Ghana: The Black Star of Independece in Africa
Kwame Nkrumah (September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972) Led Ghana to Independence on March 6, 1957. He emerged as one the most influential Pan-Africanist of the 2oth Century. Today marks the 5oth anniversary of Ghana's Independence from British rule. The achievements of Dr. Nkrumah and the support from the people of Ghana remains to be a Black Star in the history of liberation and freedom on the African continent. Ghana is known today as the first African country to gain it's independence. Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, and Morocco became independent in previous years before Ghana in 1951-1956. They are not considered predominantly "Black" countries by the West so Ghana is considered the first "Black" African nation to achieve it's independence. However, the achievements of all of these African nations created a fervor and determination that spread throughout the continent. Note: I had previously referred to Ghana as the first "Black" African nation. This...