CLASS OVERVIEW

Learn about how Kings, Pharaohs and Queens used strategies to defeat their enemies and would be oppressors.

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Queen Amanirenas, the warrior queen of Kush, led a fierce resistance against Roman expansion in the 1st century BCE. Her strategies offer valuable lessons for modern resistance movements:

– Strategic Alliances: Amanirenas mobilized her forces and worked with other Kushite leaders to strengthen her army.

– Symbolic Defiance: She famously took the bronze head of Emperor Augustus from a statue and buried it under a temple’s steps—a powerful act of resistance.

– War of Attrition: Rather than direct prolonged battles, she leveraged terrain, climate, and persistent resistance to wear down Roman forces.

– Diplomatic Negotiation: Despite Rome’s military strength, she secured a peace treaty that preserved Kush’s independence without paying tThese tactics—unity, symbolism, endurance, and negotiation—remain relevant for movements resisting oppression today. Which of these strategies do you find most compelling.

King Hannibal of Carthage was a master of unconventional warfare, and his strategies remain relevant for resistance movements today. Here are some key lessons:

– Guerrilla Tactics & Attrition: Hannibal avoided direct confrontation when necessary, using small-scale attacks to weaken his enemies over time

-Psychological Warfare: He deceived opponents by manipulating their expectations—like his famous double envelopment at Cannae, where he lured Roman forces into a trap

– Adaptability & Terrain Advantage: Hannibal used geography to his benefit, such as forcing Roman troops to cross freezing rivers before battle, weakening their effectiveness.

– Strategic Alliances: He sought support from local populations and allied forces, ensuring he had reinforcements and supplies.

These tactics—deception, endurance, adaptability, and coalition-building—can be applied to modern resistance movements.

Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a brilliant strategist who resisted Portuguese colonial rule in the 17th century. Her tactics offer valuable lessons for modern resistance movements:

– Diplomatic Maneuvering: Nzinga negotiated with European powers, using diplomacy to delay invasions and secure resources for her people.

– Guerrilla Warfare: She led her forces in unconventional warfare, using the terrain to her advantage and launching surprise attacks.

– Symbolic Defiance: Nzinga refused to be subjugated, famously sitting on the back of an attendant rather than accepting an inferior seat during negotiations.

– Strategic Alliances: She formed coalitions with neighboring African groups to strengthen her resistance against Portuguese forces.

Her ability to blend diplomacy, military strategy, and psychological warfare remains relevant today. Which of these strategies do you think is most applicable to modern resistance movements?

King Sundiata Keita, the legendary founder of the Mali Empire, offers powerful lessons in resistance and leadership. His strategies remain relevant today:

– Resilience Against Adversity: Sundiata overcame exile and physical challenges before reclaiming his throne, showing the importance of perseverance.

– Coalition Building: He united various Mandinka clans to overthrow the oppressive rule of Sumanguru Kante, emphasizing the strength of alliances.

– Strategic Warfare: Sundiata used superior tactics and knowledge of the terrain to defeat his enemies, proving that preparation and adaptability are key.

– Cultural Identity & Legacy: He established governance based on justice and tradition, ensuring long-term stability. Resistance isn’t just about fighting—it’s about building a lasting foundation.

His story is a testament to unity, strategy, and resilience. Which of these strategies do you think is most relevant today?

King Sunni Ali Ber, the ruler of the Songhai Empire (1464–1492), was known for his military brilliance and strategic governance. His resistance strategies offer valuable lessons for modern movements:

– Military Innovation: Sunni Ali developed a powerful navy on the Niger River, using it to control trade routes and launch surprise attacks.

– Psychological Warfare: He instilled fear in his enemies through swift and decisive action, ensuring his reputation as a formidable leader.

– Strategic Expansion: He conquered key cities like Timbuktu and Djenné, securing economic and political dominance.

– Adaptability: He balanced traditional African beliefs with Islam, maintaining unity among diverse populations.

His ability to blend military strength, psychological tactics, and cultural diplomacy remains relevant today. Which of these strategies do you think is most applicable to modern resistance movements?

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CLASS OVERVIEW

Listen to the overview of content of the upcoming classes by Gwen Ebron on Kings, Queens, individuals and groups who resisted oppression.

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CLASS OVERVIEW

Learn about your own Authentic self.

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AUTHENTIC SELE (Circle One)

ACCULTURATION; and not because you have to choose them, this is ASSIMILATION you want to choose which is accepting another’s culture by force-slavery; or by need such as to get a job or to prove that you are a worthwhile human being.

CULTURAL NAME-American of African decent: African American; Black: Negros Colored:

HAIR-Straight; natural; braided;

CLOTHING – Brand name; American; African; A little of everything: other;

MUSIC-Classical: Rap; Gospel; Jazz; Blues; Rock n’ Roll, Hip hop: Show tunes; Pop: Everything:

ASSOCIATIONS – Church; Mosque; Clubs;

WHERE TO LIVE – City; Suburbs; Country; another Country:

LANGUAGE-Correct English; Slang; Mix; Ebonics;

EDUCATION – Finish High School; College; Higher Degrees;

ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL MAKE YOU AUTHENTIC

Healing the wounds of Racism.

We are a people who are great but wounded by racism.

This class uses our glorious history as a balm to heal the wounds through proven their higher selves by using various techniques which will bring forth the authentic person God created you to be. For our first class you will need paper and colored pencils, markers or crayons. Bring your children and grandchildren to this class and watch all who come begin to be

Post-Test

1. What do you know about Africa?

 A Lot

Something

Nothing

2. How do you feel about your features? Check one:

Good

Bad

Don’t Know

Eyes

Nose

Lips

Body

Hair

3. What does it mean to be Black?

4. What does it mean to act White?

5. When I get angry I think of.

6. When I feel defeated I remember.

7. myself.

8. I hope to be

9. when I am older

10. What will your legacy be?

11. The information I have learned is

CLASS OVERVIEW

Follow these directions to wash way hurt and fill your soul with the beauty and power from within.

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Get two pieces of paper to write on separately, a pen or pencil and a cup or bowl of water.

 You may play calming music as you go through this process. 

Write down all of the negative racial or personal things that have been said to you, take at least 2 minutes to do this. 

After writing these things down, look at it and then tear the paper up and place the pieces in the water. 

Take a deep breath, take another deep breath. 

It is all right of tears follow this part of the exercise.

Now take the other paper and write down all the positive things about yourself. Write at least 10 if not more. 

Roll this paper up like a scroll and put a ribbon around it. 

Put this paper in a box that you have decorated or that you have bought that is decorative and put it near a mirror, the first mirror that you use in the morning. When you wake up, unroll the paper each morning and make the positive statements. 

This is your important Soul work to regain your authentic self.

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CLASS OVERVIEW

Listen to how the strong Africans became manufactured slaves. Test your own internalized racism.

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Test your internalized racism

When you read these words, what is the first person or image which comes to your mind. Circle the words which describes the image or person.

Please be honest.

President    Black White Male Female

Supreme Court Justice    Black White Male Female

Congress Person    Black White Male Female

Senate         Black White Male Female

Doctor         Black White Male Female

Lawyer.       Black White Male Female

Teacher.      Black White Male Female

Principal.    Black White Male Female

Business Owner  Black White Male Female

Invention   Black White Male Female

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