Why Black Americans Should Explore Doing Business in Africa
By Kamau Austin
As mentioned earlier in some of my past articles there is a troubling trend gaining traction on social media—an escalating quasi-movement pushing division between Black Americans, Caribbeans, and Africans. What we are witnessing is nothing new; it is a modern form of digital tribalism that plays directly into the hands of white supremacy. The goal is simple: divide and conquer.
The Danger of Digital Division
Some myopic voices within movements like ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) and FBA (Foundational Black Americans) have allowed legitimate frustrations about reparations and historic injustice to morph into hostility toward other people of African descent. While the fight for reparations is righteous and long overdue, framing it in a way that alienates global Black communities is a recipe for isolation, weakness, and—ultimately—invisibility in this increasingly white-supremacist political climate.
Instead of arguing over who is “more authentic,” we should be building coalitions across continents. We are stronger together than apart. Every time we allow artificial lines to divide us, we hand power back to those who profit from our fragmentation.
Published Author in Her Family
Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy I Want to be a Doctor. Based on her own remarkable journey, this captivating story encourages children to dream big, believe in themselves, and fearlessly pursue their aspirations.
As the first medical doctor in her family, Dr. Alexis has always been driven by a passion for medicine and a desire to make a difference in the world. Her inspiring tale begins with her childhood dreams and takes readers on a heartfelt journey of determination, resilience, and triumph. To Order Her Book Click Here or on Amazon.
To see our exclusive interview with Dr. Donald Tap here.
A False Divide in the Face of Global Opportunity
It is both ironic and tragic. On one hand, many African Americans are building successful businesses in Africa, forming powerful partnerships, and even becoming millionaires. On the other hand, too many are locked in endless online squabbles over identity and ownership of culture.
Meanwhile, nations like China, Russia, and the United States are making strategic moves to secure Africa’s vast natural and mineral resources. They recognize what we too often ignore — that Africa is not just the cradle of civilization, but one of the fastest-growing economic frontiers on Earth.
Black America may number around 44 million strong, but across the globe there are nearly 2 billion people of African descent. Imagine the leverage, wealth, and influence that could be generated if we united economically across borders. Yet many of us continue to invest in white-owned corporations that marginalize Black enterprise, while criticizing those who try to build transnational Black businesses.
Real Examples of Success and Vision
This isn’t theory — it’s already happening.
Take the late Stan Simmons, the visionary curator of the African Art Collection in Brooklyn. Simmons became a multimillionaire by sponsoring trips to Africa, using the proceeds to buy two brownstones near downtown Brooklyn — properties now worth at least $5 million. His priceless art collection and the land he was granted in Ghana, where he was made a king, are testaments to the prosperity possible through Afro-global engagement. Learn more about the art collection of my friend and ancestor Stan Simmons click here.
Then there’s Darrell K. Choates, Sr., a trailblazing African American businessman who first secured major U.S. contracts — including a $30 million airport redevelopment project in New York. He then leveraged those successes to win additional multimillion-dollar contracts to rebuild airports in Ghana and Kenya, expanding his empire into the international arena. Choates exemplifies how Black entrepreneurs can bridge U.S. expertise with Africa’s infrastructure boom, opening pathways to generational wealth. To see more about the multimillion dollar projects of Darrell K. Choates Click Here
About Kamau Austin, is the award winning Publisher of the Black News Scoop, The Southeast Queens Scoop, and Scoop Publications, a division of AMS Digital Media. He is a long time activist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author.
Austin has also been featured in Black Enterprise, Fortune Magazine Small Business, CNN, radio, cable, and countless newspapers and blog sites.
New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain
Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in a witty, down-to-earth book. Truth and compassion are foretold, using poetic frames called ‘The Wises,’ and the help of opinionated little emojis bringing laughter and thought-provoking conclusions throughout.
The author encourages her readers, whom she also calls partners, to stop wrestling with the hard knocks of the past. She expresses how voluntarily walking back into time precedes trauma healing. Confronting lingering pains is a step toward strength and hope for the future. ‘Blame It’ delves into the author’s life experiences, bringing to life the importance of using Full Circle Moments to find resolutions.
Throughout Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, the reader grows to understand through a unique interpretation that what we are destined to become grows out of the years we’ve already traveled. Further, our future hinges on how we address the pains of the past. Other expressions focus on how desires in the present are carved out of having a clear vision that old, lingering strongholds must be defeated. A history of suffering is a prerequisite for becoming fed up enough to demand enjoyment now!
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nZinga Austin is also the Co-publisher of Our Black News Scoop and Southeast Queens Scoop. The documentary of about 1/2 hr long is getting rave reviews.
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