The Lashes of Slavery in the U.S., 19th Century

(Vol.1, Issue 4.)

I think remembering our past helps us to better understand who we as a people are. The reflection of our inner selves through the eyes of a historical journey on slavery allow us to reconsider what matters to us in our daily activities.

These reflections of self can be useful in distinguishing who we are as Afro-Americans/ Brazilians / English / French / Dutch / Spaniards / Haitians - from whatever part of the African diaspora we currently call home.

Throughout the African journeys across the globe I have seen that Africans adjust to living conditions in every society. Everywhere I turn in societies I see the African people adding to the culture of these new homelands.

Nonetheless it is important to turn our attention to the motherland of mankind. Africa is still in need of its sons and daughters. Perhaps we too, are in need of Africa.

Knowing ones past can be a key ingredient towards bettering oneself. It is up to us parents to explain to our children, their heritage. Our ancestors were survivors of acts of hatred, insanity, murder, rape and inhumanity.

Understanding this past can and must lead to a more enlightened African youth. It is said that to avoid the repetition of history one must first acknowledge its existence. Only when we and our children are ignorant of the facts will hatred prevail.

One Love, One Heart, One.