What are the Specific
Topics You can Research Here?

  1.    H.I.M’s Life and his Achievements

 2.   H.I.M’s Philosophies & Opinions

 3.   H.I.M’s Global Influence and Legacy

 4.   H.I.M’s Advice, Specific to Race Uplift

 5.   The Relevance  of H.I.M historically

[su_spoiler title=”BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR STUDIES” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-square-1″]Before you begin to research this topic, please make sure that you have prepared yourself by familarising yourself with Imani’s Study Guide Tools (1-10).  It is also hoped that you have already completed a Study Guide Planner (4), identifying this topic as one you intended study.  Also you should have already began to complete your Review & Evaluation Form (5).
To get the full benefit from your intended research and study into this topic, you will also need to have at hand,  Imani’s 16 Questions (8) that will need to be answered for each Subject & Topic.  Please access  all these relevant resources below.[su_tabs][su_tab title=”CLICK ON TABS BELOW TO ACCESS STUDY GUIDE TOOLS”]THE STUDY GUIDE TOOLS [ 1  ]  STUDY HELP: Help & Support Notes
[ 2 ]  ADVICE: Preparing to Study
[ 3 ]  GUIDE TIPS: Tips & Tricks
[ 4 ]  PLAN: Study Schedule & Planner
[ 5 ]  REVIEW: Review & Evaluation Form
[ 6 ]  FORM 1: Book Reading List Record
[ 7 ]   FORM 2: Video Reading List Record
[ 8 ]  FIND: Questions for subjects / topics
[ 9 ]  SUB NOTES: Notes for each subject
[10 ]  TOP NOTES: Notes for each topic     Click the TABS ABOVE 1 – 10 to enter these individual TOOLS. DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE TOOLS PACK HERE [/su_tab][su_tab title=”1″]HELP & SUPPORT NOTES:
These are Imani’s support notes to help you better utilise all the available Study Guide Tools & Subject Resources.FEATURE IN THIS SECTION
–    A List of the Study tools
–    Study Guide Steps
–    What you will need
–    What you will need to do
–    How to rate your knowledge
–    How to rate the material you useA LIST OF THE STUDY GUIDE TOOLS 
[1]      Imani’s Help & Support Notes
[2]     Imani’s Advice, Preparing to Study
[3]     Imani’s Tips & Tricks
[4]     The Schedule & Planner
[5]     Assessment Tool: The Review & Evaluation Form
[6]     A Book Reading List Recording Form
[7]      A Video Watched List Recording Form
[8]     The 16 Subject & Topic Questions
[9]     About Subject x 10 Notes
[10]   About the Topic x 70 Key PointsSTUDY GUIDE STEPS
[1]  Select a Subject you wish to research & study.
[2] Identify the Topics you wish to research within this Subject.
[3] Complete a Schedule & Planner for this  specific subject.
[4] Ensure you have access to all the relevant Topic resources and materials before you begin your research & study.
[5] Secure and begin to fill in your Assessment Tool: Review & Evaluation Form, transferring and adding the relevant data from your Planner to your this Form.WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Access to a PC (device) with the internet, to be able to access the relevant i-man-is-website resources.
Access to a printer or printing facilities (not essential) to print all Study Guide Tools
An up to date calendar, calculator and folder to keep your blank and completed forms and your study notes.
You may need to acquire the relevant resources if not freely available through imaniswebsite.WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO;
Prepare yourself mentally to begin your studies. HOW? Read Imani’s Advice, Preparing to Study.
Read Imani’s Study Guide: Tips & Notes, in order to know how to use and better utilise the Tools.
Create a specific folder with its corresponding folders to store & archive study material and notes on your PC.
