West Asians (“Europeans”) Did NOT Bring Shoes to Africa

“I got this African chick with Eddie Murphy on her skull
She like, “Jigga Man, why you treat me like animal?”
I’m like excuse me Ms. Fufu, but when I met your ass
you was dead broke and naked, and now you want half”

These lyrics were written and spoken by an African-American, but even in Africa itself, there is this image of naked savages in search of a pale savior, the false history of Africa pushed by colonialists and racists across the globe.  Arabized historians, Talmud scholars, the authors of the Bible and many others have used the stereotype of the African too savage to dress, caught midway between (pale) man and beast, to justify slavery and racism.

Well, it’s wrong.  Many Africans not only knew how to make clothes, but also wore them, including shoes.  Everyone seems to know it but Africans themselves…  [READ MORE…]

07/07/2014 by taj-akoben Categories: black history, genetic survival, grafted history, hidden black history, inferiority complex, science and technology, self-hatred, stolen black history, white supremacyTags: african stereotypes, colonized mindstate, europeans did not bring shoes to africa, pre-colonial africa, sodomized mindstate Leave a comment

“I Would Rather Be Stateless than Nameless”: Names and Heritage in Africa

‘We don’t have arbitrary names for entire families where I come from. Or middle names we never use. We honour the men who contributed to our lives by carrying their names. We are taught the names of our forefathers seven generations deep for a reason. So we don’t forget their sacrifices. So we can claim our heritage with pride and knowledge of our histories.” [READ MORE…]

07/07/2014 by taj-akoben Categories: African Sexuality, black history, masculismTags: african naming system, european naming system, european surname, heritage, homage to ancestors, honoring ancestors, naming customs 1 Comment

Why You Should Never Throw Away Orange or Banana Peels

Did you know the peels of some fruits hold some of the most powerful nutrients in the world? There are many uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that aren’t known by many. So, next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to remember this information.  [READ MORE…]

07/07/2014 by taj-akoben Categories: allergies, biology, diet, digestive system, health, immune systemTags: alternative medicine, ayurvedic medicine, banana peels, holistic medicine, natural cures, orange peels, pesticides Leave a comment