"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but yourself can free your mind. have no fear for atomic energy
for none of them can stop the time, how long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look, some say its just apart of it, we gotta fulfill
the book, won't you help me sing these songs of freedom." |
This
song epitomizes the call for youth to liberate
themselves, in spite of all the technological
challenges, while encouraging them to reach out
and reach forward to their history and their
ancestors as a source of strength and guidance.
Africa's
greatest victory will be its ability to work
for and with the youth for her advancement. Achievement
of what we see as our African Redemption / Renaissance,
calls for resolution of generational barriers,
reconciling the disconnect between history, culture
and modernization, and encouraging recognition
of our modern-day heroes, heroines, roles models
and mentors.
Youth of today, need to be supported in new ways,
in order for them to face the foes of environmental
destruction, ethnic strife, economic stagnation
and cultural globalization. The pure concept of
One Love espoused by Marley must be realized particularly
with regard to youth as the future not only of Africa
but the world rests in their willing hands and open
hearts.
"Lets get together and feel alright"
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