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Black Agenda Town Hall Meeting: From Challenges to Citizenship Join a continued town hall dialogue focused on diaspora citizenship, representation, and building a unified Black Agenda in Ghana.

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Diaspora Town Hall & Panel Discussion: “What Does Citizenship in Africa Mean to Me?” at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon 100 Years of Black History Month: From Woodson’s Vision to What We Do Now Presenter: Baba James Small Date & Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026 • 2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM GMT Description (flyer-ready): A centennial moment demands clarity and action. Baba James Small unpacks the origins of Black History...

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Family, I believe many of us are aware that Ghana, through President Mahama, has formally joined the call for Reparations. I think this is a powerful and necessary initiative. However, in my view, this call should not be a solo voice—it must become a choir.

From my understanding, the modern push for reparations for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade gained significant momentum in the United States. I was first introduced to the reparations movement in the 1990s through N’COBRA, while I was still a high school student. At that time, I heard the word reparations long before I fully understood what it truly meant.

Today, I find myself asking an important question:
Does the average Ghanaian fully understand what reparations are, why they matter, and how they conne…

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I asked Chatgpt: Forecast what an alliance between Mali Niger Burkino Faso Ghana Senegal Guinea would look like under the leadership of John Mahama and Ibrahim Traore with the leadership and governance similar to past West African Empires.

An alliance between Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Senegal, and Guinea—under the visionary leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré and John Dramani Mahama, modeled on the governance legacy of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires—could herald a new era of Pan-African sovereignty, cultural renaissance, and regional economic integration.

🌍 Vision of the Alliance: "The New Manden Confederation"
1. Centralized but Inclusive Leadership (Like the Mali Empire)

President Ibrahim Traoré would bring youthful revolutionary zeal and military discipline rooted in resistance and reclamation of sovereignty.

Former President John Mahama would offer statesmanship, diplomacy, and democratic experience, representing continuity and wisdom.

Together, they could form a dual council, much like the Mansa’s court and council of elders—balancing tradition with forward-thinking leadership.

💠 Core Pillars of Governance Inspired by Empire Legacies
A. Decentralized Power with Strong Confederation

Like the Songhai Empire, each state retains internal autonomy but contributes to a federal military, trade council, and Pan-African Parliament.

B. Trade Renaissance (Echoing the Trans-Saharan Routes)

Rebuilding infrastructure: rail and road corridors connecting West African capitals.

Common currency or gold-backed exchange system.

Emphasis on intra-African trade and manufacturing zones.

C. Education & Language Revival

Introduce Mandé, Wolof, Hausa, and Akan languages alongside English/French in curricula.

Pan-African history required in all schools.

Cultural renaissance modeled on Timbuktu’s University of Sankoré.

D. Common Defense and Sovereignty Force

Regional army trained to counter neo-colonial threats, terrorism, and resource theft.

Indigenous intelligence and satellite surveillance (AfriSat programs).

E. Environmental Sovereignty

Sahel Green Wall accelerated with grassroots reforestation.

Agricultural sovereignty with local seed banks and water management modeled on ancient Ghanaian and Songhai irrigation systems.

🕊️ Diplomatic Strategy
Neutral but assertive foreign policy: open to China, Russia, and BRICS+, while reducing Western dependency.

Africa-first governance modeled after Kwame Nkrumah’s vision and Sundiata Keita’s charter of human rights (Manden Charter).

🌟 Sociocultural Impact
Annual Festival of African Unity tracing empire legacies, rotating among capitals.

Use of traditional leadership: Kings, Imams, and Chiefs involved in advisory councils.

Diaspora Engagement Policy to attract Pan-African repatriates in the spirit of Sankofa.

🔚 Conclusion
This alliance—spiritually rooted in the past, but technologically and politically future-focused—could serve as the blueprint for a Second African Renaissance. Like the empires before them, they would stand not just for territory or wealth, but for a unified identity, cultural pride, and African-led governance.

“We are not building kingdoms. We are restoring our rightful place in the world.”
— A vision statement from the New Manden Confederation

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February started off on a heavy note. My wife’s aunt passed away suddenly, and we had to attend her funeral in Mafi Kumasi. I had originally planned to kick off our Black History Month (BHM) program on February 1st, but with the funeral, that wasn’t possible. As we were there, it hit me—February 2nd was the anniversary of my mother Yaa Bea’s passing. That Sunday morning, we visited her grave, poured libations, and placed flowers in her honor. It was an emotional and grounding experience. Looking back, I realize how special that moment was. It reminded me why I do what I do—why these celebrations of our history and culture matter.

This is my fifth year organizing BHM in Ghana with the Born Again Afrikan History Study Group and Real Repatriation Consultant at the Born Again Afrikan Ghana Soul Food now Born Again Afrikan Event Center. Every year, I put my heart and soul into this program—not just as an event organizer but as a father, a mentor, and a member of the African Diaspora reclaiming our history. Instead of organizing different types of events, I’ve made it a priority to focus on education, empowerment, and culture. This year’s theme, “Black Inventors,” is powerful. We are celebrating the minds that changed the world—African and Black inventors whose contributions often go unrecognized.

I’ve been working non-stop since January to bring together a strong network of organizations and individuals to make this happen. We’ve got:
Sankofa Global Project - Alex Kwarpong Tracy Gray
Edna Oliver Asarei of the Mawu Klenam Foundation and the National Youth Authority
Luyusah Mohammed, District Coordinator, an incredible partner over the years
Nana Sarpong Isreal (Appiah) Nana Appiah Kwaku of Blood Drive, Save Life Foundation, who’s organizing a blood drive
Mawu Klenam leading a clothing drive to help expectant mothers and those in need
The MMG Foundation group Mosiah Marcus Garvey Foundation, one of our key sponsors, providing a keynote speaker Mr. Neville Buchanan Girma Melekot
Morgan Academy STEM School, where my kids go. Their students will be performing drama and cultural pieces
The Future Leaders of Africa, a group my wife, Janet Muhammad, has been mentoring, will perform skits about Black inventors
Emerging English Coaching, a long-time supporter of Born Again Afrikan events
And it’s not just organizations—we’ve got young people from the Discover Akosombo Area Book Club stepping up to help, especially Brother Fritz, who’s been working hard to get the space cleaned up and ready.

Let’s be real—organizing people isn’t easy. It takes patience, flexibility, and, honestly, thick skin. I know I’m not always the easiest person to work with, but I’m learning to be more flexible. At the end of the day, what matters is that we create something meaningful for the community.

One of the things I’m most excited about? The food. We’re bringing together African American soul food, Ghanaian dishes, and some Jamaican flavors, thanks to our brothers and sisters from the Marcus Garvey movement. It’s going to be a fusion of cultures, history, and good vibes.

Growing up in the U.S., I often heard that African Americans didn’t have a culture. Now, here I am, celebrating Black History Month in Ghana, surrounded by my people, honoring our ancestors, and teaching the next generation about their history. This is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

So, I invite you to be part of this special day on February 22, 2025. Come out, learn about Black inventors, enjoy the performances, and celebrate our shared heritage. Let’s make history together.

See you there!