Remember to update the relevant forms and notes regularly & periodically (all the time and at designated times)
Stick as closely as possible to your Study Guide Schedule & Plan, as you can.HOW TO RATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Use this Rating Scale below, to rate your current and future knowledge of each Subject and Topic.[ 5 ]   You know    NOTHING          =   Beginner
[ 4 ]   You know    VERY LITTLE   =   Basic
[ 3 ]   You know    A LITTLE             =   Apprentice
[ 2 ]  You have     STUDIED         =   Student
[ 1  ]  You know    MUCH              =   Pupil (1st Eye)NOTES ON THE ABOVE RATING SCALENotice that contrary to normal practice 5 represents the lowest scale i.e Beginner knowing nothing and 1 represents the highest i.e Pupil.In this case and in many others, it is often necessary to turn things up-side-down or the opposite-way-round, in order to get things back the right-side-up again.This strategy often has great benefit, not only in getting closer to the truth, but to help you develop a new way of thinking and way of looking at things.In this instance 1 symbolising; First Class, Oneness, One with the Divine Spirit, One Mind, One God, Aim & Destiny and specifically seeing with your 1st Eye, (not 3rd Eye).RATING THE MEDIA, MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Using the above analogy, rate the material you use and follow the exact same principle, i.e. 1 representing; Excellent, unique, one-a-way and so, whilst 5 represents poor or common.RATING [ 1 ] = IT WAS EXCELLENT
RATING [ 2 ] = IT WAS VERY GOOD
RATING [ 3 ] = IT WAS GOOD
RATING [ 4 ] = IT WAS OK
RATING [ 5 ] = IT WAS POORYou are able and required to rate all the books you read, video’s you watch or any other resource featured through Imani’s Website.DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS PAGE (PDF)[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”2″]ADVICE: PREPARING YOURSELF TO STUDY:
Here is some advice and guidance from Imani to help prepare you mentally to start your own personal research & studies.FEATURED IN THIS SECTION;
Points to help Prepare You to Study
–    Putting on the Appropriate Reading Glasses
–    The Greatest Knowledge
–    How To Focusing Your Mind
–    How To Get The Right Inspiration
–    How To Get & Stay Motivated
–    How To Get OrganisedPreparing Yourself to StudyPUTTING ON THE APPROPRIATE READING GLASSES
The most important thing is to first, put on your Ethiopian Spectacles, or what other suited spectacles, for non-Ethiopian’s is required, to help to enable you see more clearly, the Ethiopian – African – Black perspective of History, presented here, through these resources and via Imani’s Website. It should never be forgotten that everyone and anyone, regardless of their Ethnic Group, can benefit from being aware of, as well as understanding better, the history of Africans and humanity in generally, from this unique and specific perspective. As it represents a valid, although often disregarded interpretation of where, as a species i.e. humans, we have been, we are now and what our potential is for the future. It should also be noted that both Ethiopian and none Ethiopian spectacles, can be tainted, smudged or completely darkened through the dirt that may have accumulated over the years.It is therefore necessary to first wipe your lenses clean, so you can see more clearly. This is easily done, but not as easily achieved, HOW? YOU MUST rid yourself of any thought or idea that divides or discriminates against humanity and fuels intolerance, racism, classism, tribalism, or divides or measures people based upon their; Skin colour (often called race, a misnomer), Religion, Nationality, Political or any other ties and associations.YOU MUST also extinguish and put aside any form of hate, anger, revenge, shame, guilt, or other negative human emotion or characteristic.YOU MUST always keep an OPEN MIND, regardless of your current beliefs.YOU MUST be willing to adapt or change your views and beliefs, when confronted with new information that may challenge your current belief and stance on any particular topic.YOU MUST always seek to find the TRUTH and not what you want to find, excepting also this TRUTH, even if it hurts, it will only be your ego, which eventually you will have no use of anyway.YOU MUST approach your studies at all times with LOVE IN YOUR HEART, this is the most import rule. If you do this all other points above will be dealt with simultaneously.THE GREATEST KNOWLEDGE
The greatest knowledge to have or to know; what actually brings wisdom and makes you wise and enlightened is LOVE, pure & simple. This LOVE comes directly from the HEART in the metaphysical sense, and then manifests in the MIND, then the THOUGHTS and finally it reaches the Brain. It is whilst in the brain that it is confronted by other knowledge or information, mainly dealing with your immediate environment, or recent or past experiences, your likes and dislikes and a myriad of other physical things, stored there.
Wisdom comes from FINDING the BALANCE, between the TWO and FAITH comes from ALWAYS giving the HEART the benefit of the doubt, e.g. SHOWING LOVE. Without LOVE all studies are futile, you may become knowledgeable, aware and even great or famous, but without love you will never know Wisdom, you will never be Enlightened and you will never truly experience this Wonderful thing that we call LIFE.HOW TO FOCUS YOUR MIND
Focus your mind upon things or people that will help motivate or inspire you to keep on track in your studies. This can literally be anything or anybody, such as a religious icon, your child or another, the world and everyone and thing in it, your ancestors, your future offspring, literally anything. As long as by focusing on this thing, you are motivated and inspired to study and learn more, then use it. Focusing your mind on your studies can be difficult, especially if you have a demanding life, with responsibilities and commitments that take up the greater part of your day, not to mention your thoughts. However having a focus on your studies is also essential to ensure any real and lasting results. Even as little as 1 hour per day, of focus on your studies can produce great fruits if stuck to over a period. So try in amidst all else that is going on, have some focus on your studies. Maybe the points below can help you to achieve this.HOW TO GET THE RIGHT INSPIRATION
Find also a quote or proverb that encourages you to learn and put it in a visible format (printed on paper or as a poster etc.) and in plain view, where you can see it everyday at least twice a day. Recite it every time you see it until memorised, then find another quote, once the first has been firmly established on your heart. There are many thousands of such quotes to choose from, however if you are unaware of any at this time, then refer to any of the quotes featured throughout Imani’s Website.HOW TO GET & STAY MOTIVATED
Whatever motivated, encouraged or inspired you to ever look into history in the first place, as a means of being better informed and possibly even a better person. Always keep this firmly in your thoughts. It is likely if you actually remember this, that it did at the time spark or switch on a LIGHT inside, that your intention should be to begin or even to continue to walk into that LIGHT and out of the darkness of ignorance.   Focusing the mind and reciting encouraging statements of people you revere will help to do this, i.e. get and keep you motivated. Nevertheless sometimes even negative things and thoughts can be used positively to keep you motivated, often more so than the positive people & things do themselves.
