In this Rising Tide Foundation lecture, Nicholas Jones explores the strategic thinking of Africa's great renaissance philosopher/scientist/statesman Cheikh Anta Diop and his vision for a modern, technologically advanced Africa liberated from the yolk of colonialism. Nicholas additionally lays out various elements of the evolving Belt and Road Initiative on the continent which are bringing Diop's vision to life in our modern age.

Actor/Composer/Musicoligist JESTER HAIRSTON (Amos ‘n Andy, Amen) tells the story of Slavery in America and his choir performs religious songs in this very rare recording from 1978. Great history designed for young people and adults. shared for historical purposes.Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".

SaharaTV interviews Director of Kenya School of Law and the former Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba.

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Explore Freetown with Vickie Remoe to meet the descendants of enslaved Africans who left the New World to return to the Colony of Freedom to create a new creolized way of life that is now over 200 years old.
Guests: Cassandra Garber, Krio Descendants Union
Tour: The Maroon Church built by Jamaicans and Nova Scotians