Zehn Root
@zehnroot.com
Founder of Bnevol, Multi Award-Winning Product Developer, Artist, Philanthropist, Certified PMP, Instructor, Marketing Expert, Activist In Training, Black Vegan, Pan-Africanist, Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Uniparty, Total Liberation 🌱 🐷 ✊🏾
🔗 https://zehnroot.com
🔗 https://zehnroot.com
I am incredibly proud to announce AReL's (Action for #Refugee Life) funding campaigns.
• Student Transportation Fund
• Student Laptops Fund
• Women in Tech Fund
• Local Instructors Fund
• Local Infrastructure Fund
• Micro-Scholarships Fund
#AfricanTech #Education #STEM
youtu.be/tNwTSzGt7Mc?...
• Student Transportation Fund
• Student Laptops Fund
• Women in Tech Fund
• Local Instructors Fund
• Local Infrastructure Fund
• Micro-Scholarships Fund
#AfricanTech #Education #STEM
youtu.be/tNwTSzGt7Mc?...
AReL Funding - Building Futures for Refugees
YouTube video by AReL (Action for Refugee Life)
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I am incredibly proud to announce AReL's (Action for #Refugee Life) funding campaigns.
• Student Transportation Fund
• Student Laptops Fund
• Women in Tech Fund
• Local Instructors Fund
• Local Infrastructure Fund
• Micro-Scholarships Fund
#AfricanTech #Education #STEM
youtu.be/tNwTSzGt7Mc?...
• Student Transportation Fund
• Student Laptops Fund
• Women in Tech Fund
• Local Instructors Fund
• Local Infrastructure Fund
• Micro-Scholarships Fund
#AfricanTech #Education #STEM
youtu.be/tNwTSzGt7Mc?...
#AssataShakur: "Any Community seriously concerned with its own Freedom has to be concerned about other people's Freedom… Imperialism is an international system of exploitation, and we as revolutionaries need to be internationalists to defeat it."
Video: "Tribute to Assata Shakur" at Busboys & Poets
Video: "Tribute to Assata Shakur" at Busboys & Poets
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#AssataShakur: "Any Community seriously concerned with its own Freedom has to be concerned about other people's Freedom… Imperialism is an international system of exploitation, and we as revolutionaries need to be internationalists to defeat it."
Video: "Tribute to Assata Shakur" at Busboys & Poets
Video: "Tribute to Assata Shakur" at Busboys & Poets
Do you know about the "U.S. Out of #Korea" Movement? You Should. The org Nodutdol is helping #decolonize our understanding of U.S.-Korean #history and geopolitics. Today is National Liberation Day for Korea, with demonstrations taking place in major cities across the U.S. Follow their work! ✊🏾
August 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Do you know about the "U.S. Out of #Korea" Movement? You Should. The org Nodutdol is helping #decolonize our understanding of U.S.-Korean #history and geopolitics. Today is National Liberation Day for Korea, with demonstrations taking place in major cities across the U.S. Follow their work! ✊🏾
Essay: A Savage and Dangerous Woman: Nawal El Saadawi
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#Patriarchy #Feminism #NawalElSaadawi #MiddleEast #MonaEltahawy
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#Patriarchy #Feminism #NawalElSaadawi #MiddleEast #MonaEltahawy
Essay: A Savage and Dangerous Woman: Nawal El Saadawi
The feminist author who challenged the taboos of sex, religion, and power
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August 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Essay: A Savage and Dangerous Woman: Nawal El Saadawi
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#Patriarchy #Feminism #NawalElSaadawi #MiddleEast #MonaEltahawy
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#Patriarchy #Feminism #NawalElSaadawi #MiddleEast #MonaEltahawy
Since my appearance on The Reading Circle with Marc Medley, the situation in #Kakuma has escalated. The deeper story lies in the everyday struggles of #refugees and how they are building a future. Thanks to partners AReL, @bnevol.com @uwpbooks.bsky.social #BlackSky
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John "Zehn" Baskerville, PMP Ⓥ on LinkedIn: #kenya #refugees #kakumarefugeecamp #kakuma #refugees #changetheworld
The Voices of Kakuma: A Struggle for Dignity, a Fight for Opportunity
What is happening in #Kenya right now is heartbreaking. #Refugees in #KakumaRefugeeCamp…
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March 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Since my appearance on The Reading Circle with Marc Medley, the situation in #Kakuma has escalated. The deeper story lies in the everyday struggles of #refugees and how they are building a future. Thanks to partners AReL, @bnevol.com @uwpbooks.bsky.social #BlackSky
www.linkedin.com/posts/jbaske...
www.linkedin.com/posts/jbaske...