An example of this is remembering if you are a descendant of African slaves the popular saying and strategy of the slave owners i.e. “If you want to hide something from a slave put it in a book” as a means of motivating yourself, firstly to find what ever has been hidden and secondly, if found proving to yourself that you are no longer a slave, i.e. The TRUTH has SET YOU FREE.HOW TO GET ORGANISED
To make good progress as well as achieve the most with what you have, you must be organised. This organisation, again starts with the mind, organise this and everything else will follow. What is meant by this is that organisation is determined by stable thoughts leading to regular and precise action.
Similar to focusing your mind, but not specifically on things or people, but on priorities. Poor organisation leads to destruction and chaos, this is normally as a result of poor memory or forgetfulness. Good organisation is a result of remembering and never forgetting. Apply this analogy to NEVER forgetting who you are, what your ancestors have endured for you to be here? Your responsibility to your family, your community, your nation and the human race, and this should help to motivate, inspire and keep you organised.Imani hopes that his advice, to help prepare people for their studies will be of use to all those hoping; To find the TRUTH AND SET THEMSELVES FREEDOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS PAGE (PDF)
[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”3″]STUDY TIPS & TRICKS:
Here are some tips and tricks of how to get the most from using Imani’s Website and Study Guide Resources & Tools[1]     Read Imani’s Advice, Preparing to Study[2]     Study each topic separately.[3]     Set up a study schedule for a defined period, e.g. 6 weeks.[4]     You can decide on any length of time to study, in accordance with your other commitments, however a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 3 months or 12 weeks should be adhered to for each topic to be studied.[5]     Remember you are only building or setting up a foundation, to gain a broader knowledge base,  each topic can and should become a lifetime study and even after this, you would still need more time to know everything concerning it.[6]     Complete your schedule and study plan, e,g. how many books you wish to read or time you will spend reading, watching video’s etc.  (this will determine what you can realistically learn and achieve over this period).[7]     It is suggested that to get any realistic benefit from this research or your study plan you must allocate a minimum of 1 hour per day to your study, e.g. 1hr x 7 days = 7hrs x 6 weeks = approximately 42 hours of study per topic.  Sufficient time to form a good knowledge base, as most Level 1 courses are normally only 30 hrs maximum in the UK.[8]     Set yourself realistic goals of what you think you want to know by the end of your study.[9]     Review your study progress at least twice during your schedule e.g if a 6 week schedule then on your 2nd and 4th week. Review you study a maximum of 4 times over the duration of your research.[10]     Set up a new folder or folders on your computer (device) in order to save your personal notes and to archive corresponding researched material. e.g. Main Folder = My History Research, Sub Folders = Prehistory / Ancient History etc.[11]     Remember to always identify and select all necessary known available resources needed, before you begin to study.[12]     Choose what ever method of assessment suits you, to monitor and measure your progress e.g. TEST, GAME. PUZZLE or QUIZ provided through this website. “Please try to use all these tools when available as a means of evaluating your progress, measuring your achievements and most importantly have fun”.Please feel free and don’t hesitate to contact us via our website www.imaniswebsite.co.uk if you need any support in your studies, Imani and the rest of our team will be happy to assist where possible.DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS PAGE (PDF)[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”4″]STUDY PLANNER & SCHEDULE:
To help you plan and schedule a study programme.
This form is very simple to complete, access a completed form from the how to fill in link below. DOWNLOAD: | BLANK FORM | FORM FILLED IN |[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”5″]REVIEW & EVALUATE FORM:
To enable you to review and evaluate your studies.
This form is very simple to complete, access a completed form from the how to fill in link below.REVIEW & EVALUATE YOUR STUDIES:
Some of the featured study guides are complemented and accompanied by tools and practical ways that you can measure and assess your acquired knowledge.
This is achieved through TESTS, GAMES. PUZZLES & QUIZZES  provided through this website.
Please try to use all these tools when available as a means of evaluating your progress, measuring your achievements and most importantly have fun. DOWNLOAD: | BLANK FORM | FORM FILLED IN |[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”6″]BOOK READING LIST RECORD:
To enable you to catalogue and list the books you read.PRINT BLANK FORM[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”7″]VIDEO WATCH LIST RECORD:
To enable you to catalogue and list the videos you watch.PRINT BLANK FORM[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”8″]SUBJECT’S & TOPIC’S QUESTIONS:
Questions to be answered for all 10 subjects & 70 topics.
