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#freedomfriday The Republic of New Afrika was founded on March 31, 1968 in Detroit Michigan.
The RNA's goals were
1. To form a Black nation in GA, MS, SC, AL, & LA.
2. Reparations for slavery
3. To have a referendum for Black people to decide whether they want their own nation or to stay in the United States
1. To form a Black nation in GA, MS, SC, AL, & LA.
2. Reparations for slavery
3. To have a referendum for Black people to decide whether they want their own nation or to stay in the United States
Robert Williams was elected provisional president of the RNA and Betty Shabazz was second vice president.
The RNA espoused socialism, cooperative economics, self-determination, reparations, and anti-colonial solidarity.
The RNA produced a "Declaration of Independence"
The RNA faced persecution from the FBI and had been violently attacked in Detroit and Mississippi for their efforts. Many members were arrested and placed in prison.
The RNA believe that Black people had not been given an option of choice in becoming independent or becoming citizens of the United States after the end of slavery.
Black people are considered a captive and colonized nation of people forged through our experience here in the USA.
