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Kwame Nkrumah:
National Hero of Ghana
Kwame is a African name for men. The meaning of the name is 'born on Saturday". Kwame Nkrumah was the first prime minister and president of Ghana, having led it to independence from Britain in 1957. An influential advocate of Pan-Africanism, Nkrumah was a founding member of the Organization of African Unity and winner of the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962.
He attended Achimota School and also trained as a teacher. He went to the United States in 1935 for advanced studies receiving a B.A. from Lincoln University in 1939.
He also received an STB (Bachelor of Sacred Theology) in 1942, a Master of Science in education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1942, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy the following year.
Then he founded the West African National Secretariat to work for the decolonization of Africa. Nkrumah also served as Vice-President of the West African Students' Union (WASU).
Marcus Garvey:
National Hero of Jamaica
Like many people, my first introduction to Marcus Garvey was in hearing his most famous quote immortalized in Bob Marley's Redemption Song - "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can change our minds." Of course, while i have been singing these words since my childhood. - the song appears on side 2 of Marley's legend album released in 1984.
-"A people without the knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."
-"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life."
-"The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness."
(by The Black History Month Project)
Bob Marley:
National Hero of Jamaica
“Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others, and you will live again.”
The Bob Marley influence upon various populations remains unparalleled, irrespective of race, color or creed. Bob Marley’s revolutionary yet unifying music, challenging colonialism, racism, “fighting against ism and scism” as he sang in “One Drop”, has had profound effects even in country’s where English isn’t widely spoken. In August 2008, two musicians from the war scarred countries of Serbia and Croatia (formerly provinces within Yugoslavia) unveiled a statue of Bob Marley during a rock music festival in Serbia; the monument’s inscription read “Bob Marley Fighter For Freedom Armed With A Guitar”. “Marley was chosen because he promoted peace and tolerance in his music,” said Mirko Miljus, an organizer of the event.
Louis Farrakhan:
National Hero of America
Louis Farrakhan Sr. (born Louis Eugene Walcott; May 11, 1933, and formerly known as Louis X) is an American religious leader, African-American activist, and social commentator. He is the leader of the religious group Nation of Islam (NOI) and served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem, and was appointed by the longtime NOI leader, Elijah Muhammad, as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam.
After Warith Deen Muhammad disbanded the NOI and started the orthodox Islamic group American Society of Muslims, Farrakhan started rebuilding the NOI. In 1981 he revived the name Nation of Islam for his organization, previously known as Final Call, regaining many of the Nation of Islam's National properties including the NOI National Headquarters Mosque Maryam, reopening over 130 NOI mosques in America and the world.
The Southern Poverty Law Center describes Farrakhan as antisemitic and a proponent of an anti-white theology.[3] Farrakhan himself, however, disputes this view of his ideology.[4] He has also used his outspoken rhetorical style in remarks that have been perceived as homophobic.[3]
In October 1995, he organized and led the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., calling on black men to renew their commitments to their families and communities. Due to health issues, he reduced his responsibilities with the NOI in 2007.[5] In 2013, however, Farrakhan has been very active, including delivering weekly online sermons throughout the year[6] as well as speaking at large public NOI events as well as smaller venues.[7]
Since 2010, Farrakhan has advocated L. Ron Hubbard's Dianetics and the use of its "auditing" technique despite not being a Scientologist.[citation needed] In 2015, he led the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March: Justice or Else.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Farrakhan)
Christine Caine:
National Hero of Australia
Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, activist, author and international speaker.
Her primary passion is to make Jesus’ last command her first priority by giving her all to see the lost saved and to build the local church – globally. Christine also has a passion for justice, and together with her husband, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign.
In 2015, they also founded Propel Women, an organization designed to celebrate every woman's passion, purpose, and potential. Powered by hot, extra-dry, skinny cappuccinos, Christine is a lover of words who speaks too fast, talks too much, and also writes them down. Her most recent book is, Unashamed: Drop the Baggage, Pick Up Your Freedom, Fulfill Your Destiny.
In Unashamed, Christine Caine reveals the hidden effects of shame many women face and invites you to join her in moving from a shame-filled to a shame-free life. She helps women find freedom from believing they’re flawed and unworthy and prepares them to step into the future confident, dearly loved, and empowered to be shame-lifters for others.
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