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“I am a child of former slaves who had a system imposed on them. I had an economic system imposed on me.” - Lauryn Hill

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losed: SOUTH AFRICA. Valreef gold mine. Newly arrived workers wait in line for medical examination. 1973. by Eve Arnold

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manufactoriel: yagazieemezi: Surma boy, Ethiopia According to Suri oral tradition, they came to their present territory near Mount Naita about 200 years ago from the banks of the Nile River. First they came to the Akobo (eastwards from the Nile). Then the Meyun clan (part of the Suri at the time) went south to settle at Boma while the remaining Suri traveled across the border and settled at Koma. Around 1890, the Suri were constantly harassed by the Amhara, Gimira and Tirma. As a result of this harassment, numerous Suri were forced to join the Meoun clan (at Meyun). In 1925, not long after this incident, the Suri settled on the Boma Plateau. The Suri is not the only tribe in the south of Ethiopia. There are around twelve more, and all are surrounded by tension. Each tribe has its own share of weapons, making battles more violent. The Suri have one primary enemy, the Nyangatom. On a regular basis the Nyangatom and another enemy of the Suri, the Toposa, team up to raid the Suri’s cattle. The Second Sudanese Civil War has also taken a toll on the Suri. This conflict has pushed neighboring tribes into Suri’s land and is a constant competition to keep what they have. Gun battles are most common during the dry season. Around this time the Suri move their cattle down south to find new ground. State authorities haven’t made these hundreds of deaths their priority or provided any form of justice for those involved.  (surma people )

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From the book DREADS by Francesco Mastalia and Alfonse Pagano.

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ukpuru: “Young man of Ubuluku” [present day northern Delta State, Nigeria] Igbo man taken by Northcote Thomas, early 20th century.

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rootsnbluesfestival: Nina Simone

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lapetitecole: Oman  1917  National Geographic   photographer unknown

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insidejamarifox: Oh Lauryn, Lauryn, Lauryn… My Lauryn. lauryn hill is one of my favorite artists.i bumped TMEOLH for a year straight.i may need to bump it… View Post

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respectafuckingkiller: I’VE LIVED A LIFE THAT’S FULL. I’VE TRAVELED EACH AND EVERY HIGHWAY.