Pan-Africanism
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noun
Pan-africanismo
1. A political and social movement that emphasizes the unity and solidarity of African peoples and nations, regardless of national boundaries
Pan-Africanism emerged as a powerful force during the decolonization movements of the mid-20th century.
O pan-africanismo surgiu como uma força poderosa durante os movimentos de descolonização de meados do século XX.
2. The ideology that advocates for the integration and cooperation of African countries in political, economic, and cultural matters
Pan-Africanism seeks to promote African solutions to African problems.
O pan-africanismo busca promover soluções africanas para os problemas africanos.
3. A movement promoting cultural pride, identity, and heritage among people of African descent worldwide
Pan-Africanism has influenced art, music, and literature across the diaspora.
O pan-africanismo influenciou a arte, música e literatura em toda a diáspora.
Pan-Africanism holds significant cultural and historical importance in Brazil due to its large African diaspora and Afro-Brazilian identity movements. It has influenced Brazilian music, literature, and social activism. In the United States, Pan-Africanism has been central to the Civil Rights Movement and Black nationalist movements. The concept is closely associated with influential leaders like Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois in the USA, and Kwame Nkrumah and Julius Nyerere in Africa.
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