Aug 07 – Aug 20, 2025
Defining Pan–Africanism: Unity, Liberation, and Global Connections
This book will delve into the multifaceted history and development of Pan–Africanism, tracing its intellectual and historical roots, examining its key figures and pivotal congresses, and exploring its evolving ideologies in response to changing global contexts. Furthermore, it will analyze the significant role of Pan–Africanism in the decolonization of Africa, its contemporary relevance in the 21st century, and the various challenges and critiques it has faced.
TransAtlantic Slave Trade & Prince George's County, MD Conference Updates
“We want people to be aware of the slave ships that came to the county and the region, and discuss its legacy,” commented Janis Hagey, organizer of the upcoming full day conference and community discussion, "Uncharted Waters: Dimensions of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade & Prince George's County, MD." Speakers include Dr. Sheila Walker, Cultural Anthropologist and Documentary Filmmaker (pictured).
Black Unemployment Rises
The Black unemployment rate has not seen its current level since October 2021, when it was 7.8%. The unemployment rate for Black workers reached its lowest level in U.S. history during the Biden administration at 5%.
Activities
Aug 9 is full of festivals, from the Caribbean Festival in DC to the Gary Air Show in Gary, but we hope to be at the Down Home Family Reunion in Richmond on Aug 16. On the more serious side, the Brookings Institution is presenting in person and online, "What Does Well-Being Mean For Black Men and Boys in the US?" on Aug 20. Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art until Sun, Oct 26.
Readers' Trends
Our number one story on Facebook is a link to a CBS This Morning story that includes Port of Harlem followers Nik and Adinah Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida. They and their group discuss retiring early, with some having done so as early as their mid–forties. Nik was funny when he said that on their first date, he knew that if Adinah had a problem with his using a coupon, he knew “she was not my soul mate.”