by African Elements News Writer | Jun 10, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines
A tribute to Ama Ata Aidoo, a renowned Ghanaian author and feminist, who used her pen to challenge Western stereotypes of African women and gave voice to their experiences. Her work explored the impact of colonialism, slavery, and the struggle for women’s rights.
by African Elements News Writer | Apr 10, 2022 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
‘One Love’ – Marcus “The Prophet” Garvey ‘One Love’ – Bob “The Profit” Marley ‘We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.’ – Marcus “The Prophet” Garvey “Emancipate yourself...
by African Elements News Writer | Mar 26, 2021 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
In this episode we look at how African music transcended the Atlantic slave trade and how elements of the African roots of music became infused into the antebellum slave plantations through Black Spirituals, Gospels, slave work songs, and blues becoming the foundation of Black music in America today.
