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Harmful traditional sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) is universal and prevalent across cultures. Culturally, Violence Against Women is those acts that are... explicitly justified or condoned through misuse of cultural, religious, or traditional beliefs, values, and practices that are meant to impose patriarchal control that debase women and girls. There are, for example, Early Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilations (FGM), and limitations of Women's development and advancement due to customs and traditional beliefs. Many of these culturally sanctioned practices are meant to subjugate women. The ripple effect is generational and remains a threat to the national interest, global standards, and human civilization. We are reimagining the role, choice, and potential of Women's contribution in modern traditional societies. Speakers include His Royal Majesty King Adedapo Adeen Aderemi, the 46th traditional Ruler of the ancient kingdom of Ido Osun in the Yoruba land, and the Convenor General of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) / Conseil des Autorites Traditionnelles, D'Afrique (CONATA), Her Royal Majesty Queen Sylvia Nnaginda, The Nnabagereka or Queen of a historical kingdom of Buganda, Her Excellency Yelzol Naa Hajia Hawa Salifu, and Traditional rulers representing all the Six African regions of the African World are scheduled to discuss eradicating harmful traditional practices in the communities. The program is organized by the African Queens & Women Cultural Leaders, The African Royal Kingdoms (The ARK), and African Views Organization (AQWCLN The ARK - AV). The program is organized as a follow-up on the Commission's observance on the Status of Women (CSW 65): BEYOND CSW The program is moderated by Her Royal Heritage (HRH) Nanahemaa Adjoa Awindor, the Ghanaian television host, and produced by Nana Dr. Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director of African Views Org (http://www.africanviews.org)

Hero saves child in Mumbai from train THANK YOU SIR... https://www.cnn.com//child/video/playlists/trending-video/

It was indeed an honor to be included in this publication. Heartfelt Gratitude to #Tom_Gregory of the #Pocono_Mountains_Visitors_Bureau. #KwanzaaMama #African_American_History #Black_Culture https://youtu.be/uPmv4wLQywU

Today on Earth Day, we are excited to release this video as an offering to honor Mother Earth and grateful to all of you who protect and defend our sacred pacha...mama. It was a group effort, Melinda Gonzalez provided the concept, Dr. Drum- the lyrics and Bomba music, and the amazingly talented Taina Asili delivered powerful vocals to uplift and elevate the soul al ritmo de Bomba. The video and music was engineered by Gaetano Vaccaro. Our intention in this song is to connect our inalienable rights to the protection of Mother Earth. A song with a purpose will always impact the listener. Happy Earth Day. See more

@VICCC365 University of the Virgin Islands hosts and sponsors this 4th annual Bamboula Circle Day 4.18.2021 on St. Thomas Campus. #VICCCUVIBamboulaCircleClub wo...rked with UVI student abd Bamboula instructor Allegra Christopher of Macislyn Bamboula Dance Company, Inc. Supports and volunteers for this annual Bamboula Circle with cultural heritage education workshops and demonstration on the dance, music and communication tradition of the Bamboula. See more

PAYIN TRIBUTE TO GENERAL BUSSA & DE FREEDOM FIGHTERS!!! WE MUST NEVUH FUHGET DEM!!! Hail...went up to Bayley’s Plantation today, April 15 on de 205th anniversar...y of de 2nd day of the 1816 Bussa Rebellion.. went to pay muh respect to General Bussa, Nanny Grigg, Jackey, King Wiltshire, Dick Bailey, Johnny Cooper, Mingo and all de other Freedom Fighters who sacrificed dem lives to liberate Barbados from slavery and de barbarity of British Colonialism.. Their martyrdom paved de way fuh de abolition of slavery. Bayley’s is where de final battle tek place and where there is uh Memorial fuh Bussa and de other Freedom Fightersebaye!!! See more

Tune In Today for #BuildingLegacy Livestreaming here http:www/facebook/chenzirakahina at 3pmEST/7pmUK with hosts SisDr Sandra Richards and SntDr Chenzira Kahina with invited guests QGM Makeda Kamara and Dr. Kevin Washington. #Learn #Teach #Act #Share #Build #MekItSo

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. #SAAMJoin us live now #VICCNotes of Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Centerwith the #WomensCoalitionOfStCroix with #DebraBenjamin Communications Coordinator.

