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WHAT AFRICAN NEEDS: A book indictment, correction and expository of politics and what true democracy is all about, it exposes African manner of leadership in copying other established countries of the world, privatizing democracy and seat of power, making good governance an illusion to African. what Africans need is equity and justice, fair play, understanding of who an African is and what African can do for Africans, Making our foreign friends to...
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Originally published in two volumes between 1923 and 1925, Africa for Africans, Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is a compilation of letters, speeches and essays by one of the Fathers of Pan-Africanism. Hailed by Martin Luther King Jr. as, "the first man of color...to make the Negro feel like he was somebody," Garvey was a polarizing yet influential figure whose legacy continues to be felt today. These philosophies, collected by his...
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Describes the inventions created by the peoples of Africa in hunting, agriculture, architecture, metalwork, medicine, the arts, and other fields, and how they have spread through the world and continue to fit into modern African civilization.
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South Africans remember when electricity load shedding brought the country to a standstill in 2008. There was a rush on generators and property in Perth, Australia. An email from Alan Knott-Craig reminding South Africans of the upsides to living in South Africa went viral and elicited responses from thousands of South Africans - Don't Panic! was a book that captured a moment in SA history. Fast forward to 2014, and load shedding is forgotten (mostly),...
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xvii, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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At the Heart of the Borderlands is the first book-length study of Africans and Afro-descendants in the frontiers of Spanish America. While people of African descent have formed part of most borderlands' histories, this study recognizes and explains their critical contribution to the formation of frontier spaces. Lack of imperial control coupled with Spain's desperation for settlers and soldiers in frontier areas facilitated the social mobility of...
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A Study Guide for Sheila Kohler's "Africans," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Students for all of your research needs.
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In 1619, a group of thirty-two African men, women and children arrived on the shores of Virginia. They had been kidnapped in the royal city of Kabasa, Angola, and forced aboard the Spanish slave ship San Juan Bautista. The ship was attacked by privateers, and the captives were taken by the English to their New World colony. This group has been shrouded in controversy ever since. Historian Ric Murphy documents a fascinating story of colonialism, treason,...
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The enforced removal of individuals has long been a political tool used by African states to create generations of asylum seekers, refugees, and fugitives. Historians often present such political exile as a potentially transformative experience for resilient individuals, but this reading singles the exile out as having an exceptional experience. This collection seeks to broaden that understanding within the global political landscape by considering...
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Africa in the New Testament and early Christianity is a passion of my heart. When we read about early church and bishops, we often lose sight of where they came from or really who they are. I hope the words of African leaders will inspire the reader to research more into the subject.
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Many people believe that Christianity or the Bible are Western, imported into Africa in the last couple centuries by European and North American missionaries. However, there are Africans and African places mentioned throughout the Bible, which this work identifies and explains thoroughly.
Africans and Africa have featured in the story of God and his people since ancient times, from Hagar, Phinehas, and the Pharaohs through to the Ethiopian eunuch...
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A collection of speeches and essays from the acclaimed Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, and orator hailed as "Black Moses."
A selection of Marcus Garvey's addresses and writings, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey was originally compiled by his widow, Amy Jacques Garvey, to keep track of her husband's opinions and sayings over his career. However, in 1923, she decided to publish the collection and give the public the...
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There are 2 books in this bundle, which are: Book 1: How did the ancient Vikings live? What was their society like? This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to women's roles in Viking society. Other chapters discuss the appearance of trolls and other creatures in Norse myths. You'll find out why certain popular children's movies have included Viking clothing...
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It is difficult for the modern student to truly understand how America could have supported slavery. This volume, containing primary source first-person accounts, allows readers to learn directly from the people of the time. Through their words-some hateful, others inspiring-students will develop a fuller understanding of this chapter in American history.
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There is much to learn about ancient societies. In this collection of books, you will learn about the ancient Africans. How did they live? What were their greatest legacies? If you visit Africa today, can you still see traces of ancient culture, arts and traditions? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this book. Happy reading!
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Why do Africans have less heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? And, no depression, osteoporosis, arthritis, or asthma? This observation the author made soon she arrived in Rwanda, Central Africa. To find the answer she asked her then husband, a physician. But, he did not know either. Later, she moved to the USA and for many years, this question was staying dormant in her brain database. Then one day, when she started experiencing her personal osteoporosis...
20) Unveiled: The Twenty & Odd: Documenting the First Africans in England's America 1619-1625 and Beyond
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UNVEILED - The Twenty & Odd reveals the true story behind the landing of the first Africans in England's America, in 1619 and 1620, removing a 400-year-old political veil of corruption. For the first time, America will have a new understanding of who these first Africans were, from where they came, the struggles they faced, and the amazing achievements they made. Knight's countless hours of research comes alive as pieces of the puzzle are put back...
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