Dr. Umar Johnson, an activist and motivational speaker known for his opposition to homosexuality, spoke at the committee’s Winter Soulstice event on Saturday.
It’s really unfortunate that Dr. Umar holds these views. Having said that, it sounds like the point of Pan-Africanism is to include all members of the diaspora, who will inevitably have differing religious and cultural beliefs. And I think it’s to Dr. Umar’s credit that he didn’t take the bait when asked about his views on homosexuality, instead focusing on unity.
It’s also unfortunate that his adult daughter exposed him on TikTok for never being in her life.
It’s really unfortunate that Dr. Umar holds these views. Having said that, it sounds like the point of Pan-Africanism is to include all members of the diaspora, who will inevitably have differing religious and cultural beliefs. And I think it’s to Dr. Umar’s credit that he didn’t take the bait when asked about his views on homosexuality, instead focusing on unity.