Definition: Pan-Africanism is an ideology and movement that encourages the solidarity of Africans worldwide. It is based on the belief that unity is vital to economic, social, and political progress and aims to “unify and uplift” people of African descent. The ideology asserts that the fates of all African peoples and countries are intertwined. At its core Pan-Africanism is “a belief that African peoples, both on the continent and in the Diaspora, share not merely a common history, but a common destiny” The largest Pan-African organization is the African Union. Principles and Focus Pan-Africanism stresses the need for “collective self-reliance”.
Executive leaders and champions of six-sigma projects must be black-belt qualified. A typical manufacturing QC department has a variety of functions to perform including planning and budgeting for the QC program in a plant. ISO audits result in certifications that are done by first, second or third parties. Passing a first-party audit is the best form of certification. The philosophical leaders of the quality movement, Philip Crosby, W. Edwards Deming, and Joseph M. Juran had the same general message about what it took to achieve outstanding quality.
The talented tenth was an article written in 1903 by W.E.B. Du Bois. It was about the efforts of the American Baptist Missionary Home Society trying to start black colleges which would train African American teachers. W.E.B Du Bois fought for civil rights for black people in the United States. During the nineteen twenties and nineteen thirties, he was the person most responsible for the changes in conditions for black people in American society.
They’re inspirational, motivating and sometime shocking but all distinctive voices have the purpose of bringing across a message to an audience. The following texts portray these aspects and would therefore be suitable for the 2014 HSC. This is evident when looking at Martin Luther King’s I have a Dream, Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s Address to the Plenary Session, Earth Summit and the film Remember the Titans directed by Boaz Yakin. King’s speech was elevating for African-Americans, providing hope for a better future. This is amplified through techniques like historic and biblical allusions and imagery.
Knowing the background information of the speaker(s) and audience(s) will help us to understand how the speaker tailors a message in order to effectively reach their audience(s). One influential leader among African Americans was Booker T. Washington. In his autobiography, Up From Slavery, he describes his life as a slave; his education after freedom from slavery; and discusses people who helped him succeed in life. Mr. Washington was a race leader who saw himself “lifting as he rose.” As he succeeded, he wanted to help others succeed. The highlight of Mr. Washington’s autobiography was in his speech entitled “The Atlanta Exposition Address.” In this speech he was not only representing himself, but he represented the
I choose chapter 21 “The African American Family” because of its valued importance in today’s American infrastructures. The survival and growth are among many topics I plan to point out in the code song, identifying our plights as well as character strengths displayed throughout history. These tools I believe are vital to any family structure. The survival of the African American Family I believe is important when viewing through any lenses. We have survived genocide, the Diaspora and even today’s economical conflicts.
When she came back to visit, she had changed her name to Wangero which she believed represented her heritage more so than “being named after the people who oppress me” (112). Dee’s personal struggle to overcome the oppression directly parallels the African American community’s struggle to overcome oppression. The evolution of the African American community in society can creatively be seen through Alice Walker’s development of the characters Mama, Maggie, and Dee. Walker also uses possessions to creatively represent the heritage of the family. Through the three characters, Walker symbolizes the struggles and success of the African American community.
King believed in unity amongst all races. “With this faith we will be able to work together… to climb up for freedom together” (Doc 2), this statement shows that King felt success is only achieved through teamwork. He wanted an integrated school system that would provide equal education for both black and white children (Doc 4). Kings views on unity are evident through his association with fellow black activist Malcolm X (Doc 1). I would need an additional document from a white family to see how they felt about unifying with the blacks.
He preached that there would be equality in the new colony and that they " must be knit together in this work as one man." He spoke about the importance of community in the colony that was vital for the survival of the colony. His statements made on the Arabella are to the ideas in the Articles of Agreement, which compiled in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1636. In the Articles of Agreement, the community was to contain forty familiesrich and poor. In the Articles of Agreement, the concern for comfort and quality of life (for families) is outlined.
Kwanzaa’s principles find their roots in African cultures, but the message of building a strong community is universal, says a specialist in cultural studies and diversity at Wright State University. “This was originated in the African-American community, but is a celebration that encompass all people interested in strengthening the community,” said Dana Murray Patterson, director of the Wright State University’s Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center. Kwanzaa is a weeklong, non-religious holiday, which runs Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, that pays homage to African principles and values. It was created by Africana professor Ron Karenga and was first celebrated 45 years ago. “The focus is not on buying gifts.