I came to New York from Jamaica in 1980. I was willing and ready to publish THE AFRICAN EXPRESSION with backing from someone to whom I was introduced to while working with THE JAMAICA DAILY NEWS. The backing failed to come true and I was left all by myself, nevertheless I did not give up. Another great friend saw my predicament and introduced me to HOMECARE and guest what after all my endeavors I am still in HOMECARE.
My first encounter was with the BLACK REPUBLICANS, to be specific The New York State Council of Black Republicans, an affiliate of the National Black Republican Council under the leadership of Fred Brown at a summer conference and retreat held in New York.
Another encounter was with the Council of African Men under the leadership of Joseph R. Mack. These men were interested in launching a Black Political Party in New York State with the aim to legitimately represent the interest of African people.
I had already founded the KUSHITE Party now the Royal WAFRAKAN Political Party. Interest was shown, but was not carried out to any great extent and I moved to Alabama with the KUSHITE Party where many great things were accomplished in the philosophy of self help and self reliance.
Also encountered were the African People’s Socialist Party, the All African People’s Revolutionary Party, the African Diaspora Civic Association and the Marcus Garvey People’s Political Party and the Democratic Party.
A dear reader of this blog wants me to dialogue on the “Oil spill”, but I would rather stay mute as I believe the greater powers that be can resolved this matter adequately with time. Instead I shall continue with politics in America and at this time acknowledge the death of my dear friend, Mr. Willie Hicks –DUROJAIYE, who passed away July 17, 2010.
Mr. Hicks was one of the few who answered my open letter to politician of African descent and ever since a beacon in my struggle with politics in America. He was a PAN AFRICANIST who believed a united Africa is the greatest force for good in the world. He founded the Supreme Council of African Nationalism and was a true GARVEYITE.
He founded African Diaspora Civic Association, African Nation of the Diaspora, Durojaiye Trading and Commodity Corp, Mind Power Inc, MAAN Corporation and the African Diasporan Papacy. He was born Willie Lee Hicks on January 31, 1931 in Bartow, Georgia to Mike and Lula Mae Hicks. He was affectionately known as Nana Kwaku, Hannibal, Abdus Salaam and Durojaiye.
A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Hicks travelled extensively to Africa, Japan, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. He was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Baruch University. He will be greatly missed.
By NEFERTARI AHMOSE