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Greetings Black Secret Progressives,
With the arrival of Spring, The Black Secret is in full gear with an action-packed program for you. We have also recently returned from the motherland, doing work and being involved with key initiatives both in Egypt and Ethiopia. With The Black History Man Robin Walker rubbing shoulders with Ethiopian dignitaries and political figures including the President Taye Atske Selassie in Addis Abba this February. As well as Brother Jeorge travelling the length of the river Nile from Cairo, the White Desert, Saqqara, Luxor, Aswan, all the way to Abu Simbel in the far South of the Uplands, at the start of the year in preparation for our forthcoming Black Secret Cultural Tours to Ancient Kemet, the Motherland and Beyond, which is shaping up to be something special.
The Start of 2026 has also seen the loss and transition of two of our greatest cultural titans, Dr Charles Sumner Finch III from the world of Black & African History on Saturday 17th January 2026. And the seminal political leader and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jaskson on Tuesday 17th February 2026. We at the Black Secret will be celebrating the life and achievements of both of these cultural giants with a series of events and programs dedicated to their significant works and achievements. The first of which was our Town Hall Forum Masterclass on Ancient Egypt and the Origin of Science and Technology on Saturday 28th March dedicated to the memory of Dr. Charles Finch III, was an incredible experience, Robin delivered a powerful and fact packed lecture that blow minds wide open. The discussion with our Black Secret Progressives afterwards was also an engaging affair with contributions and ideas been shared by Progressives all over the world.
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If you haven’t experienced our live Town Hall Forum’s before, why not join us on our next Charles Finch lecture on science and technology which will take place at the end of the month, on Sunday 26th April, available and exclusive to all subscribing members. Learn more about this towards the bottom of this email.
We’re are also about to launch phase 6, of our Children and Family Study Classes, designed for the whole family, for parents and children to study African and Black history together. Our first module in our Children and Family Study course will be 12 classes on Exploring Early and Medieval Nigeria. Find out more about this great new addition further into the newsletter.
The New Black Film Collective XPO
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King Kang, or Konquered? The Controvesial Fireside Chat
Opening things up in the afternoon on the Friday ( 17th April ) program at 12.15pm, Bro Jeorge and special guests will be part of ‘King Kang, or Konquered? A ‘fun, lively and controversial’ panel discussion lead by The New Black Film Collective’s Brother Hakim, exploring the themes of the Black male image and portrayal within film and television, and Black figures being ‘cancelled’ such as the more recent treatment of say… Jonathan Majors. For those who can make it, this is going to be a thought-provoking experience and whole lot of fun!
TNB XPO 2026
Date: 17 – 19 April 2026
Location: BLOC Cinema
ArtsOne Building, 1 Westfield Way
London E1 4PD
Cost: Daytime Industry Programme - Free Tickets
Evening Audience Programme - Subsidised Tickets
For more information visit: https://www.tnbfc.co.uk/tx26
Global Black Centre Annual Council Meeting
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| The Black Secret’s very own Black History Man Robin Walker was a keynote speaker at the 2026 Annual Council Meeting of the Global Black Centre held on 28th February at the Adwa Victory Memorial, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Robin was invited in his capacity as Vice President of the Diaspora Division. Born from grass roots initiatives first held at the London Ethiopian Embassy in 2021 under the guidance and vision of business man Mr. Tsegaye Chama ( Secretary General ), the Global Black Centre has gone on to establish itself as a major Pan African institution now based at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Abba. Focused on celebrating and propagating African History, its achievements and displaying historic artefacts from across the Diaspora, the Centre now has the full political support and backing of the Ethiopian government.
The Annual Council Meeting was attended by delegates from around the world, with many Ethiopian officials in attendance contributing speeches in support of this global initiative, including H.E. Selamawit Kassa, Ethiopia’s Minister of Tourism. Robin delivered the keynote cultural speech, highlighting the importance of representing all of our collectively histories worldwide through an African centred lens and having this critical institution that will serve as a foundation for reflection, showcasing our history, study and cultural development that will instil proud and an understanding of self that will inspire and move us forward as a people.
Robin was preceded at the podium by the President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie, who gave an impassioned speech about the import of the Global Black Centre and the pride he had in the fact that it was located on Ethiopian soil, the home of Africa’s unbowed Spirit. Robin even had a moment with President Taye himself, when he came on stage and needed a drink before beginning his speech, the President helped out The Black History Man by shared his own water with Robin. No doubt in the spirit of solidarity and true Pan Africanism!