Here are 16 questions to be answered when researching all Subjects & Topics that feature throughout Imani’s Website Study Guide Resources.A Note & Introduction to all Topic Questions
Some of these specific questions may however not apply to all topics, therefore disregard these questions appropriately.These 16 questions should also be seen and used only as a guide and to help focus you in your research. Therefore you may have your own questions you want answering, add these to the 16 listed here. It is suggested however that unless a particular question does not actually apply to a specific topic; then try to answer all of these listed 16 questions.THE 16 QUESTIONS[1]    What is the name usually given to this topic?[2]    Explain briefly what this topic is about?[3]    Over what period of time does this topic cover?[4]    What are some of the main events in this topic?[5]    How knowledge of this topic is usually obtained?[6]    What main facts exist to support the evidence of this topic?[7]    Where in the world is evidence of this topic mostly found?[8]    What is the importance and significance of this topic in the history and heritage of the world in general?[9]    Who is considered the main authority of authorities in this topic, if any?[10]    When or at what time was serious study and research of this specific topic first engaged?[11]    Establish a minimum of 5 links between this topic and 5 other topics, preferably not from the same subject.[12]    Are their any individuals or specific groups that feature mostly in the research of this particular topic.[13]    Identify or create a timeline for this topic[14]    If this topic is not directly about a notable black person, in Africa, or associated with African people, then who are the specific, identifiable black-African people or groups that feature in this topic?[15]    What specific aspects, characteristics and attributes differentiate this particular topic individual or group from others?[16]    What are the main achievements and accomplishments attributed to this specific topic?If by the end of your studies you have answered all the appropriate questions and possibly even more, then you can consider yourself knowledgeable about this particular subject or topic researched. This should also be reflected and demonstrated by your results after completing anyone of the available assessment tools, available through Imani’s Website, specific to this subject or topic. It is hoped that these questions, in addition and in conjunction with other available Study Resources, can be of great value to all people sincerely interested in learning about true African history & cultural heritage.GOOD LUCK & ENJOYDOWNLOAD QUESTIONS: | IN TEXT | IN TABLE | (PDF) [/su_tab] [su_tab title=”9″]SUBJECT NOTES:
For each of the 10 Subjects featured in Imani’s Website Study Guides, Imani has provided his own personal notes.Imani’s Subject Notes have been developed to support and assist people in their studies by highlighting key points  as well as information relevant to the heritage of African Black people. Below is a list of the headings, with a brief description, for each of Imani’s Subject Notes. These headings represent the specific content and context of Imani’s notes for each particular subject.Imani’s Subject Notes:  The HeadingsWhat is the name of the topic?
A mainstream definition or description of the topic:
Context:- Subject description from a mainstream source.
Imani’s Note & Description:
Context:- Imani’s particular insight & understanding of subject.What is the purpose of Studying this subject?
Context:- Imani details some of the reasons why it is important to research and study this subject.What are the Specific Topics you can Research?
Context:- A List of the available topics within the subjectImani’s Key Points
Context:- Here  Imani highlights some of the key points concerning the specific subject and its relation to African or world history.What you will learn by using this Study Guide?
Context:- Imani bullet points some of the things you can/will learn by using the Study Guide tools  & resources.Putting on the Ethiopian Spectacles:
Context:-  Imani summarise each subject with particular focus upon issues relevant to African Black people’s heritage.  He also highlights the importance of viewing the subject from a specific African perspective, i.e Through Ethiopian Spectacles.Begin your Research
Context:- Imani ends each Subject Notes, with an introduction to the reader to start researching the subject topics.These above headings and corresponding notes are created to hopefully help lay a solid foundation of knowledge upon which future studies can be built, expanded upon or even rejected, if adequate facts are found to dispute Imani’s specific points.ENJOY YOUR STUDIESDOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS PAGE (PDF)[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”10″]STUDY TOPIC NOTES & POINTERS:
Imani’s specific notes & points for each of the 70 TopicsImani’s also highlights through these Study Guides specific points of interest to help people better focus  their research of each of the 70 Topics featured within the 10 Subject areas.You can access  the individual topics through the provided Subject links, to see Imani’s specific  “Points of Interest” for each specific Topic area.Imani’s Topic points are designed to better focus, support and assist researchers in their studies, by highlighting some key area’s of research that will provide useful information relevant to the heritage of African Black people, not normally known.  Pin-Pointing specific facts that also indicate, the true relevance of the specific topic to both African & World Heritage.This is done to both present Imani’s personal views, in regards to the subject or topic area, as well as to support, or more often than not, dispute and refute current perceptions and popular beliefs.Below is an example of the type of information featuring in Imani’s Points of Interest. These headings represent the specific content and context of Imani’s Points for each particular subject.What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?Identifying some of the Key Specific Topic Areas to Study, in this subject.DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS PAGE (PDF)[/su_tab][/su_tabs][/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”IMANI’S INTRODUCTION TO: HAILE SELLASSIE I” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-square-1″][su_tabs][su_tab title=”WHAT?”]Oxford Dictionary Definition: Haile Selassie I 1892 to 1975;  Emperor of Ethiopia 1930–74; born Tafari Makonnen. In exile in Britain during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936–41), he was restored to the throne by the Allies and ruled until deposed by a military coup. He is revered by the Rastafarian religious sect.Imani’s Note: Who is His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Sellassie I of Ethiopia? Again like Marcus Garvey or any other revered individual for that matter, depends on to whom the question is asked. Nevertheless as the above description as well as his name and title suggests, he was simply the Emperor of Ethiopia.
