Download or read book 1000 African Heroes written by Dallys-Tom Medali and published by Solara. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every child deserves and needs some inspiration, precursors, heroes and role-models, preferably from a similar background, that he or she can emulate. This is what this book is trying to offer. A hero is a person admired or idealized for his courage, his service, his excellent achievements or his noble qualities; regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, ideology and background. The book features black African heroes, white African heroes, Aboriginal heroes and heroes from the Diaspora, whether they live or have lived in Africa, Oceania, Europe, Asia or America. The book is presented like a research booklet so that the reader can become a key component of the research and writing team.
Download or read book African Heroes written by Jim Haskins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Greatest heroes of africa--from ancient to modern times "The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid." --Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine Kofi Annan Askia the Great Bambaata Behanzin Hossu Bowelle Stephen Biko Cetewayo Constance Cummings-John Imhotep Kenneth Kaunda Jomo Kenyatta Khama Sir Seretse Khama Patrice Lumumba Albert John Luthuli Nelson Mandela Menelik II Moshesh Mansa Musa Kwame Nkrumah Julius Nyerere Nzingha Piankhy Rabah Haile Selassie Albertina Sisulu Osei Tutu Youssef I
Download or read book 100 Greatest African Americans written by Molefi Kete Asante and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
Download or read book Ten African Heroes written by Thomas Patrick Melady and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title tells the story of the African leaders who ignited independence in black Africa during the 1960s through the eyes of two Americans who knew them well.
Download or read book African Heroes and Heroines written by Carter Godwin Woodson and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies of native African heroes and heroines with emphasis on those from south of the Sahara.
Download or read book African Heroes and Heroines written by Carter Woodson and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies of native African heroes and heroines with emphasis on those from south of the Sahara.
Download or read book African Heroes written by Naomi Mitchison and published by Putnam Aeronautical Books. This book was released on 1968 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Black Studies Primer written by Keith A. P. Sandiford and published by Hansib Publishing (Caribbean), Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential text for students and scholars of black history. Features over 1,000 biographies of historical and contemporary black figures that have made a significant contribution to the development of modern civilisation. It is a celebration of the impact made by black people in areas including politics, engineering, agriculture, entertainment, literature, medicine, sport, philosophy and more. This easy reference encyclopedia has been compiled to fill the gaps in black studies in the school curricula, and will inspire students and teachers alike.
Download or read book My Great African s Heroes written by Gebah Kamara and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people of West Africa were among the earlier makers of a great civilization and cultures educations and institutions long before the arrival of western slavery, colonization and long before they appeared as slave on white's plantations in Jamestown, Virginia. Additionally, the rich and colorful history, art, and folklore of West Africa- the ancestral home of most African Americans- present evidence of this, and more. Contrary to a misconception that still prevails, Africans were familiar with medicine, science, craftsmanship, religion, literature, and art for many years before their contact with the western world. Before the disintegration of the political structures of the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay and the eventual internal fights and struggled that created the condition for Western slavery and colonization of West Africa and the African continent. Most of the western African societies were the incubators of greatness such as universities, scholars, economic and industrial treading posts. The kings and military leaders were held in reverence by many in the earlier days. Far across Europe and Asia, traders encountered wealth and enlightenment from the African kingdoms that were striving for greatness. In ancient West Africa, some rulers expanded their kingdoms into empires and built great magnificent armies whose numbers coerced entire nations into submission. In the three great kingdoms, some military generals crafted techniques of military science that were adopted into modern-day military battles that have been used by western military leaders. There were scholars whose vision of life showed foresight and wisdom, and their priests and other religious personalities spoke of gods that were kind to humans and the universe. The kingdom or empire of Ghana was the first of the great Kingdoms of Western Sudan to become known to European explorers. According to some historical accounts, the kingdom of Ghana begins in the second century A.D. and has a known recorded history of one thousand years. However, some historians believe that Ghana was founded as early as 700 B.C. It is believed that an impressive list of 44 kings had ruled in that land before 1000 A.D. A dynasty of indigenous African kings came to power near the end of the eighth century (770 A.D.), some of the kings were believed to have come from Wagudugu. These were Mossi people who came from an area formerly called Upper Volta and now called Burkina Faso. These indigenous kings were called Sarakoles or Sonukes. The period from the beginning of this dynasty to the invasion of Ghana by Abu Bekr of the Sosso in 1076 A.D. was the Golden Age of ancient Ghana.