Check Out the Clips below from The Global Black Centre's Annual Council Meeting 2026 |
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| Late December and early January of 2026, I travelled to Egypt for the second time, and this trip was even more special than the first. I spent 3 plus weeks out there travelling the length and breadth of the country, from Cairo & Giza, the White Desert, to Memphis & Saqqara, Luxor, Aswan, Philae and Abu Simbel, I even managed to squeeze in Dendera before leaving. To say this was a special trip doesn’t do it justice.
I was there for two especial reasons in the main, firstly, to celebrate New Years Day with our friends and business partners based in Luxor ( I also did that the previous year ), and secondly to visit as many ancient sites and historic locations as possible. Also, to experience new resorts, sample their level of service and with our partners out there, to make arrangements to put together and deliver some of the most unique and unforgettable cultural trips and experiences to Ancient Kemet & Modern Egypt, the fabled Land of the Pharaohs with our Black Secret Cultural Study Tours.
Giza and the Great Pyramids
I got to experience so many wonders and delights in my ‘Grand tour of Egypt’, from the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of the Giza plateau. We stayed in a beautiful apartment in Giza itself, which has a clear view of the Great Pyramids from our balcony. It was both magical and surreal to just walk onto the balcony and witness the Pyramids right before your eyes. At the break of dawn dust clouds from the desert would typically over shadow the Pyramids creating a hazey visage, with clear skies and vibrant views of their pointed shapes coming into sharp focus, often as the sun began to descend and set. I also climbed inside one of the Pyramids, Khufu’s Great Pyramid, if I am not mistaken, into the majestic King’s chamber.
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| Going West into the White & Black Deserts
We next went west, spending a romantic night in the surreal other worldly beauty of the White and Black Deserts, camping and experiencing the Bedouin lifestyle and wildlife. We were actually visited at night by a shy desert fox, drawn to smell of our exquisite barbequed banquet of foods ( we give it a little piece of chicken and gravy for its efforts ). After our sumptuous meal ( it really tasted amazing ), as night fell our desert guides played for us some enchanting music and we all danced underneath a dreamy starry night sky before turning to rest in our camp beds.
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| Who is Ptahhotep?
Some of you may be wondering who is Ptahhotep? He is actually a very important historical figure, that far too few people are properly aware of. Aside from being of one of, if not my outright personal favourite historical figure, he was a Vizier ( or Prime Minister ) in the 5th Dynasty under Pharoah Djedkare Isesi, known for his sagacity and great wisdom and is the author of the world’s oldest complete book and work of philosophical thought ( circa 2400 BCE * by the short chronology ). This accomplishment is important for two reasons, firstly this book is the oldest ‘complete’ example of a body of text known to mankind. And secondly, it’s a philosophical piece of work which predates the earliest known Greek philosopher Thales by at least 1800 years!
Ptahhotep’s work is a prime example of the wisdom and learning that was always highly prized and exemplified in Ancient Egypt. The Ancient Greeks always acknowledged they learnt and studied what they knew from the Ancient Egyptians direct, and yet mainstream academia and popular society still largely propagates the distorted view that the Greeks are the ‘fathers’ and originators of philosophical thought, when in truth they are closer to been ‘children’ of philosophy, when exposed to the light of what the Ancient kemetians knew and wrote more than 1800 years before them.
It was a privilege to stand in the tomb of this great Vizier and important historical figure, plus also Ptahhotep’s tomb features some of the finest examples of Dynastic wall relief art and painting from the Old Kingdom period. Well worth a visit.
His book is commonly known as; ‘The Instruction of Ptahhotep’
Important Point of Note*
The reader should be aware when researching Ptahhotep and other early philosophers of non-European extraction ( including Kong Ze Confucius ), that their works are classified and labelled in Western academia generally as “Wisdom Teachings”, rather than viewed under the banner of “philosophy” proper. This wrapped treatment has generated a perception in Western academia of a continuity from the Greek philosophers to Descrates as being the only pure and true development of philosophy. While situating Ptahhotep and other early non-white philosophers from as far a field as South America, Africa, Asia and the Far East as producers of “Wisdom Teachings”, as opposed to “philosophy” in a pure sense.
This is how Western academia can and does ( with obvious false biases ) frame Greek philosophers as ‘the originators’ of pure philosophical thought, while artificially down grading and worst still, even out right ignoring those who actually taught the early Greek sages the very art of philosophy in the first place, and dismissing them as not being philosophers themselves! This is one of the reasons why Ptahhotep is not widely talked about or celebrated in the West or mainstream academia as a philosopher when he clearly was, having authored the first known book of philosophy.
Exposing this kind of obvious and unjustifiable bias is one of the reasons why The Black Secret exists, to arm you with the facts and the truth, so that subtle falsehoods like this, can no longer easily hide unchallenged in plain sight.
