With the world population at approximately six billion people, Black people - people of African descent account for two billion of that six billion worldwide. Anyway you calculate the numbers; we are forty (40) percent of the world's population. Ponder that thought for a moment. Nearly half of the world's populations are people of African descent.

The question that remains is this; if people of African descent make up forty percent of the world's population; how can we be referred to as a minority anywhere in the world? Wherever, black people travel on the planet, they are still one out of two billion people worldwide. Forty percent is by no means a minority in any way, shape or form. It is imperative that black people begin to understand the significance of these numbers. No other culture on the planet reflects itself with such phenomenal human potency.

However, what's even more astonishing about these numbers, are the economic and political disparities between the black culture, and other world cultures.

At forty percent of the world population, the reflection of economic and political power for people of African descent should eclipse every other culture on the planet, bar none.

Malcolm X once stated, and I quote; "A chicken just doesn't have it within its system to produce a duck egg. It can only produce according to what its system is designed to produce. The system in this country (America and the rest of the European world) cannot produce true freedom for the Blackman. It is impossible for this system, this economic system, this political system, this social system, this system period. It is impossible for this system, to produce real freedom for the Blackman.

And, if ever a chicken did produce a duck egg, I'm sure you would say that was one revolutionary chicken!" - The Honorable Minister Malcolm X

The point made by Brother Malcolm is readily clear; that the economic, political and social structure within American society is not designed to elevate the black culture to an economic "or" political standing, and communicate the message that our strength is derived from who we are, as a collective people.

In fact, the system within the framework of western society is designed to do just the opposite; suppress who we truly are while keeping us divided as a people. We must begin to understand, that we dominate the world stage at a population rate of forty percent.

When we decide to come together and operate in unison, it will have the magnitude of a world-changing event. This is why our relationship with each other here in America, in Asia, in Europe, and with our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic in Africa, is so vital.

Brother Malcolm further stated that; "If I take these digits (fingers) with them spread apart and strike you, it may sting you a little, but the hurt will eventually go away. However, all I have to do to put you back in your place is to bring those digits together". UNITY.

It remains imperative to our survival on the planet that we bring those digits (our people) back together, and regain our rightful economic, social, political and spiritual position on the international stage.

Question; why are the Chinese respected on the world stage? Cultural pride, unity and numbers. The economic, political, cultural, and military strength of the Chinese remains unmatched by many nations. Some ninety percent of the merchandise in America is manufactured in China. Now, that's genuine power!

As long as people of African descent remain separated, and succumb to the game of divide and conquer, we will remain the social, political, and economic pariahs of the world. However, all we have to do to recapture our glorious stature on the international stage is come together. There is strength and unity in numbers.

How can this be accomplished?

What makes every nation strong? Cultural pride, unity, political influence and economic authority. Question; didn't sales of the American flag increase ten (10) fold with the invasion of Iraq? As misguided as it may have been, we witnessed an astounding display of American patriotism at this time in history. Cultural pride!

We must first and foremost, begin to identify, take pride, and learn our own African history. "Not slave history, but authentic African history".

AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF AFRICA:
DR. YOSEF BEN-JOCHANNAN
http://www.africawithin.com/jochannan/dr_ben.htm

DR. IVAN VAN SERTIMA:
http://www.africawithin.com/vansertima/vansertima_books.htm

Secondly, it is critical that we as an African people become informed, and develop a comprehensive understanding on the way and life of PAN AFRICANISM. We must begin to understand that the same blood that's running through the Africans veins in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and the Congo is the same blood that's running through our veins right here in America. There is no biological difference from the African living in Africa, America, Asia, or Europe. The only difference is economics, and location. We are bound together!

THE HISTORY OF PAN AFRICANISM:
http://www.uneca.org/adfiii/riefforts/hist.htm

Thirdly, we must begin to think globally, and act locally by adopting the philosophy of Brother Malcolm who stated that;

"When you go to church and you see the pastor of that church with a philosophy and a program that's design to bring black people together and elevate black people, join that church! If you see where the NAACP is preaching and practicing that which is designed to make Black Nationalism materialize, join the NAACP.

Join any kind of organization - civic, religious, fraternal, political or otherwise that's based on lifting the Blackman up and making him master of his own community."

The path to power for Black people will remain the reinstatement of our relationship with our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic. It is imperative for us to recognize that the ties between the African in America and our family across the Atlantic "in Africa" has been methodically severed and deliberately distorted for much too long, and are in dire need of being mended and re-attached.

It is essential that we begin to understand that we are global people with international implications. We cannot allow ourselves to be continually bamboozled, hoodwinked, run amuck, and lead astray by the game of divide and conquer any longer.

A Pan African consciousness is imperative to our survival on the planet.

M. QUINN is a freelance journalist born in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Author of the book "Removing the Veil".

He is also the Founder of the "Campaign to Remove the Veil"; which advocates incorporating a comprehensive study of racism into the academic system of American society, and making it a prerequisite for graduation. From K-12 to the university academic system, Mr. Quinn categorically expresses the imperativeness of this approach toward addressing the social sickness of American racism. He specializes in social, political, and historical analysis and commentary.

THE CAMPAIGN TO REMOVE THE VEIL
http://www.myspace.com/removingtheveil

REMOVING THE VEIL - THE BOOK
http://www.lulu.com/content/286753

A MATTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS
http://www.myspace.com/a_matter_of_human_rights

ADDITIONAL LITERARY WORKS' BY THE AUTHOR
http://www.gather.com/viewArticles.jsp?memberId=36194

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© Apr. 2008 By Afromerica