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Re: Make peace with reality

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 Jewel Brooks

Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad before him, Marcus Garvey before they, Noble Drew Ali before that, have all essentially doctored ancient African history to favor modern blacks. All these men were great leaders themselves and only sought to instill national pride … Continue reading Re: Make peace with reality

Academic, Africa, Caribbean tourism, Historic, Jewel Brooks, United StatesLeave a comment

Re: Fashion as political tool

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 Jewel Brooks

In the tradition of Anglo kings and Franco emperors, Garvey, the “Provisional President of Africa,” used the power of vision to boldly demonstrate racial pride through dress.The message conveyed was that Africans are every bit as regal and dignified as … Continue reading Re: Fashion as political tool

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Re: Make peace with reality

Re: Fashion as political tool