Buffalo Soldiers were an all black cavalry and infantry regiments on the western frontier after the Civil War (1866). These African American Soldiers ‘ job was to protect settlers, capture rustlers, protect stagecoaches and help control Native Americans on the western front.
Although most Indian tribes didn’t participate in the enslavement of blacks in America, the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and other tribes did. They used the same violence and brutality against their black slaves as white slave owners did.
I imagine those slaves wished the Buffalo Soldiers, the famous all black, Indian War fighting, US calvary regiment, formed at the Civil War’s end were around before 1866.
Reparationsman does a public service announcement , demanding reparations for millions of black people.
A new super is on the scene, his mission, to collect the 14 trillion dollars and interest in reparations money owed to the African Americans people, or his name isn’t Reparationsman.
’40 Acres And A Mule’ was proposed in congres, for black people newly emancipated from slavery. The bill was voted against leaving most black people with nothing when they left bandage.
But the ex-slave owners were compensated by the government for their losses (reparations). Also white indentured servants were rewarded land when their term ended. This allowed them foundation to build on.
Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States, except for a man in prison. This loophole gave them incentive to arrest, convict and jail ex-slaves for petty crimes.
These unfortunate men found themselves on chain-gangs to do the same work they did during slavery, some ended up on the same plantations from which they were emancipated. What a coincidence, to this day black men are stopped constantly and are jailed for things other people are not. And they make brand name products for slave wages.
The name Jim Crow was from a popular minstrel show in the 1800’s. These racist shows mocked black people and attempted to make blacks look inferior. The Jim Crow laws began after the reconstruction period and ended with the civil rights movement.
These laws were made to separate blacks in parks, movie theaters, stores, restaurants, hotels, employment and just about any place people congregate. These laws resulted in inferior schools, housing and employment for black communities.
The lynching era began when slavery ended and went into the 1900’s. The main reason was that black people came out of slavery with a hunger for knowledge, for prosperity and for the American dream. And constantly disproving white supremacy.
Whites in the south feared losing their status to upwardly mobile blacks, so they did everything in their power to keep black people in their place. One of their strongest tools for this was lynching.
There’s so much proof of this because they were so proud of what they were doing. They kept souvenirs, pieces of the bodies and photographs of the charred victims. And newspapers documented the show lynchings were sometimes crowds reached over 10000, watching a black person being tortured for hours.
Black communities had a history of being destroyed when they were more prosperous than white communities around them (Greenwood, Rosswood and others). In 1919, when soldiers were coming back from World War I, there was tension because of a shortage of jobs and housing.
White Supremacists did not want to compete with Black Men for jobs and Black Men coming from the war were not going to put up with being treated less than a man. In an effort to squash black peoples new found confidence White Supremacists attacked black communities all across the country, burning, killing and rapping.
In order to rebuild America, after the Great Depression, banks gave loans to Americans but excluding the black communities. Whites signed agreements stipulating they would not sell their property to a black person.
Through racist zoning laws, local governments in America were able to segregate black people and push them into inferior housing. So, while most whites were able to lay their foundation for the American Dream, most black people were not.
Welcome to our blog post on the legendary African Warrior Princess, Amina. In the 1600s, she was a princess of Nigeria’s Zazzua kingdom who rose to become a powerful military general. Amina’s story is one of courage, leadership, and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on Nigerian history and culture.
Early Life of Amina
Amina was born into royalty, hailing from the Zazzua kingdom in what is now modern-day Nigeria. She grew up in a world of wealth and privilege, but also one filled with expectations and responsibilities. Amina’s upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of duty and a desire to protect her kingdom.
As the daughter of the ruling monarch, Amina had access to the best education and training available. She learned about strategy, warfare, and diplomacy, which would later shape her remarkable military career.
Amina’s Ascension to Power
When Amina’s father, the king of Zazzau, passed away, she found herself in a position of power. Despite facing opposition from male relatives who believed a woman should not rule, Amina’s leadership qualities and determination allowed her to ascend to the throne.
As the queen of Zazzau, Amina proved her worth as a capable and visionary leader. She focused on strengthening her kingdom’s military and forging alliances with neighboring tribes, ensuring the stability and expansion of her realm.
Amina’s Military Campaigns
Amina’s military prowess was unmatched. She led her cavalry of 20,000 soldiers into numerous battles, conquering territories and expanding the Zazzau kingdom. Her strategic brilliance and fearless nature made her a formidable opponent on the battlefield.
