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Stokely Carmichael’s “Black Power” Concept – All Black Political Parties

Published on 24. May 2010 By giemmevi

After the “Mississipi March against Fear” during which Stokely Carmichael proclaimed the “Black Power” slogan for the first time, the Black activist transformed the mere slogan into a sophisticated political program. Together with Charles V. Hamilton, Stokely Carmichael recorded these political views later in Black Power. The Politics of Liberation in America (Random House, New [...]

As Tears of Joy Turn into Tears of Sorrow – Miriam Makeba dies at 76 – A (different) Tribute to the Singer and Black Activist

Published on 10. November 2008 By giemmevi

The South African artist, also known as “Mama Africa”, died after suffering a heart attack last night in Castel Volturno, Italy, where she performed at an Anti-Camorra concert in support of the Italian writer and journalist Roberto Saviano. For all of those who have never heard her name, they most definitely know her song “Pata [...]