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If you would like to support the work of the Institute, first read the following interviews with the Institute's director to gain insight into the Institute's mission, history, goals, objectives and programs.

Conversation with Dr. Uhuru Hotep
Kwame Ture Leadership Institute

• What is the Institute's political orientation?
• Then let's get started; why don't you begin with "Africancentricity"
• How does one become an "intellectual maroon"?
• Can you give me an example of "intellectual disobedience"?
• What does it mean to "break out of 'conceptual incarceration'"?
• Where does Africancentricity fit in the Black intellectual tradition?
• Once an "intellectual maroon" breaks out of "conceptual incarceration," what’s her next step?
• So Africancentricity seeks to confront the enemies of Africa?

Self-Interview with Dr. Uhuru Hotep :Part One

• Who are "The Bright Lights" and what is their origin?
• Can you tell us more about these "Maroons?"
• Why the "Johari Sita?"
• What is your mission?
• Is this a new movement?
• Why the web site?
• Now, how does this all tie into the Kwame Ture Youth Leadership Institute?
• One final question, how do I become a Bright Light?