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Today was salve for a tender and weary heart. I’m grateful to have spent it alongside so many inspiring people ❤️🩹
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#denver #protest #fiftyfiftyone
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#denver #protest #fiftyfiftyone
February 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Today was salve for a tender and weary heart. I’m grateful to have spent it alongside so many inspiring people ❤️🩹
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#denver #protest #fiftyfiftyone
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#denver #protest #fiftyfiftyone
Normalize #resistance. While #Trump & #Elon are a problem, they are not THE problem. THE problem is a system that produces them, predates them, & survives them. Resist as a way of life. Tell friends where it's going down & share signs, like these…(Got signs? Share yours too)
#50501 #Capitalism #DC
#50501 #Capitalism #DC
February 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Normalize #resistance. While #Trump & #Elon are a problem, they are not THE problem. THE problem is a system that produces them, predates them, & survives them. Resist as a way of life. Tell friends where it's going down & share signs, like these…(Got signs? Share yours too)
#50501 #Capitalism #DC
#50501 #Capitalism #DC
Start early.
Never suppress the warrior spirit. #Anger is natural—a useful reflex. But transforming it into action? That is a skill. And for a #warrior, it is a way of life.
Video Credit: MaiStoryBook youtube.com/@maistoryboo...
#YoungActivists #LittleWarriors #BannedBooks #Books #Activism #Teach
Never suppress the warrior spirit. #Anger is natural—a useful reflex. But transforming it into action? That is a skill. And for a #warrior, it is a way of life.
Video Credit: MaiStoryBook youtube.com/@maistoryboo...
#YoungActivists #LittleWarriors #BannedBooks #Books #Activism #Teach
February 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Start early.
Never suppress the warrior spirit. #Anger is natural—a useful reflex. But transforming it into action? That is a skill. And for a #warrior, it is a way of life.
Video Credit: MaiStoryBook youtube.com/@maistoryboo...
#YoungActivists #LittleWarriors #BannedBooks #Books #Activism #Teach
Never suppress the warrior spirit. #Anger is natural—a useful reflex. But transforming it into action? That is a skill. And for a #warrior, it is a way of life.
Video Credit: MaiStoryBook youtube.com/@maistoryboo...
#YoungActivists #LittleWarriors #BannedBooks #Books #Activism #Teach
The Business of Reconstruction: Who Profits from Destruction?
Rebuilding is big business. After the destruction, #reconstruction becomes an industry where the same governments and contractors responsible for devastation often position themselves as the architects of recovery. #FreePalestine #Gaza
Rebuilding is big business. After the destruction, #reconstruction becomes an industry where the same governments and contractors responsible for devastation often position themselves as the architects of recovery. #FreePalestine #Gaza
February 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Business of Reconstruction: Who Profits from Destruction?
Rebuilding is big business. After the destruction, #reconstruction becomes an industry where the same governments and contractors responsible for devastation often position themselves as the architects of recovery. #FreePalestine #Gaza
Rebuilding is big business. After the destruction, #reconstruction becomes an industry where the same governments and contractors responsible for devastation often position themselves as the architects of recovery. #FreePalestine #Gaza
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In front of the White House, January 18, 2020 🎥 @rerutled.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In front of the White House, January 18, 2020 🎥 @rerutled.bsky.social
As MAGA & BB salivate over plans of #EthnicCleansing #Palestinians, never forget #Biden and the #DemocraticParty ushered in this maniac. The #Izzy lobby funds 80% of #Congress (BOTH PARTIES). #Democrats should have resisted, but who funds you runs you, so instead, they anointed him. #FreePalestine
February 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
As MAGA & BB salivate over plans of #EthnicCleansing #Palestinians, never forget #Biden and the #DemocraticParty ushered in this maniac. The #Izzy lobby funds 80% of #Congress (BOTH PARTIES). #Democrats should have resisted, but who funds you runs you, so instead, they anointed him. #FreePalestine
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Like reading, #drawing transcends boundaries, but instead of absorbing, you create—giving form to what lies within the mind’s depths, shaping thought into substance. Few experiences bring me greater joy or hold more meaning than these moments of pure, unbound expression. #Shogun #Art #BlackArtist
February 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Like reading, #drawing transcends boundaries, but instead of absorbing, you create—giving form to what lies within the mind’s depths, shaping thought into substance. Few experiences bring me greater joy or hold more meaning than these moments of pure, unbound expression. #Shogun #Art #BlackArtist
Video Outtake - “Internship In Action” Program by AReL and @bnevol.com
My grand-niece & nephew love meeting their big #African siblings from the #DRC #Congo & #SouthSudan
—a reminder that opportunity should have no borders. Bridging the #DigitalDivide technically & spiritually.