I say simply, because he was nothing more or less than this, an Emperor of a country, like any other Emperor or Empress. However this simple title and status that is and has been held by men and women in countries across the globe, such as; Rome, China, Japan, England and so on, for many centuries and millennia, when applied to this individual and this region in the world, great significance and importance is attributed.There are two main reasons for this, the first being; he claimed to be Emperor of a supposedly ancient but thought lost and forgotten empire, reputed to have been the very place that kingship began, and secondly; he claimed to be a direct descendant of the actual linage of these kings and queens, through a unbroken line of monarchs spanning over 6000 years. So based upon these claims, never contested in his time by any authority, he was yes simply an Emperor, but an Emperor of possibly the oldest country on the earth and definitely the oldest surviving monarchy on earth.So although just a man like no other HIM Haile Sellassie I, formally Negus (King) Tafari Makonnen, was also a great symbol that based upon the history of the world, in addition to African Black people’s heritage specifically, represented a transition between both the ancient and modern world in the truest sense.[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”AIM”]What is the purpose of Studying this subject? Study and research about HIM Haile Selassie I, can be very rewarding on a number of levels. However to fully appreciate this particular individual, one needs to have a little understanding of his linage and personal ancestry. Awareness of this ancestry, the circumstances through which he was born, brought up and ascended the Imperial Throne of Ethiopia, can give any investigator a good insight into this ancient Empire, in addition to the last monarch to rule over it. This knowledge should be of interest to any student of history.Like Marcus Garvey, the motivation and encouragement, to study life and accomplishments of HIM Haile Sellassie I, is normally engaged by those that revere them. The story of HIM Haile Sellassie I’s life should like Garvey’s be studied and analysed, no different from any other great individual in human history. Although a world figure, having a great influence upon world affairs during his life, unfortunately very little of this impact and influence is promoted.
This is mainly due to the fact the only people today who seem to be trying to uphold the legacy of this African Emperor is the Rasta Movement, who pay little attention to these facts (his actual) in their doctrine concerning HIM Haile Sellassie I and most reflect upon his spiritual significance.Nevertheless HIM Haile Sellassie I’s life and story, his words and accomplishments are very important and significant to us today, as important as his divine character if you believe in his divinity. Why? By learning about HIM Haile Selassie I life gives the investigator a unique insight into the world affairs at a level, not normally accessible to the lay person. Notwithstanding that his life and experiences can teach us much specifically about WWII, how and even why it began. Notwithstanding his words, statements and advice not only to his subjects but to the common people across the globe, not to mention to politicians, other monarchs and governments, in his attempt to bring about a better world, a world in which peace could thrive.[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”POINTS”]Imani’s Key PointsHIM Haile Sellassie I, was the last, not final, Emperor of Ethiopia.  Even today in our present times, the monarch of Ethiopia, lives on through the descendants of H.I.M.  People are also actively trying to restore this ancient throne.HIM Haile Sellassie I was also the first Emperor of Ethiopia.  As no other Imperial Emperor with this name, ever ruled over Ethiopia or its former ancient dynasties.HIM Haile Sellassie I was in addition to the above, the first Emperor of the ancient Ethiopian/Kushite empire to have assumed the Imperial Through under the name Sellassie.It is important to understand all the above statements to prepare yourself to study and learn about this unique individual.HIM Haile Sellassie I was as mentioned a key figure in world affairs, during and throughout his life.  Also being well respected and revered by other world leaders of the times.HIM Haile Sellassie I visited over 50 countries in his life, on each occasion he received an Emperors welcome, with full state honours wherever he went.HIM Haile Sellassie I was the first and only head of state to speak on behalf of his country at both the League & the United Nations.HIM Haile Sellassie I, claimed descent from two historically important monarchies, those of Judah & Kush, through King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, respectively.Most people are not aware of HIM Haile Sellassie I life and actual accomplishments, i.e. what he actually said and did whilst he was active.HIM Haile Sellassie I was a very important figure of the 20^th Century.  Having a very positive influence on world affairs and world peace.It is also very important to understand that HIM Haile Sellassie I himself was a devote Ethiopian Coptic Christian.HIM Haile Sellassie I, had good relations and strong links with very important and influential people at the time, from across the world, including, heads of states, monarchs, politicians, religious leaders and the like.[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”LEARN”]What you will learn by studying this Subject?About the actual life experiences of the Emperor HIM Haile Sellassie IExactly what HIM Emperor Haile Sellassie I, said and did during his life.About the events leading up to, during and after The Ethiopian & Italian war.What was the significance and relevance of The Ethiopian & Italian war to the WWII (World War 2).About the history and purpose of The League of Nation & The United Nations and HIM influence upon them.About the history and purpose of The Organisation of African Unity and HIM influence upon it.HIM Haile Sellassie I, specific programmes and strategies engaged in Ethiopia’s development.HIM Haile Sellassie I, impact and influence on the world at the time.HIM Haile Sellassie I, impact and influence on the world since his passing (legacy)HIM Haile Sellassie I, personal relationships with world leaders.About HIM (Her Imperial Majesty) Empress Menen (HIM Haile Sellassie I, wife)Learn the true facts about the causes of the original Ethiopian Famine.How, when, why and by whom, HIM Haile Sellassie I, was dethroned?The Ethiopian transition from an ancient state system to a  modern progressive democratic country.