Marimba Ani: Deconstructing Empire and Reconstructing Liberation Through African-Centered Scholarship

Marimba Ani: Deconstructing Empire and Reconstructing Liberation Through African-Centered Scholarship

Series Introduction In the landscape of contemporary African-centered scholarship, few voices resonate with the transformative power of Marimba Ani. Born Dona Richards, this anthropologist, scholar, and intellectual activist has fundamentally reshaped how we understand the relationship between culture, power, and epistemology. Her 1994 magnum opus, Yurugu: An African-Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought and Behavior, […]

The Hidden African Origins of Christmas: Reclaiming Ancient Kemetic Symbols and Traditions

Powered By BlackTraumaGPT.comResearched and Curated By Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews(Black Trauma and Mental Health Specialist | Prompt Eng | GPT Dev | Research Scientist | Africana Phenomenologist | Black AI Corsortim co-Founder | Black Mental Health Podcast Host) Many celebrate Christmas without knowing its core symbols and traditions date back to ancient Kemet (Egypt). […]

The Etymology of Abibitumi

Researched and Curated By Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews(Black Trauma and Mental Health Specialist | Prompt Eng | GPT Dev | Research Scientist | Africana Phenomenologist | Black AI Corsortim co-Founder) Few terms carry as much depth and significance as “Abibitumi” in the rich landscape of African languages and concepts. I would like to delve […]

Mysteries of Carbon-12: Unraveling the 666 Beast Connection

By Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews(Black Trauma and Mental Health Specialist | Prompt Eng | GPT Dev | Research Scientist | Africana Phenomenologist) As an Africana phenomenologist, I am endlessly fascinated by the intricate web of connections that shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. At the heart of this web […]

Decolonizing the Curriculum: Unveiling Black British History

Dr. Marie Charles talks with Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews

A brief and comprehensive overview of the book What Your School Will Never Teach You: Decolonizing the Curriculum by Dr. Marie Charles, which explores the indigenous Black populations of southern Britain and uncovers the Black British origins of historical figures like Alfred the Great and William the Conqueror.

Amma Nommo

“Amma nommo” is a phrase from the Dogon people of Mali in West Africa. It is often used in their religious and spiritual beliefs. “Amma” is the supreme creator or god in Dogon cosmology, and “nommo” refers to the ancestral spirits or mythical beings believed to have been created by Amma. The Dogon people have […]