Pan-African Movement A Brief Overview

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What is Pan-Africanism?  Movement dedicated to establishing independence for Africa nations  And unity for black throughout the world  Originated with conferences in London  1900, 1919, 1921, 1923  First truly intergovernmental conference held in 1958 (Ghana)

Bob Marley and Pan-African  Influenced by Marcus Garvey and Haile Selassie  Garvey believed that blacks wanted their own country, and culture to be respected, as well as freedom.  “when we say we are Rasta, we mean we seriously deal with Marcus Garvey, Haile Selassie seen…”  His music and influence was seen in Bulgaria, North Africa, Zimbabwe and other countries.

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Lyric Analysis….  Using Bob Marley’s “War” take notes on with your group:  Where particular phrases come from  What do they mean?  Tie it together with the opening.  What did Bob Marley mean?  Underline Africa related items…countries, etc.

Create Your Own  When you are finished, team up with one person only, or work by yourself to create a poem/rap/ or song about something your are passionate about, you want changed in the world.  Song/Rap: At least one stanza and one chorus (10 lines total  Poem: Format to be decided by teacher  You can also use this to explain Pan-African Movement or African Nationalism.  When you are finished by yourself write a paragraph on:  how Bob Marley used his songs to education/influence other on the Pan-African movement, and how songs/raps/poems would be a good way to spread the words