Shaka Zulu Influence

He faced a lot of problems and challenges along the way. South African officials tried to stop PK and Africans from fighting for freedom but their unity won against injustice. In this movie, educating Africans was one of the weapons for fighting

Thesis Statement: Apartheid may have been a horrible era in South African history, but only so because the whites were forced to take action against the outrageous and threatening deeds of the blacks in order to sustain their power.

Everyone knows a guy by the name of Tupac Shakur, but how do people know Mr. Shakur? Maybe it is by the hardcore gangster and obscene rap lyrics directed towards people, more so aimed towards his east coast rivals. As years went on, more and more people viewed a handful of Tupac’s music as a true work of art, containing strong messages along with stories from his troubled childhood and young adulthood. Later on in both Tupac’s life and career, he began to realize the demise of the African American culture as a whole. During his last stint in prison, not only did he realized all of this wrongdoing throughout this life, but also the negative influence rap and hip hop had over the young African American community. What happened during his incarnation,

Michael Jordan. MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness, Money, Black Cat, the list goes on. Call him what you want, but one thing is for sure; he is one of the greatest and most influential athletes of all time. Not only did he leave his mark on basketball forever, but he also sparked the the globalization of American sport. Growing up in a small, middle class town, Jordan defied all odds in order to make it as a player. He was cut from his high school team as a sophomore and dealt with racism soon after, yet finished his NBA career with six championship rings (LaFeber 30). But how did Michael Jordan become the icon that is pervasive today?

In the 1970s the shockwave that would be known as hip hop rose from the economic situation of New York City, especially the black and Latino neighborhoods. However, while hip hop music was born in the Bronx, it both is part of and speaks to a long line of black American and African cultural traditions. Many observers also make a connection between rap and West African griot tradition, the art of wandering storytellers known for their knowledge of local settings and superior vocal skills. Additionally, rhymed verses are an important part of African American culture in both the public and private realms.

Africa, a majestic country, with abundance of natural resources and have one of the most advanced civilization that took place along the Nile river from 3,000BCE, was a peaceful continent. Thousands of tribes in Africa developed their own rich and distinctive languages, cultures, and religions from one another. Among all the tribes, “Zulu” was the most well-known tribe consisting 22% of the 45 million South Africans, formally established in the early 19th century in KwaZulu-Natal province, which is along the Indian Ocean; northeastern part of current Africa. Just like all the tribes, Zulu always thanked the mother nature and treated their environment with mindful care and dignity. The subtropical climate and fertile plains of KwaZulu-Natal province enabled Zulu members to cultivate bountiful crops and fruits. Every year, they celebrated numerous traditional festivals, but far most interesting one

The first major piece of work to be written about the Anglo-Zulu war, with a small chapter devoted to the battle of Isandlwana, is called The History of the Zulu War and Its Origin by Frances Ellen Colenso. Written in 1880, one year after the war concluded, Colenso wrote in a Pro-nationalist focus. He applauds the camp tactics employed by Lord Chelmsford, General of British Forces in South Africa and Natal, and does in no way seem to dislike or question the Generals commands. As stated above, this a very short chapter in a very large book. There are thirty pages devoted to Isandlwana in a book of over 400 pages. The thesis of the book is “However insufficient the result may prove, we shall at least hope that our work may give some slight assistance to the maintenance of which alone can ensure the true honour of the British name .” The way the book was written, it is a very pro-British book with emphasis on helping the British reputation. The book does leave out a lot of important details because it is written one year after the event. Reading it, the book

King Kalākaua's parents were high chief Kahanu Caeser Kapa`akea and high chiefess Anale`a Keohokālole. Since he was born in a royal family, it’s a Hawaiian custom that he must be adopted. So Kalākaua was originally supposed to be adopted and promised to Kuini Liliha, Ka`ahumanu II. But Kalākaua's grandfather, and Liliha decided that he would be adopted by high chiefess Ha`aheo Kaniu. Soon after he was adopted, Kalākaua moved to Lāhainā, Maui with Ha`aheo. He lived on Maui until he was four years old then he moved back to O'ahu so he could get an education. Ha`aheo died in 1843 in Lāhainā and Kalākaua lived with his biological parents on O'ahu. He was the oldest brother of Moses, James Kaliokalani, Queen Lili`uokalani, Princess Ka`iulani, Ka`imina`auao, Kinini, Likelike, and William Pitt Leleiohoku II. He grew up in Honolulu, HI and attended Royal School called the "Chiefs' Children's School." At school he learned and became fluent in both the English and Hawaiian languages. As a schoolboy he was known for his good sense of humor and fun more than for his intelligence and brilliance as a scholar. By the year 1856 he was part of the major staff for King Kamehameha IV. In 1852 at age 16, Kalākaua received his first army commission with the title and rank as the army captain. Kalākaua married the high chiefess Queen Kapi'olani, she was

Based on research it would seem that Whaunica was an enslaved African in the first half of the 18th century. It can be said that she was one of the many enslaved Africans that showed a high degree of insubordination. It was noted that there level of insubordination extended to not being able to take out the trash which was considered to be the easiest task set. There are several accounts that point to that Whaunica and other enslaved African were without the slightest realization of consequences for ones insubordination. a statement from the book Unyielding Spirits as follows the mill was obliged to be stopped ; and when the driver on that station insisted on their doing their duty, a little fierce young devil Miss Whaunica flew at his throat

Queen Nzinga was believed to be born during the last half of the 1500’s. During her early life, she grew up with her father as a leader. Her father Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba was a ruler before her. He started his ruling by leading his people against Portuguese colonialists. Queen Nzinga Mbande was the monarch in Mbundu people. She became the queen when her brother committed suicide. During that time there was rising demand for the slave trade. She always refused to allow anybody to control her nation. This lead to tons of struggles throughout the 16th century. Though she had no formal education she was a great leader. This was because during this time there was some enlightenment in the education field in England but none in Africa.

The life story of Nelson Mandela has long become a legend, a story that transcends race, borders, culture, or language. He is one of the greatest leaders to ever step foot on this Earth. He was willing to give up his own personal freedoms for the good of his people. Still, his decisions at major points in his lifetime hold lessons for individuals who are inspired of becoming good leaders. Many leaders are inspired by the actions and decision-makings abilities of Mandela. He kept the interest of others before his own. This is what made Nelson Mandela a great leader, and worthy of winning a Nobel Prize. From the decisions he made, and his life experiences while fighting for human rights, one can conclude that Mandela is truly

He describes exploring with the ANC and makes the claim that he was “met with sympathy… and promises of help” for their grounds in South Africa (paragraph 38). He names a generous quantity of world leaders as his supporters. This respect makes the trial of his cause seem all the more undeserved.

Although whites held superior positions within South Africa, they were outnumbered by blacks, yet they still managed to overpower them.

Nelson Mandela was an exceptional leader, as President he took South Africa to somewhere it had never been. He valued his time as President, because he knew his time was limited; often working days without a break. Each step of the way he took risks for the good of the people. When told he was ‘risking his political capital and his future as a leader’, he replied, “The day I am afraid to do that is the day I am no longer fit to lead.”

I have always thought that Nelson Mandela has been one of the most important people in history. I find it very fascinating that one man could end the Apartheid and that is why I want to find out more about this. South Africa is a country with a past of enforced racism and separation of its multi-racial community. The White Europeans invaded South Africa and started a political system known as 'Apartheid' (meaning 'apartness'). This system severely restricted the rights and lifestyle of the non-White inhabitants of the country forcing them to live separately from the White Europeans. I have chosen to investigate how the Apartheid affected people’s lives, and also how and why the Apartheid system rose and fell in South Africa.