If we are not Gods, then where is she?

They Took Your Land—Then Sold You Heaven

People who built wealth, power, and comfort on stolen lands often preached patience to those they dispossessed.

That is the uncomfortable challenge behind Nina Simone’s famous words: “The people that built their heaven on your land are telling you yours is in the sky.”

Was religion used as liberation, control, or both? The debate remains as relevant today as ever.

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Support the movement by getting our debut book, 20 African Wonder Women That Changed History.Source: Nina Simone. This quote is widely attributed to Nina Simone and is frequently cited in discussions about colonialism, religion, power, and liberation. However, primary-source verification of the exact wording is limited, so it is best described as a quote commonly attributed to her.

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