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Pan-Africanism

American  
[pan-af-ri-kuh-niz-uhm] / ˈpænˈæf rɪ kəˌnɪz əm /

noun

  1. the idea or advocacy of a political alliance or union of all the African nations.


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The colors also correspond to the recognized flags of Pan-Africanism and pan-sexuality.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

Instead, the show focuses on the ethos of Pan-Africanism embraced by many of the continent’s designers and artists.

From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2022

"It will not only benefit all the peoples of the world, but it will also imbibe in all of us a deep consciousness and understanding of the goals and ideal of Pan-Africanism".

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2022

They were also deeply influenced by the teachings of Marcus Garvey, the Pan-Africanism leader who inspired the “Buy Black” movement promoting black economic independence.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2019

I think that nowhere is the black continent’s wealth and the natural beauty of its people richer than in Ghana, which is so proudly the very fountainhead of Pan-Africanism.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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