MEMBERS & VISITORS: AFRICA’s ASCENT As an American African who has lived on the African continent for over eight years, I’d like to share the following poem. AFRICA’S ASCENT I am confident, for Africa’s heart beats strong, In every rhythm, in every song. A continent rising, bold and free, A beacon of hope, for […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Untold History of African people “OUT OF DARKNESS”: A three-part documentary examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: A Patois Revival It is evident that Jamaica is grappling with the desire to assert its cultural and linguistic independence as it seeks to distance itself from the legacy of colonialism and neo-colonialism. Several key points can be concluded regarding Jamaica’s intent: The movement to elevate Patois to official language status […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS UNEXPLORED DIMENSIONS OF KENYAN LIFE Where is the truth? People will interpret this weeks events differently concerning the removal of a top Mau Mau leader’s dreadlocks: It’s been a sad week in Kenya family! The wife Ngina Kenyatta of Kenya’s first President, Jomo Kenyatta cut off the dreadlocks of a famous […]
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