Do We Care Enough Whether We're Called African Or Black?

This blog's questioning headline stems from our observation of London Mayor's annual Africa On The Square change its name to Black On The Square in 2023. Last year, only a handful to to realise the change nor seemed to care much.

This year, we did find many people, when drawn to their attention, did not agree with the change. We even met an African-Caribbean led group protesting the name change in the square. However, even as we come to the end of the UN's IPDAD (international Decade for People of African Descent) 2015-24, we are of the view that Africans generally don't care enough about how they're referred to. Perhaps except if one uses the N-word!

What say you?

Extra IDPAD Zoom Option Starting From 5pm Added To African History Reflection Day 2024 Programme

If you missed last week's Marcus Garvey Annual Pan-Africanism Presentation 2024, you have another chance of catching up on Dr Toyin Agbetu's excellent accessible and interactive presentation on IDPAP (International Decade for People of African Descent) 2015-24.

So this Zoom meeting will start at the earlier time of 5.00pm (UK), thus giving an opportunity for those who would like to virtually attend part of the event marking of the UN's IDPAD (International Decade for People of African Descent) 2015-24/International Day for People of African Descent at the IDPAD Empowerment Centre in Hackney, with Bro Hakim and Bro Dr Toyin, who will be repeating his presentation. Plus edutainment performance by Music4Causes Ft Kimba.

Click here for more info or to book.