Made just for you,
The African American flag
The rich colors and 51 stars represent the vastness of our culture. We are Africans in America and even though we don't know where we came from or who we were, only we have the power to define who we are.
Human life began in
Africa
The earliest trace of humans has been found in Africa. East & South Africa is where it all began, evolving based on region, climate and diet from there. No matter where your family has migrated today, the beginning will always be Africa.
Mansa Musa -The richest man in history
Coming to power in 1312 C.E. when he inherited a wealthy kingdom, but his work in expanding trade and made Mali the wealthiest kingdom in Africa. His riches came from mining significant salt and gold deposits in the Mali kingdom. Elephant ivory was another major source of wealth. During his time, he owned half of the gold in the world.
When Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 C.E., his journey through Egypt changed the land. Musa gave away so much gold that the overall value of gold decreased in Egypt for the next 12 years. After his return from Mecca, he revitalized cities in his kingdom bringing architects and scholars from across the world, he even built a university.
Learn more about the changes this great man made to our world by clicking on the image.
Colonialism is an evil that destroyed the diversity God created. Men stepping on others dreams to build their own. Narcissists believing God created skin in one color. Men who thought they were gods by killing God in others. Their love of money has been the root of all evil that stifles our progress today.