[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”SUMMARY”] “Putting on the Ethiopian Spectacles” Putting of your Ethiopian Spectacles, is also necessary when learning about the Emperor of Ethiopia, in fact even when you do have on your Ethiopian Spectacles, you may still need extra focus in order to see clearly, who this particular monarch of Ethiopia is, as well as what he stood for?. This may seem a bit contradictory after I have always stated in every other topic that having on your Ethiopian Spectacles, or non-Ethiopian Spectacles suited to non-Ethiopian’s, with the Right Heart Condition is enough to see things clearly. Although now stating that you may actually require more focus in this specific topic. Nevertheless there is no contradiction here, in fact it is only through this extra focus that we today can even begin to understand, not only what has gone on in the past, but more importantly and significantly, what and how we are to progress into the future. Let me explain; this very idea and concept of Seeing Everything Through the Spectacles of Ethiopia, first formulated and propagated by someone who without doubt had on his, namely The Rt. Honourable Marcus M. Garvey, were clearly not totally sufficient to see and understand, who or what this first (Emperor named Selassie) and last (not final) monarch of Ethiopia was. This is very important to note, in fact possibly the most important thing to understand, if we are to overstand where we are (African Black People) today.A fact not normally highlighted by people who revere both these individuals, is the rift that existed between these two people personally, whilst they both resided in Britain. The poor and negative attitude that Rt. Hon. Marcus M.Garvey had and took towards HIM Haile Sellassie I regarding the Emperor’s, voluntary exile in Britain and his strategy to regain the throne of Ethiopia.   His attitude that manifested in personal insults and condemnation of this Emperor’s strategy, in addition to totally ridiculing the idea that this strategy could bring any success or last results in favour of the African Black people. This is a most controversial issue when analyzing the life of HIM Haile Sellassie I, and his role in the African Black world, as from 1941, less than a year after the Great Marcus Garvey had passed anyway. HIM Haile Sellassie I strategy succeeded, and he did contrary to what Garvey had said, regained his throne. Thereafter he worked tirelessly for the benefit of not only Ethiopia, but the entire African & Black world. What is very important to understand here is that, from 1941 onwards HIM Haile Sellassie I, actually fulfilled the role that the Rt. Hon. Marcus M. Garvey had first indicated he had come to fulfill, when he originally assumed the throne in 1930, and even to a great degree, and not mystically but factually, prophesied before HIM Haile Sellassie I even took the throne. Evidence by the countless reference Garvey had made prior to 1930 concerning Ethiopia its importance in the new Africa and the king the Ethiopian God would send to deliver his people.
Therefore it is evident that not only do you need to have on your Ethiopian Spectacles, to see what Garvey himself saw, but also what he never had the privileged to see. The Life, The Achievements, The Purpose and the Legacy of HIM Haile Sellassie I, I call this focus. Last Note Before You Begin Your Research: Now you have an idea what this subject area is all about, if you would like to acquire a better understanding of it, then please access the corresponding topic resources above.   By studying these above topics you will no doubt better prepare yourself for any future study of history or any other subject for that matter, as all things are linked, directly or indirectly[/su_tab][/su_tabs][/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”IMANI’S HAILE SELLASSIE I TOPIC NOTES” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-square-1″][su_tabs][su_tab title=”HELP”]Click on the tabs to the right to enter the specific Topics.  Find out the relevance of these topics to both African people and humanity in general.  After you have familiarised yourself with these topics with the identified Key Points of interest. Then access the Study Guide resources below[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”TOPIC 1″]TOPIC 1: HAILE SELLASSIE I LIFEWhat is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?The Life of Haile Sellassie I Emperor of Ethiopia is of great importance and significance to all African people.  Although at present only Rasta’s and Rasta sympathiser seem to revere H.I.M, nevertheless he is one of the most important African Black figures of the 20th Century.  In addition to this H.I.M also had many experiences in his life of great importance in giving the investigator a very good insight into Haile Sellassie I the man.   What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?The Life of Haile Sellassie I is also of very much importance to the world and world heritage, as during his life he accomplished many worthy achievements that have been beneficial not only to Ethiopia or Africa but the world generally.  Few people are aware of H.I.M role in world affairs whilst Emperor of Ethiopia, his many speeches, advice, his commitment and active involvement in trying to establish a more peaceful and fair world.  In addition to this H.I.M had very good relations with some of the most famous and power people, from around the world. Many of whom he frequently communicated with, as well as visited many countries on their invitation.  KEY POINTS TO RESEARCHEarly life:- You Must Find out: About
Parents | Lineage | Harare | Addis | TravelsAscent to the Throne:- You Must Find out: About      
Ledj | Dezmach | Ras | Negus | EmperorThe War:- You Must Find out: About 
Adowa | ItalianTreaties | Mussolini & Italy | ChemicalsIn Exile:- You Must Find out: About
