tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250192711088241153.post2980928228414936036..comments2023-04-05T08:20:33.470-04:00Comments on The Pen of the Watchman: Black NationalismUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250192711088241153.post-8615242678747460762015-06-27T18:01:04.798-04:002015-06-27T18:01:04.798-04:00There are close similarities between the philosoph...There are close similarities between the philosophies of "Black Nationalism" & "Pan-Africanism". Some may wonder why don't I just be a Pan-Africanist? While I acknowledge and hold in high esteem my African ancestry I also acknowledge the unique struggles and intermingling of my ancestors here in this country which has produced myself and others. I do not give my allegiance to the African continent above or in equal measure to that of Black People in the Americas; and in particular in the United States of America. Blacks in the Western Hemisphere have developed their own cultures in captivity separated from their ancestral homeland for several hundred years now. These cultural developments have impacted the entire world, to include the continent of Africa, with their own distinct signatures. <br /><br />The ability of Black People to survive and even in many cases thrive as we have is a testament to the greatness within us. Nobody tries to kill, oppress, or suppress such a people without having recognized that distinct greatness and feeling somehow threatened by it or inferior to it. It should be noted that Black People in the Caribbean, Central & South America such as in Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Brazil and the like proudly celebrate their African ancestry but do not ignore the traditions of their own unique cultures which they have built and developed over time independent of Africa. <br /><br />My loyalties lie with Black Americans in the U.S. first and foremost as the land of my nativity as well as my ancestors captivity. Unifying and establishing the Black Community here on this soil is my first priority among the global community of Black People. Once that has been done then we can more effectively unite with others elsewhere. However, while doing so we can stand in solidarity with those abroad in their own struggles without taking away from focusing on home first. It is important for us to maintain ties with Black people internationally, but not at the expense of losing focus on achieving our goals domestically.<br />Mr. Blaktastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320769582807014279noreply@blogger.com