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Hot Air Balloons and Donkeys in Luxor
Luxor as always was a joy to return to, our apartment was on the West Bank of the city with a stunning view of the Nile river only meters away. Waking up every morning to see the sun rising over the horizon, transforming the Nile into a shimmering river of liquid light reflecting its golden rays, is such a magical sight to behold. I also got to take in the sights of Luxor from a whole new vantage point, in a hot air balloon no less. We launched off at dawn and got to witness the sun rising over the landscape with Habu Temple and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple in view from 2000 feet up in the heavens, simply delightful.
As our majestic ride came to an end, and we slowly descended to the desert floor below, we were trailed by the balloons pick up crew, which consisted of a large lorry ( for balloon and basket, the coach arrived a bit later ) and several individuals keeping pace with the large vehicle astride donkeys! Seeing men riding on donkeys following you in a hot air balloon is just part of the unexpected that visiting Egypt conjures up from time to time.
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Aswan, land of Sobek and Crocodiles
Aswan is a special city, we visited the Nubian Village and had a feast at Zahra’s House, we even got to meet and hold one of the pet crocodiles of the house! It was only a baby one though. And what can I say about the wonders of Abu Simbel? It has to be seen to be believed and truly appreciated, a marvel of both ancient and modern engineering.
And Dendera, one of my favourite Temples dedicated to the Goddess of Love Hathor, and one of the most unique Temples as well. Dendera has so much to offer.
In the works and Coming Soon
We’re putting together a very special Cultural Study Tour, where you will experience many wonders and delights that will dazzle your senses and raise your spirits, as you return to African soil and step foot onto the land of our ancient ancestors. On top of this you will have the unique opportunity to study the very history you are in the mist of, with acclaimed Historian Robin Walker and The Black Secret team of experts.
Watch this space for more news on our Black Secret Cultural Tours and our forthcoming History Tours to Kemet & Egypt.
NewsFlash! More New Content!
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Children and Family Study Time
As I write this, we are proverbially ‘moments’ away from launching our next phase to The Black Secret’s growing library of courses. We are proud to announce our new ‘Children and Family Study Time course’ as arrived. It’s a course designed to bring Fun and Learning to all of the family. To allow for parents and grandparents to study alongside their children and grandchildren. The first subject to be covered in the new course is Exploring Early and Medieval Nigeria, which will be delivered in 12 easy to digest lessons for the whole family to enjoy.
Future subjects covered will include: Regions of West Africa, the History of Transatlantic Enslavement, Early Black History in the Americas and the Nile Valley civilisations of Sudan and Egypt.
Building Knowledge That Builds Confidence
We have created this course because we believe young people deserve more than fragmented facts or stereotypes. They deserve access to a serious, inspiring history that allows them to see Africa as a place of innovation, power, culture, and global influence long before European conquest.
More Details on Our First Subject Class
What Students Should Know About Africa:
Exploring Early and Medieval Nigeria
in 12 History Lessons
This course introduces and is aimed at students aged 11–16, to the ancient and medieval history of West Africa, focusing on the Nigerian region—one of the most historically significant areas in the world and the ancestral homeland of millions of Black people across the diaspora. We cover 8000 years of heritage.
With YOUR help, our New Children & Family Study Time Course will cause a seismic shift in our children's lives! We at The Black Secret want to reveal this inspiring Knowledge and Histories to empower our Youth and move our community forward.
Our New Children & Family Study Time Course is available both as a stand along course where it can be purchased as a low fee subscription at our webpage:
https://www.theblacksecret.co.uk/childern-&-family-course?cid=d9cecc5b-e2d6-4eb0-8a52-f71314384320
Or you can join our main Black Secret subscription, where it will be available to enjoy as our latest phase, alongside our already established previously launched 5 phases. Which includes our three substantial & comprehensive History courses covering the Ancient Period of far Antiquity, the Medieval Period & the last 500 years. Also, our unique Wealth Mastery course, as well as our ever-growing collected library of live Town Hall Forum experiences plus additional Exclusive Content. Giving you even more value for money and reason to join The Black Secret on our mission to transform the mindsets and consciousness of Black & African peoples across the globe, as well as all who have a passion for the true depth and scope of African history.
Love Black History, Share the News, Share the Knowledge, Share the Power |
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| NewsFlash!
Live Black History
MASTERCLASS
West African Contributions to Science and Technology
Part 2 of the Charles Finch III Lectures
We have something very special lined up for our next Live Town Hall Forum on Sunday 26th of April.