#Africa #BlackSky
My grand-niece & nephew love meeting their big #African siblings from the #DRC #Congo & #SouthSudan
—a reminder that opportunity should have no borders. Bridging the #DigitalDivide technically & spiritually.
#Africa #BlackSky
January 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Video Outtake - “Internship In Action” Program by AReL and @bnevol.com
My grand-niece & nephew love meeting their big #African siblings from the #DRC #Congo & #SouthSudan
—a reminder that opportunity should have no borders. Bridging the #DigitalDivide technically & spiritually.
#Africa #BlackSky
My grand-niece & nephew love meeting their big #African siblings from the #DRC #Congo & #SouthSudan
—a reminder that opportunity should have no borders. Bridging the #DigitalDivide technically & spiritually.
#Africa #BlackSky
What is happening in the #DRC is heartbreaking and infuriating. Why should you care?
Because there are no smartphones without the #BloodMinerals exploited out of #Congo used to power most the #technology we all conveniently enjoy.
#FreeCongo #DRC #Goma #Africa #PanAfrica #AfricaUnite #BlackSky
Because there are no smartphones without the #BloodMinerals exploited out of #Congo used to power most the #technology we all conveniently enjoy.
#FreeCongo #DRC #Goma #Africa #PanAfrica #AfricaUnite #BlackSky
January 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
What is happening in the #DRC is heartbreaking and infuriating. Why should you care?
Because there are no smartphones without the #BloodMinerals exploited out of #Congo used to power most the #technology we all conveniently enjoy.
#FreeCongo #DRC #Goma #Africa #PanAfrica #AfricaUnite #BlackSky
Because there are no smartphones without the #BloodMinerals exploited out of #Congo used to power most the #technology we all conveniently enjoy.
#FreeCongo #DRC #Goma #Africa #PanAfrica #AfricaUnite #BlackSky
Reposted by Zehn Root
The new @uwpbooks.bsky.social website is live!
Modern & packed with features:
* #Ecommerce with #Shopify Integration
* #BlackScholar essays & journals
* Free resources, merch, e-catalogs & more
Built by @bnevol.bsky.social + AReL. Led by @zehnroot.bsky.social
#BlackTech #BlackSky #WebDesign
Modern & packed with features:
* #Ecommerce with #Shopify Integration
* #BlackScholar essays & journals
* Free resources, merch, e-catalogs & more
Built by @bnevol.bsky.social + AReL. Led by @zehnroot.bsky.social
#BlackTech #BlackSky #WebDesign
January 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The new @uwpbooks.bsky.social website is live!
Modern & packed with features:
* #Ecommerce with #Shopify Integration
* #BlackScholar essays & journals
* Free resources, merch, e-catalogs & more
Built by @bnevol.bsky.social + AReL. Led by @zehnroot.bsky.social
#BlackTech #BlackSky #WebDesign
Modern & packed with features:
* #Ecommerce with #Shopify Integration
* #BlackScholar essays & journals
* Free resources, merch, e-catalogs & more
Built by @bnevol.bsky.social + AReL. Led by @zehnroot.bsky.social
#BlackTech #BlackSky #WebDesign
A reminder: The goal is not revolving (so-called) ceasefires. The desire is liberation.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
January 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A reminder: The goal is not revolving (so-called) ceasefires. The desire is liberation.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
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The Journey of #Rebranding the @uwpbooks.bsky.social (UWP) Logo
Designer, Zehn Root @zehnroot.bsky.social of Bnevol @bnevol.bsky.social
The result? A polished, versatile, vectorized logo.
#LogoDesign #GraphicDesign #BrandIdentity #BlackDesigners #BlacksInTech #BlackCreatives #BlackCreators
Designer, Zehn Root @zehnroot.bsky.social of Bnevol @bnevol.bsky.social
The result? A polished, versatile, vectorized logo.
#LogoDesign #GraphicDesign #BrandIdentity #BlackDesigners #BlacksInTech #BlackCreatives #BlackCreators
January 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The Journey of #Rebranding the @uwpbooks.bsky.social (UWP) Logo
Designer, Zehn Root @zehnroot.bsky.social of Bnevol @bnevol.bsky.social
The result? A polished, versatile, vectorized logo.
