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Pan-Africanism<\/a> is a concept many may have heard of by now, but few truly understand. If you were to ask Britannica, it\u2019s the belief that those of African descent should unite since they have the same goals. If you were to ask Dr. Boikai S. Twe, he\u2019d tell you that it means so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Feb. 22, Dr. Twe held a talk in the loggia section of Sinclair\u2019s library. There, he discussed some of the topics he wrote about in his book, \u201cGrona Boy Go Zion<\/a>: A Roadmap to African Psychology.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pan-Africanism was born in Haiti after they gained sovereignty in 1804. During this time, Dr. Twe states that Haiti was so united and was home to so many rich resources that it was about as powerful as the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what happened? Dr. Twe <\/a>believes the decline of Pan-Africanism<\/a> during the time is directly tied to the downfall of Haiti\u2019s prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPan-Africanism is a promise, but it\u2019s also a paradox. We had to be black in a world where white supremacy is a thing. We haven\u2019t fulfilled the promise because it was based on the idea that we had to convert to western culture. Early pan-Africanists had very little respect for our own culture. Are we western people or African people? Are we Christian people or are we Muslim people?\u201d Twe said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gap in understanding one\u2019s true self is what led to the split in African culture<\/a> and unity. What could bring it back, however, is spirituality. Twe states that he knows how it feels to not know oneself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article: African American Culture Club Hosts Black Love Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wanted and needed to write a book, I had to trust life to guide me. I needed life to guide me because the book had so many questions that needed to be answered. Who am I? Am I all that I say I am? Is this all I\u2019m meant to be?\u201d said Twe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He then directs his questions to Black members of the audience. \u201cAre you black? Are you really black? What does it mean to be black? You can find the answers if you look in nature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after finding oneself, there are still five things that Twe believes everyone should focus on when seeking a good life. Those five things being: \u201cBe kind to others, especially the vulnerable,\u201d \u201cLove your neighbor,\u201d \u201cOneness with nature,\u201d \u201cSacred Ritual,\u201d and a \u201cMoral code.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first thing he believes is to be kind to others, especially those vulnerable. Being kind to the vulnerable can bring kind energies your own way. It\u2019s a very similar idea to karma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dion Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intern<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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