Exclusive for our members, The Black History Man Robin Walker, will present a special Black History Masterclass on the West African Contributions to Science and Technology Part 2, this will be the second in a series of lectures dedicated to the memory of the late great Charles Finch III.
What did West Africa contribute to the origin and evolution of Astronomy, Mathematics, Medicine & Surgery, Navigation & Cartography, and Architecture? The late Professor Charles Finch was one of our best scholars who researched African people in the origin and evolution of Science and Technology. With his passing, we at The Black Secret think it appropriate to honour his work and show where we have been able to extend and develop his findings. In this seminar, Robin Walker will pay homage to the brilliant research of Professor Finch. He will also tell the Story of Science and Technology in Ancient Egypt at the same time.
This will be an unprecedented opportunity to study and discuss the Black origins of Science and Technology with the esteemed Robin Walker in a live forum, where you can ask questions and share your own thoughts and ideas as well. It will also be an opportunity for Black Secret Progressives from around the world to meet and interact with one another on this important subject.
Exclusive Masterclass
With Robin Walker
& The Black Secret Community
Sunday 26th April
@ 7pm BST
Live Online
Members Only
Link to join will be sent to all Black Secret Members
Exclusive for subscribed Progressives of The Black Secret, we have live Town Hall Forums with Robin Walker and Special invited guests once a month. Alongside The Black History Man Robin Walker, we will have various experts from the world of academia and leaders of industry of the highest order, sharing their insights and engaging in topical subjects of importance to the Black Diaspora. You are invited to join us live as we delve into important subjects and themes, such as Education, Trade, Financial Literacy, Culture, Sociology, Technology and the Arts to name a few.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to study alongside the very best thought and industry leaders within a live forum of the calibe of a Prof. Manu Ampim, Miles Thomas, King's Monologue and Dr Julius Garvey. It is also a space where you can interact and share your thoughts and ideas with other like minded Black Secret members from around the Globe.
Check Out the Clips below from the Town Hall Forum on The Power of Financial Literacy with Miles Thomas
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To experience, learn and join in with this dynamic ongoing series of regular live monthly conversations, simply subscribe to The Black Secret through either our monthly or annual subscriptions, both of which offer great value money.
We bring you the very best information and solutions to current issues that impact our communities, with an aim and objective of sharing and cross pollinating valuable ideas to improve our communities worldwide in the spirit of collective support and growth.
Join the Conversation, Get Involved, Support The Black Secret,
Be a part of the Solution!
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Amazing
Hapi Lectures on YouTube
The Black History Man was recently once more invited to give an in depth lecture on Hapi Talks and it was a banger! If you haven’t seen them yet, you definitely don’t want to miss this gem!
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HAPI Talks: Africa Before The Arabs with esteemed
Historian Robin Walker
Join us for a powerful and enlightening discussion with renowned historian Robin Walker as we explore Africa’s rich and complex history before Arab influence. This conversation will uncover truths, challenge narratives, and expand your understanding of Africa’s ancient legacy. This is more than a talk — it’s an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, elevate your perspective, and connect with a community committed to truth and transformation.
https://www.youtube.com/live/AFcPGmAYvBE?si=u7w1gImvd-sWT8aR
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More Great Pan-African Content on YouTube!
Dr. Julius Garvey and Robin Walker continue to bring new levels of depth to the Pan Africanist conversation online. Check out a prime examples of this below. |
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Episode 48: African Mindsets & Psychology
Scholars Dr. Julius Garvey and Robin Walker, tackle the important subject of African mindsets and primal psychology. Looking at the impact that external versions of Christianity, Islam and other traditions has had on the thinking and outlooking on Peoples of African origin throughout the Diaspora. As well as the importance of reflecting upon and being able to tap into the core 'basal' African psychology, to progress communities in the Diaspora forward constructively and organically in this day and age.
https://youtu.be/1c-mwitPnYg
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Reaching One Million Households
We here at The Black Secret have an aim and objective, of reaching over one million households in the Diaspora with our comprehensive Black History content. Why not join us on this journey of bringing the real ‘Black History’ to the masses and empower yourselves in the process. How different would the world be if we could all see the truth of our own histories and our glorious achievements. How far and how quickly could we progress as a community and as a People with this collective knowledge? One thing is for sure, we will change the world for the better with this knowledge.
Pass on the word, spread the love of Black History, and change hearts and minds, and people's lives for the better.
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| Find out more by visiting our website.
www.theblacksecret.co.uk
"It falls to our lot to tear off the shack es that bind Mother Africa.
Can you do it?" - Marcus Garvey
Be enlightened, be entertained, be educated.
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