The Widsom of the Jewels

enlightenment06 · #1 07-28-2004, 11:42 AM

Greetings Brothers. I have just returned from Egypt and Ghana, in what was an amazing journey.

Having been to the Motherland, and seen the remains of Misr (ancient Egypt), I know now that what the Jewels believed in, and set as the foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha is true.

The notion of Greek knowledge and philosophy being stolen from Egypt is true, and the peoples of Africa are indeed great contributors to human civilization.

The Jewels did not create a false story to build Alpha Phi Alpha on, and did not just take what they saw in historically white fraternities and put an Afrocentric spin on it.

In Ghana I learned that Brother DuBois believed in so much more than the popular Talented Tenth theory. He was a great Pan-Africanist, and promoted the idea of African peoples uniting all over the world. His home in Ghana, where he died, is now a museum that is in desperate need of support and exposure.

In my opinion, every African in the Diaspora should make a pilgramage to the Motherland.

If anyone would like to discuss this further, or would like information on to make a trip yourself, please feel free to PM me.

The Original Ape · #2 07-29-2004, 04:28 PM

I learned about THE JEWELS prior to going on line; and did some additional reading on them after crossing. I learned about Bro. DuBois before and after crossing, and I was equally impressed with him. I have ALWAYS wanted to visit Ghana and Egypt, but I have not created the opportunity yet. I do plan to get there though.

enlightenment06 · #3 07-30-2004, 02:28 PM

Eta Lambda Chapter out of Atlanta is sponsoring a trip to Egypt for next summer. Otherwise for trips to Egypt, Ghana, or places in the African Diaspora check out http://www.africanroutes.biz, which is the family business.

PHAShriner/1906 · #4 08-28-2004, 10:45 PM

Hotep Brothers. Alpha Brothers, we must examine what was provided by way of Bro. Enlightenment06, because such is very scholarly and full of the Light of Alpha. I resided in Cairo Egypt for nearly a year and witnessed much of what Bro. Enlightenment06 probably observed. The VISION of the Jewels cannot be taken for granted and must be studied FOREVER!

Ideal08 · #5 08-30-2004, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by enlightenment06
In my opinion, every African in the Diaspora should make a pilgramage to the Motherland.

I concur!!!!! Be looking for a PM from me shortly...

ETA: I just sent this looong PM with aaalllll these questions, and your PM box is full.

Let me know when you're all cleaned out. Thanks!

PHAShriner/1906 · #6 08-30-2004, 10:06 AM

Hotep Ideal08, I agree. Your view about experiencing an "Motherland Homecoming" is on point.

enlightenment06 · #7 09-27-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by Ideal08
I concur!!!!! Be looking for a PM from me shortly...

ETA: I just sent this looong PM with aaalllll these questions, and your PM box is full. Let me know when you're all cleaned out. Thanks!

My bad! I've cleaned out my inbox. I'm surprised how quick it fills up!

Ideal08 · #8 10-06-2004, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by enlightenment06
My bad! I've cleaned out my inbox. I'm surprised how quick it fills up!

Frat, ignore the PM I sent you. I'll figure the questions out and send them to you again!