Hello, and welcome to Moutimbasblogs, this page is dedicated to the study, research and celebration of black History. From the British Isles across to the African continent, I will be excavating scripts, paintings and artefacts from around the world. Bringing to light unknown stories of men and women who have been written out of history. Figures such as John Blanke, the sixteenth century trumpeter who played in Henry VIII’s court. The Moroccan seamstress Mary Fillis, to the Ivory Bangle Lady.
On this journey, I will be seeking to answer some of our most perplexing questions. Were there black people in Britain before the Windrush? Who put and end to the slave trade and why? What was Africa like before colonization? As well as many more. History is a shattered mirror, each fragmented piece reflecting a part of ourselves. In the form of tombstones, statues and obelisks it engulfs us and forms our collectives consciousness. For those that dare to pursue, it becomes a torch awakening the spirit and enlightening the world around them.
At current, the national curriculum does not recognise the contribution of black people in any of the educational fields. Thus, black children are participating in an education system that overlooks the achievements of their ancestors. This can have a debilitating effect on ones identity as well as ones relationship with the world around them. Resulting in; negative self image, inferiority complex and low self-esteem. Whereas, the study of history encourages self-pride, open mindedness, and the respect of differences. Looking back at the lives of those that lived before our time should inspire us to replicate their great feats. Or at the very least, forewarn us of duplicating their errors. So please, join me on this wondrous voyage.
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