Pan Afrian Conference in Munich, 22. September 2007 iin Goethe-Forum, München
http://www.panafrikanismusforum.net
http://www.panafrikanismusforum.net
The VOICE Forum Appeal: Black African Community Forum of Activists and for the Welfare of Africans. https://thevoiceforum.org/node/590
Reflecting on the Way forward for a Black African Community!
The Immediate Task
Series of texts with varying and differing ideas on the situation of ‘Black Community’ in Germany, Europe and the Diaspora at large vis-à-vis the African continent has been in circulation in recent times. Some of these ideas touch upon the historical root of many of the problems that currently beset virtually all African countries and the Black African Communities in Europe. Specifically, attention has been duly directed at the question of which way forward for the Black African Community especially in the Diasporas. While some emphasise the manifest racism and the attendant discrimination and inhuman treatment of Black Africans in Germany, others venture into a reflection and critique of our conduct both in relation to ourselves and in relation to our various home countries. In the midst of the multiplicity and complexities of the problems, coupled with the magnitude of the problem of coordinating our engagements, there seems to be a lingering lack of focus on: 1) a clear definition of the problem in terms space and scope, 2) a clearly defined aim, 3) a serious and constructive discussion of possible approaches that could be adopted to achieve any set aim(s).
Thus to seriously address the question of the way forward, we should create a forum to seriously discuss the above points before setting any ‘grand agenda’ for the Black Community else, we may find ourselves in a situation of putting the ‘cart before the horse’.
The reasons for this line of thought is pretty obvious, given our previous experiences. But suffice to mention that a major underlying concern here is the reasoning that many are likely to come into this effort with a lot of energy and enthusiasm which carries a lot of expectations, but could be easily disappointed and frustrated when those expectations are not met. A situation that can easily result in withdrawal. While what has been done so far should be appreciated by all interested in this project, we should be open to criticism and new ideas and be prepared to place the interest of the struggle above our personal ego and self aggrandisement. This must be the starting point of our discussion on the way forward.
The VOICE Forum Appeal: Black African Community Forum of Activists and for the Welfare of Africans. https://thevoiceforum.org/node/590
The Black Base - An Initiative of the Black Africa Community