Why African British?
We use the term African British as a legal definition used to refer to the community previously mislabelled as Afro-Caribbean, Black British, UK Black, Coloured and Black. It embraces all British nationals with antecedents originating directly from Africa or indirectly via African diasporic communities, such as those in the Caribbean and South America. Our ideological position is that we are we are Africans in Britain - stakeholders and residents but not subjects.
Is Ligali a reparations organisation?
No. We are a Pan-African human rights based organisation focused on challenging media misrepresentation and facilitating community healing by self empowerment and the securing of justice for Africans. Whilst we believe that Africa is due reparations from the perpetrators of the Maafa we do not campaign for them nor beg for apologies and financial compensation.
Is Ligali biased against Africans from the Caribbean?
No. As part of our progressive Pan-African agenda we seek to reclaim our cultural identity, spiritual focus and socio-political sovereignty. Part of this reclamation is the rejection of backward terms like "West Indian", "Coloureds", "blacks", "Afro-Caribbean" and "People of Colour". These terms were created by others as labels to define African people.
Does Ligali have anti-religion agenda?
No, but we do seek to work in tandem with a traditional Africentric spiritual ethos. It is our view that a return to the indigenous spiritual beliefs and many of the traditional healing practices and rituals of our Ancestors are essential in order to provide a solution to many of the issues facing African people worldwide.
Does Ligali hate non-Africans?
No. The Ligali position on non-Africans is simple. We work with all those that are willing to support our Pan African human rights agenda. We strongly oppose those who are racist and anti-African.
Ligali is based in the UK, is it public funded or government sanctioned?
No. Although we are an African British organisation in reality this simply means we are a Pan African organisation based in Britain. Whilst in the most instances we are prepared to accept donation and grants for our existing work, we are not prepared to compromise our ability to hold an uncompromising stance when challenging pan-African human right abuses and ethnicity based inequality. Our primary work is on issues affecting the African British community who are within our direct sphere of influence. Our strategic objective is to facilitate the improvement of socio-political conditions for all worldwide.
Does Ligali believe in 'western' democracy?
No. But we do believe in the right for all people to self determine under accountable democratic systems of self rule no matter where they are in the world. It is our view that the existing model of democracy as practiced by western nations such as the UK and the US is fundamentally corrupt and has little moral legitimacy.
Is Ligali a 'black' nationalist organisation?
Yes and No depending on your definition of a 'black' nationalism. No - because we do not seek to establish a seperate nation inside the UK. Yes - because we do support our right to self govern under a Pan African framework inside the UK.
Does Ligali have a bias in favour of African women?
Yes. Whilst we would not describe ourselves as a 'feminist' movement for cultural reasons, we do believe it necessary to have a specific policy that seeks to help address the socio-political imbalance that continues to oppress African women on the Continent and throughout the Diaspora.
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