Breakdown:
- The Origins of Advanced Civilization:
- Egyptian Pioneers: Teach children that the roots of advanced civilization, including science, math, philosophy, religion, and architecture, began in ancient Egypt.
- Black Egyptians: Emphasize that the first Egyptians were Black, countering misrepresentations in Hollywood movies.
- Challenging Historical Myths:
- Christopher Columbus: Explain that Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas.
- Mansa Musa: Highlight Mansa Musa of Mali as the richest man in history.
- Global Explorers: Inform them that Black Egyptians were among the first to travel the world, discovering Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
- Egyptian Contributions to Mathematics and Science:
- Innovations: Share that many mathematical and scientific principles, such as the meter, π (3.14), and the golden ratio, were invented in Egypt.
- Geometric Theorems: Attribute several geometric theorems to ancient Egyptians, rather than Pythagoras and Thales.
- Imhotep: Introduce Imhotep as one of the greatest scholars, often omitted from history books.
- African Heritage and Inventions:
- Human Ancestry: Affirm that the earliest human ancestors were discovered in Africa.
- Black Contributions: Acknowledge the numerous inventions and contributions by Black people throughout history, often uncredited.
- Cultural Heritage and Western Exploitation:
- Looting and Vandalism: Discuss how Western expeditions looted African artwork for museums and vandalized cultural heritage by breaking the noses of Egyptian statues to obscure their Black origins.
- Self-Reliance and Ancestral Belief:
- Work Ethic: Encourage children to work diligently rather than waiting for divine intervention, as manna from heaven never fell.
- Ancestral Intercession: Teach them to believe in and seek guidance from their ancestors, who can intercede with the Creator.
- Forgiveness and Understanding:
- Truth and Reconciliation: Advocate for understanding and forgiveness upon learning the truth about historical falsifications, rather than harboring hatred.
By educating children on these truths, we can instill a sense of pride, resilience, and a deeper understanding of their rich heritage and contributions to the world.