#LogoDesign #GraphicDesign #BrandIdentity #BlackDesigners #BlacksInTech #BlackCreatives #BlackCreators
Designer, Zehn Root @zehnroot.bsky.social of Bnevol @bnevol.bsky.social
The result? A polished, versatile, vectorized logo.
#LogoDesign #GraphicDesign #BrandIdentity #BlackDesigners #BlacksInTech #BlackCreatives #BlackCreators
#PatriceLumumba before his assassination on this day, Jan 17th, 1961 “The day will come when history will speak. But it will not be the history which will be taught in Brussels, Paris, Washington or the United Nations.” #FreeCongo
#AfricaUnite #DRC #Congo #Africa #Decolonize #Neocolonialism
#AfricaUnite #DRC #Congo #Africa #Decolonize #Neocolonialism
January 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
#PatriceLumumba before his assassination on this day, Jan 17th, 1961 “The day will come when history will speak. But it will not be the history which will be taught in Brussels, Paris, Washington or the United Nations.” #FreeCongo
#AfricaUnite #DRC #Congo #Africa #Decolonize #Neocolonialism
#AfricaUnite #DRC #Congo #Africa #Decolonize #Neocolonialism
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GAME CHANGERS!
UWP & Bnevol are a game-changing collaboration!
This #partnership is breaking barriers, setting new standards, and amplifying the human-BEINGness of business, that forged this #alliance across oceans with #AReLRefugeeLife. @zehnroot.bsky.social #blacktech
youtu.be/Y-2TU4scG58?...
UWP x Bnevol: Empowering Black Scholarship and African Technology
YouTube video by Universal Write Publications
youtu.be
January 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
GAME CHANGERS!
UWP & Bnevol are a game-changing collaboration!
This #partnership is breaking barriers, setting new standards, and amplifying the human-BEINGness of business, that forged this #alliance across oceans with #AReLRefugeeLife. @zehnroot.bsky.social #blacktech
youtu.be/Y-2TU4scG58?...
Former U.S. #President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec 29th (2024).
Almost two decades after the publication of his book, the crimes and atrocities exposed have endured multiple U.S. administrations, both Republican and Democratic upholding an apartheid state and executing a G'cide
#FreePalestine
Almost two decades after the publication of his book, the crimes and atrocities exposed have endured multiple U.S. administrations, both Republican and Democratic upholding an apartheid state and executing a G'cide
#FreePalestine
December 30, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Former U.S. #President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec 29th (2024).
Almost two decades after the publication of his book, the crimes and atrocities exposed have endured multiple U.S. administrations, both Republican and Democratic upholding an apartheid state and executing a G'cide
#FreePalestine
Almost two decades after the publication of his book, the crimes and atrocities exposed have endured multiple U.S. administrations, both Republican and Democratic upholding an apartheid state and executing a G'cide
#FreePalestine
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The problem with #sustainability - We must move beyond it and towards #regenerative solutions in fragile environments where ecosystems have been decimated, particularly from exploitation (like in #Africa). Ask, how does this solution recognize and heal existing harms?
bnevol.com/blog/climate...
bnevol.com/blog/climate...
The Problem With Sustainability - And What We Should Be Talking About Instead
Is sustainability sustainable? Sustainability has long been hailed as the answer to the world's most pressing environmental and social issues. But is it enough?
bnevol.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:54 AM
The problem with #sustainability - We must move beyond it and towards #regenerative solutions in fragile environments where ecosystems have been decimated, particularly from exploitation (like in #Africa). Ask, how does this solution recognize and heal existing harms?
bnevol.com/blog/climate...
bnevol.com/blog/climate...
😡 Increasing the efficiency of exploitation of the #DRC is NOT innovation or anything to celebrate. I write about the layers of #Congo exploitation by the West and global North in this article: bnevol.com/they-come-fo...
#FreeCongo #Africa
@asssociatedpress.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/bide...
#FreeCongo #Africa
@asssociatedpress.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/bide...
Biden in Africa pledges millions more for a rail project the US hopes will boost its influence there
President Joe Biden on his visit to sub-Saharan Africa has pledged another $600 million for a cross-continent rail corridor project.
apnews.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM
😡 Increasing the efficiency of exploitation of the #DRC is NOT innovation or anything to celebrate. I write about the layers of #Congo exploitation by the West and global North in this article: bnevol.com/they-come-fo...
#FreeCongo #Africa
@asssociatedpress.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/bide...
#FreeCongo #Africa
@asssociatedpress.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/bide...