Potentials | Britain | Garvey | League | Bath | TravelsEthiopian programme:- You Must Find out: About
Constitution | Education | Health | Religion | ReformAfrican programme:- You Must Find out: About
OAU Charters | U.N Visits | Addis Ababa | PartnersWorld programme:- You Must Find out: About
The League | WWII | U.N | World Peace | War Speech[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”TOPIC 2″]TOPIC 2: HAILE SELLASSIE I  WORDS & PHILOSOPHIESWhat is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?The words of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Sellassie I of Ethiopia is also of great importance and significance the African Black people, for a number of reason.  No other African until modern times was able to strategically and authentically vocalised the desires & aspirations of African people to a world audience.  H.I.M words are also very encouraging and uplifting for Africans trying to develop themselves in the 21st century, giving them the confidence as Africans to not only take their rightful place in the world as a civilised and progressive people, but with the authority and authencity of the head of a Empire that has survived, whilst all other African Empire fell, including the Great Ancient Egyptians   What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?The words of H.I.M is also very important to world heritage, as many of his speeches dealt specifically with world peace, not to mention justice and fairness.  H.I.M championed these cause whilst Emperor and was respected the world over for his endeavours in these regards. Haile Selassie words also offer an opportunity for people to get a better understanding of what African Black people have been petitioning for over the past few hundred years, through a non-offensive or intimidating manner, which was the style and excellent political diplomacy H.I.M engaged at all times, when representing either Ethiopian or African people.  KEY POINTS TO RESEARCHHaile Sellassie I Words:- You Must Find out: About the Main Topics Addressed | Throne Speeches | Christmas Speeches | League & U.N. Speeches | Interviews | Quotes[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”TOPIC 3″]TOPIC 3: HAILE SELLASSIE I  INFLUENCEWhat is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?The influence of Haile Selassie on African people and Africa in general can not be  overstated or underestimated.  Although most people particular Black people, often associate H.I.M influence mainly on or within the Rasta Movement. However this is very far from the truth, other than Marcus Garvey, no other individual has had such a impact and influence on the minds and aspirations of African people. This is evident not only through H.I.M role in the Organisation of Africa Unity, or other world movements, through which he championed equal rights for Africans & Black people, but more specifically and visibly even today, by the amount of African national flags that after independence chose Red Gold & Green as the nation colours, a direct indication of Haile Sellassie’s influence on early independent African Countries.  What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?The Influence of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, on the world, whilst he was ruling Ethiopia, again cannot be overstated or underestimated.   This influence as already mentioned, was primarily upon other world leaders, who often corresponded with H.I.M on a number of occasions, concerning a variety of political. economical and social issues affecting both their respective countries and the world in general.  This influence is also evidence through the amount of honours bestowed upon H.I.M by nations, particular cities, universities and religions.  KEY POINTS TO RESEARCHWWII:- You Must Find out: About
Ethio-Italian War | Appeal to League | BritainThe League of Nations:- You Must Find out: About
History | Joined | Speech | Influence | ArchivesThe United Nations:- You Must Find out: About
History | Joined | Speeches | Influence | ArchivesThe O.A.U:- You Must Find out: About
History | Co-Founders | Chairing | Speeches | The CharterWorld Tours:- You Must Find out: About
Where? | When? | Images | Articles | Videos | Met Who?Knighthoods & Honours:- You Must Find out: About
List | Countries | Why? | When? | Regalia | SymbolsThe Rasta movement:- You Must Find out: About
Views of | Relations with | His Statements | Ideology[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”TOPIC 4″]TOPIC 4: HAILE SELLASSIE I ADVICE, SPECIFIC THE RACE UPLIFTWhat is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?In regards to the race uplift of African Black people, Haile Sellassie I, as mentioned had been committed throughout his career as Emperor of Ethiopia.  Due to his long reign of 44 years on the Imperial Throne, most in not all of His Majesty’s speeches, statements and addresses, specifically to Ethiopians or Africans were primarily concerning race uplift and empowerment.  Haile Sellassie displayed a confidence in Africans and Black people generally, that they had both the skills as well as the heritage to assist them in achieving what any other nation on earth has achieved.   What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?Most people would possibly not be aware of Haile Sellassie I actual endeavours to help uplift African people.   Importantly though is the fact that H.I.M often indicated that unless Africans are treated fairly, with due respect and given freedom of trade, education  and politically, then the world would never no peace.  This was clearly indicated by Haile Selassie I speech to the United Nations about war and peace in Africa.  This speech has been immortalised by Bob Marley in his song War, which is actually a near enough word for word excerpt from this speech.  Anyone familiar with this song, can easily discern what H.I.M thoughts were and what he insinuated was the only way to bring peace or prevent war, i.e. “Until the colour of  a man’s skin, is no different from the colour of his Eyes”.    KEY POINTS TO RESEARCHH.I.M Strategy:- You Must Find out: About
