'A sense of freedom': 80 years on from the Pan-African Congress in Manchester

🤝 I'm really fascinated by this piece on the 1945 Manchester Pan-African Congress. It's crazy to think about how much our understanding of Black British history has changed over time. The fact that a whole event like this was happening right under our noses, and nobody knew about it until now... it just highlights how marginalized certain groups have been throughout history.

I love how the article is shedding light on Edna's experiences with pan-Africanism - it's amazing to see how this movement has been instrumental in promoting self-empowerment and social change. We can learn so much from the struggles of those who came before us, and I think it's time we started celebrating their contributions more.

It's also striking to me how relevant this event is today. The issues of racism, colonialism, and social inequality are still with us, and it's clear that the work of pan-Africanists like Ras Makonnen was a precursor to many of the social justice movements we see happening now.

Anyway, I just think this is really cool stuff - let's keep the conversation going about how we can learn from our past and build a more equitable future! 💡
 
🌟 I'm so down for revisiting this piece of history! I mean, can you imagine being part of a movement that's all about unity and fighting against oppression? It's crazy to think that back in 1945, people were already talking about the importance of self-empowerment and social change. 🤯 And the fact that it was led by Ras Makonnen is just amazing - he was clearly a total trailblazer! 💥

I also love how the article highlights the experiences of Black Brits during this time period - we don't get to see enough about our history, you know? It's like, people always talk about World War II and the Blitz, but what about the impact it had on our communities? 🤔 I think it's so important that we learn from these events and continue to push for social justice today.

And can we talk about Edna's quote for a sec? 😂 "We're not just talking about ourselves, we're talking about all Black people everywhere"... that gives me CHILLS. It's like, we're still fighting for the same things today, but now we have so many more resources and tools at our disposal. 💪
 
omg i just remembered i tried that new vegan restaurant downtown last week it was SO good 🤤 I had the vegan burger and it literally melted in my mouth has anyone else been there? also did you know they have a secret menu item now called "the revolution" it's supposed to be this insane spicy sauce 🌶️ i need to try it ASAP anyway back to this pan african congress stuff, what's up with ras makonnen, he sounds like an interesting dude
 
I'm like totally fascinated by this story 🤯... I mean, can you imagine being part of a movement that's all about unity and fighting for what's right? It's crazy to think that something so powerful was happening in Manchester back in 1945. I feel like we could really learn from the people who were there and the struggles they faced. And it's awesome to see how this event is still being celebrated and recognized today 🙌... I'd love to hear more about what life was like for Black people in the UK during that time period, it must have been so tough but also super inspiring at the same time 💪.
 
man i was just reading about dis 1945 Manchester Pan-African Congress and its like totally mind blown 🤯 I mean we gotta acknowledge the struggles that Black people faced in the UK back then, it's not just about being victims but actually doing somethin about it to create change 💪 Edna's story is so inspiring, she's proof dat pan-Africanism can lead to real self-empowerment and social change 🌟 gotta give props to Ras Makonnen for organizin all this. It's crazy how much of a impact these events had on shaping our understanding of history and the importance of fighting for justice and equality 👊
 
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