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What's the Fourth of July to a Bissa?
What does freedom truly mean? From Frederick Douglass to the Bissa homeland, explore why many Foundational Black Americans view July 4th through a different lens and why reconnecting with our African ancestry changes the conversation about independence.

T. Hasani
Jul 45 min read


Could African Justice Heal What Western Justice Broke? From Ma’at to Faso Bu-Kaoré
Can African systems of justice offer a better path? Explore how Ma’at, Bissa traditions, and Burkina Faso’s new Faso Bu-Kaoré governance model compare with Western criminal justice and what this means for Foundational Black Americans reconnecting with their ancestral heritage.

T. Hasani
Jul 33 min read


A Homecoming to Guarango: Returning to Our Bissa Homeland in Burkina Faso
What began as a journey to Burkina Faso became a powerful homecoming. Follow our visit to Guarango Village, meeting Chief Naan Koom, reconnecting with our Bissa ancestry, and exploring how the diaspora can help support water access, cultural preservation, and village development.

Markita Williams
Jun 226 min read


We Were Bissa Before We Were Black
For many in the diaspora, Africa was reduced to a mystery. Names were lost, languages were broken, lineages were scattered. But today, through research, DNA, and determination, many are reconnecting. My journey led me to the Bissa people of Burkina Faso. This is not just about ancestry, it is about restoring memory, honoring resilience, and helping build the future. For generations, many Black Americans have known that our story began in Africa, but few knew exactly where. Na

T. Hasani
Jun 195 min read
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