Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements and strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. 100 GREATEST AFRICAN AMERICANS attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of African ...
Manufacturer: Prometheus BooksWritten By: Molefi Kete Asante
The growing usage of African names in the United States makes this book appealing for those who want to understand the meaning, proper usage and significance of African names. Asante provides the historical rationale and the proper translations and usage of African names from the four corners of the continent.
Manufacturer: Africa World PressWritten By: Molefi Kete Asante