Appreciating BLCD 2021
Our Black Liberation and Community Development (BLCD) family once again gathered to strengthen our bond as people of African heritage. The following are some of my highlights and understandings from the BLCD Workshop for Africa and Europe:
- No language is better than any other language. Language should not be allowed to be a barrier to communication.
- Our problems are interesting challenges to solve with enjoyment.
- It is important to free ourselves from the impact of racism, colonialism, and genocide
- The “mental health” system was put in place by our oppressors to subdue us.
- We proposed having a media platform for all young adults of African heritage, starting with those of us living in Africa.
- We can always be proud of ourselves.
- Our ancestors suffered tremendously at the hand of the colonist. They were dehumanized and forced to abandon their way of life.
- Nature is bleeding; we must protect her. Corrupt and myopic leaders can never solve the problem of climate change. And women must have their proper seat at the table.
A big thanks to all who worked tirelessly to make this year’s BLCD a success.
Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
(Present Time 206, January 2022)
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