INSPIRATORS III
Those who have enlighten the path
Gallery Part III - from 1980 to the present
Awareness makers of the importance of rehabilitation, healing and reconstruction. Visible and outspoken representatives. Finally, the greatest thinkers and speakers.
Through them we walk a better path.
PUBLIC ENEMY
1985 - Present
American rap group that has released very conscious music about the distortion of our history, stolen heritage, the 'white system' and social injustice.
SPIKE LEE
March 20, 1957
American director who makes films about Africans in urban cities, the interaction with other cultures, and the influence of literature and media on the consciousness of Africans.
GERDA HAVERTONG
October 23, 1946
Surinamese actress, singer and presenter. As early as 1987 she said in Sesame Street that the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet is 'not nice at all', but rather hurtful. It jeopardized her career.
G.U.R.U.
July 17, 1961 - April 19, 2010
GURU. (Gifted.Unlimited.Rhymes.Universal) was an American rapper who combined socially conscious lyrics with all kinds of 'black' music styles, from 1920s jazz to house.
JOY DEGRUY
October 1957
Social worker and psychologist. With her research she showed that the post-traumatic slavery syndrome negatively influences the thinking and behavior of Africans.
CURTIS MAYFIELD
June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999
American singer who lovingly sang about African people in his songs. He called out to be more aware, especially to work together to solve injustice and be strong together.
MOTOWN
1959 to 1989
Berry Gordy founded this record label and made the music of Africans known worldwide. The music, decoration and behavior of the musicians gave a very positive image of Africans.
COSBY SHOW
1984 to 1992
American comedy about a happy, well-educated African family with many talents. Central themes are dialogue, self-love, perseverance, self-organization and being successful.
OPRAH WINFREY
January 29, 1954
American talk show host who for 25 years offered many Africans the space to talk candidly about their personal experiences with social injustice and trauma. She also often offered concrete help.
BARACK OBAMA
August 4, 1961
He was the first president of African descent in America. He has improved the lives of millions of Africans through education, housing and healthcare legislation.
OJISE ACADEMY
The learning place for Afros
Courses Mental Power, Melanin Spirit, Building Teams / Afro Leaders, and more.
Check the full training calendar.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
1969 - Present
American music group that focused on African spirituality, vision of life and history. This was also reflected in the design of album covers, clothing and support for social projects.
DR SEBI
November 26, 1933 - August 6, 2016
Honduran naturopath who has spent years researching the right diet and medicinal herbs that suit people with a lot of melanin (Africans).
IVAN VAN SERTIMA
Januari 26, 1935 - Mei 25, 2009
Guyanese historian known for the book "They Came Before Columbus", about how Africans were in the Americas already in prehistoric times, long before its 'discovery' by Europeans.
YOSEF BEN-JOCHANNAN
December 31, 1918 - March19, 2015
American historian and author of 49 books, mainly on the ancient Nile Valley civilizations and their influence on Western cultures. For years he organized study trips to Kemet.
ROBIN WALKER
1967
Historian, lecturer and author of the groundbreaking book 'When We Ruled' which accurately describes the timeline, civilizations and cultural heritage of Africa over 7,000 years.
JOHN HENRIK CLARKE
Januari 1, 1915 - July 12, 1998
American historian and pioneer in establishing African studies and institutions in academia. Author of articles on the ideas of other African scholars.
CHEIKH ANTA DIOP
December 29, 1923 - February 7, 1986
Historian, anthropologist, physicist and politician. He showed that the first people were Africans and were the first to create high-quality civilizations.
KWAME NKRUMAH
September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972
He guided Ghana to independence. He was an influential proponent of pan-africanism and a founding member of the Organization of African Unity.
INSPIRATORS III
Those who have enlighten the path
Gallery Part III - from 1980 to the present
Awareness makers of the importance of rehabilitation, healing and reconstruction. Visible and outspoken representatives. Finally, the greatest thinkers and speakers.
Through them we walk a better path.
PUBLIC ENEMY
1985 - Present
American rap group that has released very conscious music about the distortion of our history, stolen heritage, the 'white system' and social injustice.
SPIKE LEE
March 20, 1957
American director who makes films about Africans in urban cities, the interaction with other cultures, and the influence of literature and media on the consciousness of Africans.
GERDA HAVERTONG
October 23, 1946
Surinamese actress, singer and presenter. As early as 1987 she said in Sesame Street that the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet is 'not nice at all', but rather hurtful. It jeopardized her career.
G.U.R.U.
July 17, 1961 - April 19, 2010
GURU. (Gifted.Unlimited.Rhymes.Universal) was an American rapper who combined socially conscious lyrics with all kinds of 'black' music styles, from 1920s jazz to house.
JOY DEGRUY
October 1957
Social worker and psychologist. With her research she showed that the post-traumatic slavery syndrome negatively influences the thinking and behavior of Africans.
CURTIS MAYFIELD
June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999
American singer who lovingly sang about African people in his songs. He called out to be more aware, especially to work together to solve injustice and be strong together.
MOTOWN
1959 to 1989
Berry Gordy founded this record label and made the music of Africans known worldwide. The music, decoration and behavior of the musicians gave a very positive image of Africans.
COSBY SHOW
1984 to 1992
American comedy about a happy, well-educated African family with many talents. Central themes are dialogue, self-love, perseverance, self-organization and being successful.
OPRAH WINFREY
Januari 29, 1954
American talk show host who for 25 years offered many Africans the space to talk candidly about their personal experiences with social injustice and trauma. She also often offered concrete help.
BARACK OBAMA
August 4, 1961
He was the first president of African descent in America. He has improved the lives of millions of Africans through education, housing and healthcare legislation.
OJISE ACADEMY
The learning place for Afros
Courses Mental Power, Melanin Spirit, Building Teams / Afro Leaders, and more.
Check the full training calendar.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
1969 - Present
American music group that focused on African spirituality, vision of life and history. This was also reflected in the design of album covers, clothing and support for social projects.
DR SEBI
November 26, 1933 - August 6, 2016
Honduran naturopath who has spent years researching the right diet and medicinal herbs that suit people with a lot of melanin (Africans).
IVAN VAN SERTIMA
Januari 26, 1935 - May 25, 2009
Guyanese historian known for the book "They Came Before Columbus", about how Africans were in the Americas already in prehistoric times, long before its 'discovery' by Europeans.
YOSEF BEN-JOCHANNAN
December 31, 1918 - March19, 2015
American historian and author of 49 books, mainly on the ancient Nile Valley civilizations and their influence on Western cultures. For years he organized study trips to Kemet.
ROBIN WALKER
1967
Historian, lecturer and author of the groundbreaking book 'When We Ruled' which accurately describes the timeline, civilizations and cultural heritage of Africa over 7,000 years.
JOHN HENRIK CLARKE
Januari 1, 1915 - July 12, 1998
American historian and pioneer in establishing African studies and institutions in academia. Author of articles on the ideas of other African scholars.
CHEIKH ANTA DIOP
December 29, 1923 - February 7, 1986
Historian, anthropologist, physicist and politician. He showed that the first people were Africans and were the first to create high-quality civilizations.
KWAME NKRUMAH
September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972
He guided Ghana to independence. He was an influential proponent of pan-africanism and a founding member of the Organization of African Unity.
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