Speeches relevant to Ethiopia | Africa | The Diaspora | Humanity I At and About The OAU[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”TOPIC 5″]TOPIC 5: HAILE SELLASSIE I  RELEVANCE IN 21st CENTURYWhat is this topic’s specific relevance and significance to African people & their heritage?The relevance of Haile Selassie I in the 21st Century is very important for African black people to fully understand.  Not from a spiritual, esoteric or mythical base, but from a historical point of view, as a figure of history.  It is important that Africans and black people are aware of H.I.M actual words, his life and his achievements, as through this knowledge and awareness, one can get a good example of what a statesman or leader should be, not to mention, his humility, his dignity and his commitment to the cause of Ethiopia, African and the world.  It is also very important that Haile Selassie I legacy is not forgotten or left as it is, i.e. as a religious icon, but that all must be done, to catalogue and archive, his life, his words and achievements for future generations.       What is this topic’s specific relevance and significance in world history & heritage?The relevance of Haile Selassie I, to world heritage in the 21st century cannot be underestimated.  For a number of reasons this relevance can be of great importance and significance to humanity generally.  For example, H.I.M was the Emperor of the legendary Ancient Ethiopia/Kushite Empire.  This empire features and often plays a very important role in the history of the world, from the Battle of Troy to the Muslim Hijra (early Muslims flight to Ethiopia, to be protected by the then Ethiopia monarch).  Their are also many other points of great importance and relevance to world heritage, such as the many links between, Ethiopia and the major religions of the world.  Not to mention its direct link to the Ancient Egyptian empire.  These are just a few examples of the relevance of H.I.M & Ethiopia to world history.  KEY POINTS TO RESEARCHHaile Sellassie I Relevance:- You Must Find out: About The current Groups that honour HIM e.g. RastaHIM Vision?:- You Must Find out: About What? | What has been achieved | In Ethiopia | Africa | Diaspora | WorldWhat is the Relevance?:- You Must Find out: About
His Life Achievements | His Ancestry | Relationship with other leaders & public personalities | In Black HistoryTo Africa:-  You Must Find out: About
Politically | Religious | Economical | HistoricallyTo The World:- You Must Find out: About
Politically | Religious | Economical | HistoricallyHow to?: You Must Find out: About
Raising Awareness | Changing perceptions | All Topics [/su_tab][/su_tabs][/su_spoiler][su_spoiler title=”IMANI’S SELECTED HAILE SELLASSIE I RESOURCES” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-square-1″][su_tabs active=”1″][su_tab title=”HELP”]Click The Tabs to Your Right to Access The Study Resources.[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”WEBSITES”]About Haile Sellassie I: (23rd July 1892 to 27 August 1975), born Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael, was Ethiopia’s regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He was the heir to a dynasty that traced its origins by tradition from King Solomon and Queen Makeda, Empress of Axum,…… READ MOREAbout Haile Sellassie I: Haile Selassie I ( qädamawi haylä səllasé; ) , born Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael, was Ethiopia’s regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He was the heir to a dynasty that traced its origins by tradition from King Solomon and Queen Makeda, Empress of Axum, known in the Abrahamic tradition as the Queen of Sheba. Read this article and others…..READ MOREAbout Haile Sellassie I: World War II African politics. He brought Ethiopia into the League of Nations and the United Nations and made Addis Ababa the major centre for the Organization of African Unity (now African Union)…. READ MOREAbout Haile Sellassie I: Hailed as the black Christ by many in the Rastafarian community and described as the ‘King of Kings, Lord of Lords’, Ethiopian emperor, Haile Selassie, was also a visitor to Malvern.Inside Out charts the remarkable history of ruler, Haile Selassie, from his Ethiopian empire to the rolling countryside of Malvern in the West Midlands…… READ MORE [/su_tab] [su_tab title=”BOOKS”]Here are some Relevant Books; Selected from Imani’s 100 Booklist featured in this website.  Please click links to access the webpage for selected title. Through these webpages you can learn more about the specific book and the author, as well as purchase, read or download the title for free, when available.   In addition to these books, numerous other titles exist that can help you learn more about this subject & topic area.[su_posts posts_per_page=”30″ tax_term=”128″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc” orderby=”title”][/su_tab] [su_tab title=”VIDEOS”][/su_tab] [su_tab title=”SEARCH”]Here are a some searches on Google, identifying KEY material relating to this specific subject & topic, for further studies. Ethiopian Monarchs: Here is a extensive list and chronology of the Monarchs of Ancient Ethiopia until modern times, 4470BC to 1974AD…. LEARN MORE Speeches of Haile Sellassie I: Here is a link to a very comprehensive list of Haile Sellassie I words and speeches in categories…..LEARN MOREWords of His Majesty: Here is a link to a website, that features some words and speeches by His Majesty, Text, Video & Audio….. LEARN MOREWords of His Majesty: Here is a link to a wikiquote list and details of a wide selection of words and speeches by Haile Sellassie I….LEARN MOREHaile Sellassie I Quotes: Here is a link to a website featuring information about Haile Sellassie I including 22 famous quotes ……. LEARN MOREImportant H.I.M Speeches: Here is a link to a website that features important Haile Sellassie I’s world Speeches to League, U.N. O.A.U…. LEARN MORE Haile Sellassie I, Knighthoods : Here is a link to a website that features a list of the Knighthoods & Honours Haile Selassie I received……  LEARN MORE TEST Yourself QUIZ: Here is a link to an interactive Test / Quiz, to check your knowledge on how much you know about Haile Sellassie I…..DO THE TESTTEST Yourself QUIZ: Here is a link to an interactive Quiz to test your knowledege about the Ethiopian History & Haile Sellassie I….DO THE TESTTEST Yourself QUIZZES: Here is a link to the funtriva website, where you can test your knowledge about Rasta’s & Haile Sellassie I… DO THE TEST[/su_tab][/su_tabs][/su_spoiler]

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