A black figure was carved on the plinth on the south side of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. The man is unidentified, but may be one of the nine West Indians who were listed on board the Victory at the battle. They include Jonathan Hardy, 25, an ordinary seaman, John Thomas, 23, a Jamaican landsman, or John Francois, 32, an ordinary seaman. George Ryan, 24, also was listed as 'African".From Seko:
London is the home of America's mother tonue, english. Yet London holds so many signs of the Motherland. In Trafalgar Square, directly in front of the counsulate for Uganda, Africa is a 
reflief with an image of an African descendant. Britain was the first country to become involved with the enslavement of Africans although Chattel Slavery never occured in London. The Brits just sold enslaved Africans to everyone else. The Brits, when abolishing enslavement initially only made it illegal to transport the enslaved on British vessells. Decades later they stopped enslavement in British teritories. Britain has a long history of single African descendants in London's classical history - Britain also has very vibrant communities of Africans, both Africans proper and African descendants. Thousands of Carib' so-called Blacks, thousands 
of continental Africans, and Black Brits color the landscape of London. Thousands of multi-racial folks add vibrancy to London. And the Mother-continental motif is well embraced here.
reflief with an image of an African descendant. Britain was the first country to become involved with the enslavement of Africans although Chattel Slavery never occured in London. The Brits just sold enslaved Africans to everyone else. The Brits, when abolishing enslavement initially only made it illegal to transport the enslaved on British vessells. Decades later they stopped enslavement in British teritories. Britain has a long history of single African descendants in London's classical history - Britain also has very vibrant communities of Africans, both Africans proper and African descendants. Thousands of Carib' so-called Blacks, thousands 
of continental Africans, and Black Brits color the landscape of London. Thousands of multi-racial folks add vibrancy to London. And the Mother-continental motif is well embraced here.The impressive and historical Harrods of London has an area and an entire stairwell/liftwell is decorated in an Kemetian (Egyptian) motif. I was sure that the renderings would show the time period in Kemet's history when it was overtaken by Assyraians & Europeans which have the "White" looking royalty....................Surprised to say the Harrods which is being Chaired by an Egyptian (his son 
Dodi was killed in the car crash with Princess Diana) has renderings of both the "White Egyptians" and predominately those Kemites who demonstrate Nubian features. A tribute to both Princess Diana & The Egyptian Dodi is on the 1st floor of the store (See photo).
Dodi was killed in the car crash with Princess Diana) has renderings of both the "White Egyptians" and predominately those Kemites who demonstrate Nubian features. A tribute to both Princess Diana & The Egyptian Dodi is on the 1st floor of the store (See photo). Classical African civilization being used to sell Gucci, Prada, and other high end Euro-fashion designers. Gotta' love it. I was knocked out. In addition, the story of Harrods is something of note. I was amazed. I wasn't able to afford anything in Harrods, but the experience inspired me. I'll be able to splurge on my next trip to Harrods, although I won't splurge. 
I just will be in the financial position to splurge.
I just will be in the financial position to splurge.
The Britgerians (My term for British born Blacks of Nigerian heritage such as my new cousin Carol !) are everywere. Ibo and Yourba languages are spoken everywhere. They are some of the most beautiful women (after the Wifey) I have ever seen. I have been surrounded by so many Africans in London I began to wonder if the first became last and we have entered the time where the last will become first. Africans from North Africa and Ethopia were everywhere as well in addition to the Arab descedants who have taken over/moved into/became a part of North Africa and define themselves as North African. There are also many soul-folk from Pakistan, the (so-called) Middle East, and a good contingency of Asian people here.
On our last night in London the Wifey and I stumbled on a club owned by Arthur Baker, an early staple in classic New York Hip-Hop. His DJ was a young white bloke playing some of the most funky music I've ever heard. Upon asking about track that repeated "Afro Riddims"
I find out that this group is a 'Dutch' group from Norway named Afro Soul System........ A group of funky white dudes promoting black culture.... Gotta' love it...... Go buy their album !
I find out that this group is a 'Dutch' group from Norway named Afro Soul System........ A group of funky white dudes promoting black culture.... Gotta' love it...... Go buy their album !There is so much from Africa here that I can't place it all in one post. I know this; those of us who left Africa took her with us. What a beautiful thing. (photo of a Cola Nut presentation during the wedding reception....African culture in London ! O.K...... She's from Africa & He's from America (My other cuz'n Walt) They're both Soul-folk !)
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thanks for the pics
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