In spite of being a ubiquitous concept, an agreed definition of Pan-Afrikanism has been hard to come by. (1)  Yet, it is accepted that at its heart, it is perceived as a vehicle to unite Afrikan people globally – even though methods can vary widely.  However, in recent times the…

The current controversy around rapper/designer Kanye West, basketball player Kyrie Irving and now comedian Dave Chappelle is characteristically creating more proverbial heat than light. (1)  The allegation of “antisemitism”, like that being levelled at them, consistently precludes analysis or reasoned debate. As far as Afrikans in the USA are concerned,…

We continue our discussion on revolutionary Pan-Afrikanist activist and intellectual Walter Rodney. Renewed interest has been generated by the release of the film, Walter Rodney: What They Don’t Want You To Know, however it was agreed that the documentary largely omits his Pan-Afrikan legacy as this was neither its objective…

Having announced its intention to do so last year (1), the government of Guyana has now made slain academic and activist Walter Rodney’s tomb and memorial now official national monuments, forty-two years after his assassination. (2) Having established himself as an academic of international repute with works like How Europe…

On October the 29th thousands joined the 24th annual United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC) procession, demanding justice for those that have died in police (and other state agencies) custody. (1) Among the marchers for the first time this year were the families of Oladeji Omishore and Chris Kaba, who…