Afro Unidad is a Pan-African cultural kinship movement founded in 2020 by Afro organizations and artists. The movement includes over 50 Afro Ambassadors across 16 countries who host events and programs globally. Our actions are focused on Consciousness, Liberation, Healing, and Unity. We are a decolonization movement that hopes to assist in the liberation of Africans subjected to centuries of oppression in the Americas. We understand that culture is power, and that Black Atlantic culture is one of the most influential forces in the modern world.
NEW AFRO UNIDAD BOOK! This book provides details and an overview of eight aspects of Afro-culture across the diaspora: traditions, history, ancestors, music/dance, food, fashion/hair, spirituality, and philosophy. It operates from an Afro Unidad framework with the four principles of consciousness, freedom, healing, and unity.
FEATURED ITEMS INCLUDE :
History of Afro-diaspora/experience
450+ rebellions/uprisings of enslaved Africans across 40+ countries
300+ styles of Afro music in 50+ countries
300+ events/traditions/calendar
200+ titles Afro diaspora booklist
200+ images/art/maps/charts over 500 years
100+ Afro dance moves/styles
100+ Afro drums and instruments
100+ African/Afro diaspora proverbs
50+ Afro symbols & meanings
50+ country profiles across the diaspora
50+ Black scientists/inventors/innovations
60+ Afro-Liberators/Queens/Kings
Afro recipes for nutrition/body/hair
Afro art and art history
Afro-culture criminalization laws across 20+ countries
30+ Afro Spirituality religions and 100+ Orisha facts
FILM/ DOCUMENTARY
“Afro Unidad: Roots and Rebellions”
Afro-descendants from eight countries reflect on their roots and culture in a time of international uprising. Dissatisfied with the limited knowledge about their African heritage, some participate in DNA testing to discover ancient truths about their ancestors. Afro creatives share reflections from Panama, Jamaica, Peru, United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Argentina, South Africa in this documentary about unity. The music and dance of the Afro diaspora provide a rich flavor and soundscape to the film.