One of Amina’s most notable military conquests was the capture of the fortress city of Kano. This victory solidified her reputation as a fearsome warrior and further cemented the power of the Zazzau kingdom.
Legacy of Amina
Amina’s legacy extends far beyond her military achievements. She became a symbol of female empowerment and strength in Nigerian history. Her reign inspired subsequent generations of warriors and leaders, both male and female.
Today, Amina is revered as The Warrior Princess in Nigeria. Her statue stands proudly at the National Arts Theater in Lagos, serving as a constant reminder of her bravery and leadership. Multiple educational institutes also bear her name, ensuring that her story continues to be shared and celebrated.
Conclusion
Amina’s life as an African Warrior Princess is a testament to the indomitable spirit and remarkable capabilities of African women throughout history. Her journey from princess to military general showcases her exceptional leadership skills and unwavering determination.
We must remember and honor Amina’s legacy, as it serves as an inspiration for all those who strive to overcome adversity and leave a lasting impact on the world. The story of Amina, The Warrior Princess, will forever be etched in Nigerian history and continue to inspire generations to come.
During the Golden Age Of Piracy, (1650’s-1730’s) a legendary black man named Black Caesar and his crew of run away and freed slaves marauded the Caribbean Sea. These black pirates buried their looted booty and treasures on an island in the Florida Keys named in his honor, Black Caesar’s Rock.
The Black General of Carthage fought against Rome in the Punic wars. He accomplished a death defying feat by taking his army through the Alps to reach Rome.
It wasn’t when the Greeks wrote admirably about Ethiopians in their mythologies like Homer’s Iliad and others. (800 BC)
It wasn’t when Nubians conquered Egypt and controled it for 100 years, bringing Egypt back up to its former glory. (750 BC)
It wasn’t when Rome trembled as the Carthaginian General Hannibal circled with his elephants. The Punic Wars. (219 BC)
It wasn’t when Kush destroyed the Roman army in Egypt. And was a major player around the Red Sea. (24 BC)
It wasn’t when the original black image of Jesus was worshiped all over Europe. (300 CE)
It wasn’t when Europe was in its dark ages. When they weren’t washing themselfs and weren’t enjoying the advances like other civilizations. Like Axum (80 BC-825 AD)
It wasn’t when the Moors conquered Spain ruling for centuries, sparking the Euro renaissance with their state of the art medicine, mathimatics, sea navigation and so forth. (700 AD-1492)
White Supremacy began with the rise of Western imperialism which began because Europeans used the Moorish advances brought to Europe. And because of the transatlantic slave trade. They had to justify the horrific treatment by saying Africans were inferior, and the European was his savior. (1500s ’til now).
And only by hiding all these facts could white supremacy exist and flourish.
Imagine growing up as a black child thinking you lived in the greatest country in the history of the world and then you discover something like this went on for almost a hundred years after the Civil War ended.
Number Black Lynchings In America
More than 5,000 black men, women and children were horrifically tortured to death in front of cheering crowds of sometimes more than 30,000 thousand white supremacists, (Men, women and families.) every single weekend.
The times, dates and locations of these so-called (SHOW LYNCHINGS.) were widely reported in all the local news papers so these wonderful Americans could know when and where to arrive.
History of Black Lynchings In America
After these satanic rituals were concluded a fine upstanding American citizen could buy various souvenirs to commemorate the event. Body parts of the black tortured victims, usually severed fingers or penises, or post cards depicting the horror. Many of which still exist today.
The for mentioned body parts were cut off all the black lynching victims while they were still alive and screaming in horror and agony. Their screams were often recorded by phonographs and these recordings were also sold after the event and later at the local drug store for later enjoyment. But most of the attendees just wanted to partake of the horror in real time, and delight at watching black people suffering in person.
Adolf Hitler complimented America
The Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, before he became Germany’s Chancellor in 1933, once complimented America on her treatment of her black citizens. And to think that the Jews of Germany actually thought America would come to their aid when Nazi Germany started doing to them in private what America had been doing to her black citizens in public for decades.
The reason I’m posting this. I was allowed to live in a fantasy land of thinking America was the greatest country ever to exist on Earth. Black people should have a choice to believe that America is the greatest country in the world or not.
