Association of Black Humanists

"Is Ibrahim Traoré the Hope for the Rise of a New African Consciousness?
Revolution, Sovereignty, and the Quest for Dignity"
🗝️ Keynote:
"Traoré and the Sankarist Legacy: Revolution Reimagined in the 21st Century"
We will explore the historical context (Sankara, Nkrumah, Cabral), and the idea of a “New African Consciousness.”
🧩: Traoré as Symbol or Substance?
Is Traoré merely a symbol of resistance, or does he embody real structural change?
What does his leadership style tell us about a new generation of African leaders?
🗽 What Does True Sovereignty Look Like?
The exit from French military cooperation, and the rejection of neocolonial institutions.
Can sovereignty be achieved without strong economic independence?
🌍: Pan-Africanism Revisited
Is Traoré building toward a true Pan-African movement with AES and other alliances?
What lessons can be drawn from past Pan-African efforts?
⚖️: Revolution, Rights, and Humanism
Can a revolutionary military regime uphold democratic values and human rights?
How should Black humanists respond to non-democratic but anti-imperialist regimes?

🔥: African Youth and the Politics of Hope
How is Traoré inspiring—or failing—young Africans hungry for justice and transformation?
What does “dignity” mean to African youth today?
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What do we want to see next from leaders like Traoré?
What role do Pan-Africanists and Black humanists play going forward?

Please arrive on time at 2.30pm. Voluntary donation of £5 will be appreciated.

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.
Let's dive into one of the most powerful African novels ever written — Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.

Set in pre-colonial Nigeria, Achebe’s masterpiece gives voice to African history and culture through the eyes of the Igbo people, just as European colonialism begins to take root. It’s more than a story about one man — it’s about a whole way of life, disrupted and redefined.

Reading this novel isn't just a literary journey — it's also an act of Pan-African awareness. Achebe’s writing restores African dignity, challenges colonial narratives, and invites us to think deeply about identity, resilience, and unity.

If you're interested in African heritage, decolonization, or just want to read a gripping, beautifully written story — don’t miss this one. Let’s read it, reflect, and talk about what it means for us today.

We are meeting at;
Tomi's Kitchen
126, Deptford High Street London SE8 4NS

See you at the meeting!