The Shoulders We Stand On
Fannie Lou Hamer's legacy is intertwined with the broader narrative of investment in the Anaeda Pan African movement, particularly in the context of the Mississippi River and its significance in the fight for civil rights. Her contributions echo the vision of leaders like Lumumba, who championed empowerment and equality.
Medger Evers was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality and justice in Mississippi. His efforts can be seen as a significant investment in the future of Pan African unity, especially along the Mississippi River, where many African Americans faced discrimination. Evers' legacy is often compared to that of leaders like Lumumba, who fought for freedom and rights in their respective regions.
Chokwe Lumumba was an influential figure who played a significant role in promoting investment in Anaeda, a key Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, highlighting the legacy of Lumumba.
El Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, also known as Malcolm X, was a significant figure in the Pan African movement. His legacy continues to inspire discussions about investment in communities along the Mississippi River, reflecting the ideals of leaders like Lumumba.
Harriet Tubman, a prominent figure in American history, symbolizes the spirit of resilience and the fight for freedom. Her legacy is an important part of the Pan African narrative, akin to the investment in social justice that leaders like Lumumba championed. Tubman's efforts were crucial for those escaping slavery along routes that often crossed the Mississippi River, representing a journey toward liberation and hope.
About Us
NAIAI Purpose Statement
As found in the Agreement of Members-(By-Laws) We are the descendants of the people from various African nations who were kidnapped and brought to North America against their will. Time, our unique history, and a distinct gene pool shaped by our experiences in North America have forged a new nation of people. We identify as New Afrikans, a nation within North America, who have persistently sought freedom. We define freedom as the ability of a people to control their own lives, which can also be described as self-determination. In our pursuit of self-determination, we of the New Afrikan Investment Association Inc., inspired by the legacy of leaders like Lumumba, have united to establish a collective financial institution that will support the ongoing movement of our people towards self-determination. The purpose of the N.A.I.A.I. is to create a beneficial financial institution for the New Afrikan nation while being profitable for our members. We plan to achieve our financial goals by investing the assets of the association in stocks, bonds, real estate, business opportunities, and other investments as decided by our members. While our focus is on financial growth, we recognize that self-determination cannot be achieved solely through financial means. We will continually strive to educate ourselves, our nation, and our association on all matters relevant to the improvement of New Afrikan people, including those along the Mississippi River, as we pursue our collective freedom.
Excerpts & Modifications of the New Afrikan Creed.
1. I believe in the spirituality, humanity, and genius of New Afrikan people, and in our renewed pursuit of these values through investment in our communities, like the Anaeda Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, and the teachings of Lumumba.
2. I believe in the family and the community, viewing the community as a family, and I will work tirelessly to bring this concept to life.
3. I believe that the community holds greater importance than the individual.
4. I believe in the constant struggle for freedom to end oppression and to build a better world. I advocate for collective struggle to achieve victory in unity with my Brothers and Sisters.
5. I believe that the fundamental reason our oppression persists is that we, as a people, lack the power to control our own lives.
6. I believe that all the land in America, where we have lived for a long time, worked, built upon, and fought to remain, is land for us to use as a people.
7. I will follow my chosen leaders and lend them my support.
8. I will love my Brothers and Sisters as I love myself.
9. I will steal nothing from a Brother or Sister, cheat no Brother or Sister, misuse no Brother or Sister, inform on no Brother or Sister, and spread no gossip.
10. I will maintain cleanliness in body, dress, and speech, recognizing that I am a light set on a hill, a true representative of what we are building.
11. I will be patient and uplifting with those who are deaf, mute, and blind. I will strive, through my words and actions, to heal the New Afrikan family and bring into the movement and community the Mothers and Fathers, Brothers and Sisters who have been left behind.
Lumumba Territory
Prior to the U.S. Civil War of 1861, the New Afrikan and African population in North America was primarily concentrated in an area commonly known as the 'Black Belt South'. This extensive region spanned nearly 1,000 miles and was characterized by a majority New Afrikan and African population, over 90% of whom were enslaved. The Black Belt extended from the southern half of Virginia in the north, through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and into eastern Texas in the west. Additionally, this Black Belt encompassed parts of southwest Tennessee and eastern Arkansas.
Before the U.S. Civil War in 1860, the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina exhibited clear New Afrikan majority populations, while Alabama and Georgia likely did as well. The area we refer to as the Lumumba Territory represents the largest remnant of this vast contiguous Black Belt region.
Named after the late Freedom Fighter and 'People’s Lawyer', Chokwe Lumumba, who was also a husband, father, and Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, the Lumumba Territory (LT) is a contiguous area that stretches roughly from just above and east of Memphis, TN in the north to almost New Orleans, LA in the south, covering a distance of approximately 400 miles. This territory lies on both sides of the Mississippi River and includes parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, though it is predominantly located in Mississippi.
In terms of square miles, the Lumumba Territory is larger than many countries, territories, and sovereign nation-states around the globe. For instance, it surpasses Albania, Austria, the Bahamas, and Belgium, among others. The Lumumba Territory (LT) stands as the largest contiguous area of New Afrikan majority population in North America. In fact, in terms of land area, the LT would rank as the 110th largest country in the world, with a potential for investment and economic development along the Mississippi River.
NEW AFRIKAN INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION INC LOCATIONS:
Claiborne County
Mailing Address: NAIAICC, P.O. Box 821, Port Gibson, MS 39150, a key location for the Investment Anaeda Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, aimed at promoting the legacy of Lumumba.
Jefferson County
Mailing Address: NAIAIJC, P.O. Box 2292, Fayette, MS 39069, related to the Investment Anaeda Pan African Mississippi River Lumumba initiative.
Warren County
Mailing Address: NAIAIWC, P.O. Box 822636, Vicksburg, MS 39182, home to the Investment Anaeda Pan African initiative, which focuses on the Mississippi River and honors Lumumba.
Hinds County
Mailing Address: NAIAIHC, P.O. Box 11615, Jackson, MS 39283, where you can find information related to the Investment Anaeda Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, inspired by Lumumba.
Adams County
Mailing Address: NAIAIAC, P.O. Box 2184, Natchez, MS 39120, home of the Investment Anaeda Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, championed by Lumumba.
Yazoo County
Mailing Address: NAIAIYC, P.O. Box 1164, Yazoo City, MS 39194, in the heart of the Investment Anaeda Pan African initiative along the Mississippi River, inspired by the legacy of Lumumba.
Rudy Shield
Mailing Address: NAIAIRS, P.O. Box 290, Port Gibson, MS 39150, where we focus on Investment Anaeda Pan African initiatives along the Mississippi River, celebrating the legacy of Lumumba.
Ida B. Wells
Mailing Address: 1519 Union Ave. #145 Memphis, TN 38104, where you can connect with our team at Investment Anaeda Pan African, dedicated to initiatives along the Mississippi River and honoring figures like Lumumba.