Afrikan sisters in the struggle for liberation

[Olufemi]

Why are there so few sisters in the liberation for freedom? There were more sisters in the struggle so many years ago,such as Assata Shakur,Amy Jacques Garvey,kwk. How can we encourage sisters to participate in the quest for liberation?

[Abena Akilah]

Sisters nowadays are 2 concernd @ that mighty dolla, who think they look good, competing w/ other females, manmade items,tryin to b popular,gossip,chasin the wrong man,etc. Bein popular and fittin n wit what the majority except is much easier than bein a so calld outcast.Some sisters r scard 2 turn off the TV and pick up a book that will challenge their intelligence.There r more sisters nvolved n the Afrikan Liberation than men.

[Abenaa/ Taundra]

I think a lot of our people have become oblivious to the fact that there is still the need for liberation. Then you have those who aren't quiet sure where to start or how to contribute to our liberation. I once was in a similar place not knowing the depth of what was taking place around me; to me; and to our race. I'm a make-up artist and I meet women everyday from all walks of life. One of the ways I have found to contribute is thru meaningful conversations. We have to help one another rebuild our self esteem and self respect. Remind one another of the work that needs to be done. We need to remind one another of how beautiful we are and truly develop our sister bond. We are the real teachers to our race. We raise nations. What we put into it is what we are getting back. We've had a lot of help from our enemy in tearing us down as well but now it's time for us to build one another backup. So I would say change the topic of your everyday conversation; and talk about things that matter and that will further our cause.

[Oyesina]

In my opinion, there are far more women in the movement than there are men. I think because we live in a sexist society, often times women don't get the acknowledgement that they deserve for their work. Men do more talking, but when it comes to actual work and committment, women are far greater in number.

[Abdurrahman T. L. Nelson]

In a certain sense, I have to agree with you. But, I do not think that applies to the Sisters here in Amerikkka. To the contrary, I have seen some of the most backward, reactionary women, African women, here in the USA than anywhere else that I have been. And, I have been to a lot of places.

However, when we look at African women worldwide, we see that probably there are more Sisters in the Struggle than Brothers. And, this has always been the case. Take Somali Sisters for instance. Most always wear al-Hijab. At a minimumm, this is a radical assertion of African culture. And, this is not something that has developed recently. This is something that goes back for centuries, possibly 1400 years. As far as I can determine, Somali Sisters take this position more often than any other women in the world. Thus, Somalia is and has long been at the forefront of African Nationalism and Pan-Africanism. This is true even here in this country where many have become westernized and corrupted.

Also, look at Pan-Africanism generally. The Pan-African Parliament is headed by a Sister, a Christian Sister. All of the progressive political parties in Africa have major, significant women wings that play powerful roles in the life the life of the African Nation.

So, never take what is going in this country as a guide, a standard. If the truth be told, American culture is one of the most corrupt cultures in the world. Trying to become evermore America has made many of us worhtless to the Afrcian Revolution. This corruption is not limited to Sisters. But, Sisters take more than their share of it. This is all the more tragic because women by the nature of things are the first and most important teachers of the children. So, when we see our youth murdering each other and selling dope, not to mention their bodies, know that it can often be traced to the corruption of their mothers.

[Ogechi Nut Amunet Amadi]

Love them, encourage them, don't talk down to them and help them understand. Let sisters know they can contribute on a small level and build up as they grow into their awakening. When sisters realize they have a great deal to offer, they will participate more. I am beginning on a small level and as I look forward to contributing more and more.

peace

[Abdurrahman T. L. Nelson]

Well said, African. Pardon me. I certainly do not mean to talk down to sisters. At the same time, I think we need to start to facing the hard truth. Everything and everybody lay all of the blame on brothers in this society. But it takes two to tangle. One of those two in usually a female. All I am trying to say is that both brothers and sisters must share equally in the Struggle. It makes no sense to demand equal rights without accepting equal responsibility.

[Ogechi Nut Amunet Amadi]

First, let me say I do agree. I get angry when I see all the brothers take complete blame. It does take two. I have been in some real bad relationships, but there is nothing that will make me be negative to my brothers. To me there is nothing more beautiful than a black man!!! Each side has issues, but sisters, we must take responsibility for our choices. In order for the struggle to work, we must be as one. I agree with you all the way!

[Melanin Goddezz]

"In my opinion, there are far more women in the movement than there are men. I think because we live in a sexist society, often times women don't get the acknowledgement that they deserve for their work. Men do more talking, but when it comes to actual work and committment, women are far greater in number."

by bro. Oyesina

I agree with you brother even though i see the sistahs who are all bling bling, the hot gal sistahs, the dancehall sistahs but then there is the sistahs like me, Kala Mujihba, meleryeller, Mama Khandi, Mama Yaniba and the beat goes on...if brothers looked hard enuff they would see us cause we here, i would say that most of the sistahs that are in the struggle are very serious in most cases and as you said are down with the work and commitment i have witnessed this many times and continue to see it until today, maybe it's cause i am only around these types of sistahs online and offline, as 4 the sistahs that are all caught up i know they are out there and they are more in number than our Afrikan centered sistahs but the issue here is quality not only quantity....the sistahs who are in the struggle are down with the work of nation-building and are committed beyond belief this i know for sure....i'm a sistah like dat myself and i know i can speak for my other warrior-sistahs 2.

Mut Melanin Goddezz.