By Kwame Ture on Socialism and African Liberation
Celebrating a Pan-African Visionary: Kwame Ture on Socialism and African Liberation
Today, November 15th, marks the 27th anniversary of the passing of the iconic pan-African revolutionary Kwame Ture (formerly Stokely Carmichael) in Conakry, Guinea. In honor of his lifelong dedication to the struggle, we remember one of his powerful insights that challenged colonial thought.
Challenging the Myth of ‘White’ Socialism
In a memorable address, Ture directly dispelled the “pernicious myth” that socialism is a “white” concept, a narrative often used to discourage Africans from exploring it as a viable path for self-determination.
Drawing on his illustrious, decades-long record in the global struggle for African liberation, Ture affirmed that the principles of socialism were relevant and necessary for the continent’s development.
A Legacy of Revolution
Tureโs commitment to pan-Africanism guided his life across multiple continents:
ย โช Early Years: He began his journey in a decolonizing Trinidad and Tobago.
ย โช United States: He rose to prominence as Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and, crucially, initiated the Black Power movement.
ย โช African Continent: Later in life, he relocated to the mother continent, serving as an adviser to the visionary Guinean President Ahmed Sรฉkou Tourรฉ and founding the All-African Peopleโs Revolutionary Party (A-APRP).
Though Kwame Ture was taken from us at the young age of 57, his teachings and uncompromising commitment to Black Power, Pan-Africanism, and socialism continue to inspire generations of revolutionaries worldwide.
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