Black Consciousness is a profound understanding of the Black experience. This understanding is
rooted in a clear conception of African history and African Culture. These are the foundation of
Black Consciousness. Black Consciousness is a type of consciousness unlike consciousness perse.
Black Consciousness is not just awareness. Black Consciousness is not just a cognitive function.
Black Consciousness is more than an intellectual activity, and Black Consciousness entails more
than a basic recognition of Black skin. Black Consciousness implies an acute awareness of Black
identity and an active awareness of the Black worldview, in relation to a hostile socio-politico
climate. Therefore, Black consciousness perceives, apprehends, and articulates the social,
political, and economic plight of Black people.