Happy National Poetry Month

Madame Shirley Graham Dubois made her transition March 27th 1977, but many just know her as the wife of Dr. W.EB Dubois. She was a Revolutionary pioneer of the ...arts, advocacy for African people and a Pan africanist and anti imperialist!!!! She was an activist writer at the age of 13! She after graduating Oberlin college, she wrote the play 'Tom Tom" on the journey and legacy of our people and opened her play in 1930s breaking records of attendance 12000 the first show and 13000 the second showing. The 1st woman in the US to do so! She became the co founder and director of the Progressive party and spoke at the opening for candidate Henry Wallace who was running for President of the United States on a socialist platform in 1948! Wallace became advisor to FDR for many of his social programs he introduced which are still in existence today (SSI, welfare, housing program for the poor, to name a few). Shirley Graham was also co- director for the NAACP for 1 yr, then married Dr Dubois almost 40yrs her senior in 1951. They wrote and traveled and soon took President Nkrumah's invitation to become citizens of Ghana and gave up their U.S. citizenship to help build Ghana and Pan Africanism in 1961! She was founder of Ghana Television Network and helped with publicity ,media training, etc. She introduced Kwame Ture, Malcolm X and others coming from the States to President Nkrumah, helping to encourage and cement relationships for the next generation of Pan Africanist. She continued after the coup to write biographies on notable leaders like Paul Robeson, President Nkrumah and Nyerere and others she'd known and she spoke to world audiences against imperialism and colonialism and promoting Socialism! These pictures remind us of the daily work, commitment and achievements especially African women have made towards our struggle! Salute to and long live the legacy of Mrs Shirley Graham Dubois! See more

A powerful perspective from a powerful human rights Attorney and Activist. Today Haiti, US, UK and Caribbean promising discussion as we rejoin together and 'Build Legacy'.

#BuildingLegacy live with SisDr Sandra Richards y SntDr Chenzira Kahina live on Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center Live broadcast on Facebook When: Today, Saturday, February 13.2021 Time: 3pmAtlantic/7pmUK

Virgin Islands History Month Presentation Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education There is Virgin Islands History all Around Us Topic: The African Drum ...Presenter: Neb Ka Ra formerly known as Carl Christopher Resources: Ancient Egyptian Dances, The Drummer’s Path, Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Art Traditions in the Atlantic World See more

Peace and Blessings Facebook Family! sister Jenna sent this message to me today and I am sharing it with you!!!! My mother made her transition into the heavenly... realm on this last Sunday, and this message is sooooo powerful for me right now. I am not sure if I will go live tonight for the Sound Spa........ I will keep you posted . Love Ivy See more

http://webtv.un.org/ #RememberSlavery March 25th Live nowhttp://webtv.un.org/ #RememberSlavery March 25th Live now

Live it.. Love it.. Share it.. Our Culture! #VICCC365, #BAMBOULAVI #VICCCUVIBAMBOULACLUB #VICCCUVIBAMBOULAENSEMBLE

The Time Is Now: Discuss, Digest & Dismantle Racism In The USVI. Session four: A Call to Unified Community Action Thank you all for making the journey possible. Let’s keep the momentum and the work going! #goodtrouble. #antiracism. #wcstxevent. #virtualforum

A TRUTHFUL and THOROUGH INVESTIGATION... Please. This one is hard to bear... https://www.nationofchange.org//houston-police-shoot-1-ye/

Beautiful Dreamers featuring Kenya Eugene-Joseph. March 20.2021