unfinished Business of the Pan African Congress appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
As Towards Freedom works toward its final goal of seeing the 9th Pan African Congress come to fruition in November of 2024, look for updates and relevant events here. The post Host of What’s Going On? Sandy Baird from Burlington, VT is joined by guest Eric Agnero, commentator currently living in Burlington from Ivory Coast, to discuss the Niger Coup and ongoing events in Africa. appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
Toward Freedom released this volume of essays by past writers, editors and board members at an event celebrating its 71 years of publication during the Vermont Film Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, October 28, The post Toward Freedom: Celebrating 71 Years of Global Reports From a Grassroots Perspective appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
Dear TF readers and supporters – In the aftermath of World War II, anti-colonial movements spread throughout the world giving rise to the non-aligned movement. At the end of 1952 Bill Lloyd started a newsletter The post Farewell appeared first on Toward Freedom.| Toward Freedom
The Trump crusade to end birthright citizenship isn’t a new idea. But it would create a permanent caste of aliens. It’s a crystal clear idea: citizenship and equal protection under the law for everyone born or naturalized in the United States. Beyond that, the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution also protects the rights of life, liberty, and property of all citizens.| Toward Freedom
The Doomsday Clock is about to be reset on January 28. In this unique moment of time between the LA fires, the implementation of the Trump agenda, and the setting of the Doomsday Clock, we invite you to consider moving the agenda from fear to friendship, as Alice Slater proposes below. Robin Lloyd, editor| Toward Freedom