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We have a beautiful history, and we shall create another in future that will astonish the world.
MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
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here’s no question that we’re living in an unprecedented moment of human history. One in which post coloniality proved a misnomer and players on the geo political landscape held power.
However it is also one in which the spirit of Pan Africanism has awakened in those who seek liberation and change. A change not only for justice, rights and equality but for equity on every local, national and world stage. This spirit has provoked introspection, resolve and self-determination. It is now birthing movements and institutions, building through solidarity and self-interest. At The Centre our school of learning is organised to develop uniformity and consensus in the cultural, social economic and political consciousness of diasporans around the world. We welcome you to a space of first class intellectualism and critical thinking, a space for solutions, mastery and personal growth. We use a cross discipline collaborative approach to learning the major humanities from an African perspective. We will expose you to first class academics and thinkers whose research and insights inspire and transform. Our aim is to provide the education and advocacy that bring about fairer, more equal societies in which African’s home and abroad reside. Asé Founder
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Learn from our people, learn from the experience of others, never stop learning. Amilcar Cabral
OUR VISION The Centre is a learning and research institute that works to promote the principles of Pan Africanism as an instrument for liberation and social justice.
OUR MISSION Our mission is to create an inspirational space for intellectual conversation and study.
WHY PAN AFRICANISM As Pan Africanists we believe passionately in its values for the political, economic and social advancement of Africans across the globe.
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PRINCIPLES OF PAN AFRICANISM • • • • • • •
The education of African people is an urgent necessity. It is a matter of life and death. Asa Hilliard
Unity and solidarity among all people of African descent The political and economic sovereignty of nations on the African continent Elimination of the system of white supremacy and racial subjugation Developing anti imperial institutions and policies that end colonialism Restitution and reparations for the legacies of the MAAFA Reconnecting displaced Africans with their original traditions and culture Promotion of an over arching homogenous African identity
SCHOOL OF LEARNING We offer a range of African centred development courses delivered by the most influential academics, teachers and scholars of our time.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES RE-HISTORICISING OUR PAST
Shaping discourse, building a new narrative on African history to improve the racial esteem of her people.
DEVELOPING AN AFRICAN CONSCIOUSNESS
Powerful community and personal development programs that offer tools for mastery and knowledge of self.
CONNECTING WITH LEADING ACADEMICS AND SCHOLARS
Where the world’s most respected academics, scholars and community leaders share their knowledge and research on Africa and Africans.
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ACADEMIC RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
The emancipation, development and prosperity of people of African decent can only be achieved through unity of the people. Kwesi Kwaa Prah
Research that speaks to the heart of all contemporary and legacy issues that Africans face. We share cutting edge opinion, expertise and data that provoke crucial civic and public debate.
Our Research Focus: RACE
Deconstructing the scientific notion of inferiority based on colour
PHILOSOPHY
Championing philosophies and opinions of great Pan Africanists of both ancient and contemporary times.
CULTURE
Celebrating the diversity and beauty of all the cultures that exist throughout the nations of our continent.
ECONOMICS
Analysis on the macroeconomic trends and realities of Africans in the diaspora.
POLITICS
Views and opinion on the domestic and international political landscape.
SOCIOLOGY
Recommending reforms that make society and communities a fairer place for Africans to live.
SCIENCE
Data reports and findings on the physical and metaphysical science that make Africans uniquely so.
OUR DEBATE FORUM DISCUSSION THE KEY ISSUES AND POLICIES IN OUR COMMUNITY Bringing the community together in public assembly to form consensus on social issues, reform and polices for change.
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Black consciousness is the realisation by the black man of the need to rally with his brothers around the cause of their oppression.
SCHOLARS, INTELLECTS AND INFLUENCERS
Steve Biko
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Miranda Brawn
Hakim Adi
Dr Lez Henry
Dr Omar Khan
Kiri Kankhwende
Dr Tony Sewell CBE
Toyin Agbetu
BCU
University of Chichester
Media Diversified
Robin Walker Black Historian
BBC Radio 1Xtra
Miranda Brawn Foundation
University of West London
Generating Genius
Johnathan Akwue BCA, GB Diversity Foundation
Runneymede Trust
Ligali
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