Best Of The Aware Show With Itibari M. Zulu: African Diaspora Foundation

 Itibari M. Zulu is vice president of the African Diaspora Foundation whose mission is to unite globally for peace and sustainability in Africa through education. He talks about the colonization of Africa by the Europeans and more regional conflict.  Itibari believes conflict whether overseas or domestically can be solved. There are many alternatives, especially when you work with youth, to teach about peace and prosperity, as well as learning leadership skills at a young age.   He discusses the work he’s done toward peace and non-violence, working with veterans of the Civil Rights Movement. Itibari talks about how there’s so much conflict in Africa, yet he knows it can be a peaceful place. He also discusses activities in the academic communities including forums and workshops, as well as work with the consulate of South Africa. Itibari talks about his time in Johannesburg and the Peace Conference there. They taught about non-violence and reconciliation. It was an opportunity to make a contribution and also advise teachers there. He is the former director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies Library & Media Center at UCLA, and provost of instruction and curriculum at Amen-Ra Theological Seminary. He is currently developing the King-Luthuli Transformation Centre peace library and distance (new technology) learning center in Johannesburg. Info: www.theadf.com