That until the
philosophy, which holds one race superior and
another inferior, is finally and permanently discredited
and abandoned.
That until there
are no longer first-class and second-class citizens
of any nation.
That until the
colour of a man's skin is of no more significance
than the colour of his eyes.
That until the
basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all,
without regard to race.
Until that day,
the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship
and the rule of international morality will remain
but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, but never
attained.
And until the
ignoble and unhappy regimes that hold our brothers
in Angola, in Mozambique and in South Africa in
sub-human bondage; have been toppled and destroyed.
Until bigotry
and prejudice and malicious and inhuman self-interest
have been replaced by understanding, tolerance
and goodwill.
Until all Africans
stand and speak as free beings, equal in the eyes
of the Almighty.
Until that day,
the African continent will not know peace.
We Africans will
fight, if necessary and we know that we shall
win, as we are confident in the victory of good
over evil.
Tuesday,
April 28, 1964 - California.
JAH Ras Tafari, King of Kings, Lord of Lords,
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judea.
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