Download or read book America s Black Founders written by Nancy I. Sanders and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the lesser-known lives and contributions of early African-American men and women, in a volume that features such complementary activities as recipes for colonial foods and advice for petitioning the government. Original.
Download or read book The Hero with a Thousand Faces written by Joseph Campbell and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 1988 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.
Download or read book Heroic Africans written by Alisa LaGamma and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2011 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issued in connection with an exhibition held Sept. 20, 2011-Jan. 29, 2012, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and at the Rietberg Museum, Zeurich, at later dates.
Download or read book Ten African Heroes written by Thomas Patrick Melady and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title tells the story of the African leaders who ignited independence in black Africa during the 1960s through the eyes of two Americans who knew them well.
Download or read book Choosing the Hero written by K. Riva Levinson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. Women's Studies. Politics. African Studies. The rise of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to become the president of Liberia and the first woman elected to lead an African nation is one of the most inspiring stories of our time. But Sirleaf could not have done it alone. Among the people who worked tirelessly to help her achieve her victory was Washington, D.C.-based international consultant and lobbyist K. Riva Levinson. "A wonderful book about the extraordinary camaraderie between Africa's first woman president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her loyal friend and political ally, Riva Levinson... a must- read for all those interested in... Liberia's recent and turbulent history, and the immense power of friendship and loyalty."—Johnnie Carson, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Affairs "A deeply moving story of two extraordinary women, from very different backgrounds, who worked together through thick and thin and achieved so much... I would highly recommend this book to all."—Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi "A riveting and compelling story that restores one's faith in humanity... a profound lesson to all of us on the vital importance of courage and perseverance to the pursuit of a life of purpose."—Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Nigeria "A deeply personal and thoughtful book on some of the most important foreign policy issues of our time and a great read!"—Lloyd Pierson, former Director, U.S. Peace Corps, former President, African Development Foundation "A compelling set of stories... about how political capital was built by addition, multiplication, patience, and strategy by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Riva Levinson."—William R. Sweeney Jr., President and CEO, International Foundation for Electoral Systems "Riva's story reminds us that often the best, most challenging work comes to us when we least expect it and most need it. Her connection with President Sirleaf helped Liberia turn an important page in its history and further cemented the long existing bond between our countries."—U.S. Senator Chris Coons "Peace and democracy seemed far, far off to Liberians when brutal warlord Charles Taylor ruled. This fast-paced, crisply told story of Liberia's rebirth under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is inspiring and impressively honest."—U.S. Representative Ed Royce "Riva Levinson gives us a peek behind the curtain of how American foreign policy is formulated and practiced. A thoroughly engaging read from cover to cover."—U.S. Senator Jeff Flake "The inspiring story of two brilliant women who overcame the odds to make positive change in Liberia. A must-read for any aspiring global change maker!"—Dr. Rajesh Panjabi, CEO, Last Mile Health, associate physician, Harvard Medical School, one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, 2016, and one of Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders "A book that reads like Le Carr�, if Le Carr� was a combination of killer politico and Tina Fey... smart, heartbreaking, funny, inspiring, and an unbelievably entertaining read."—Dan Gordon, screenwriter of The Hurricane
Download or read book Oprah Winfrey written by Stephen Feinstein and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and accomplishements of the actress and talk show host.
Download or read book The Black Athlete as Hero written by Joseph Dorinson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part history, part biography, this study examines the Black athlete's search to unify what W.E.B. DuBois called the "two unreconciled strivings" of African Americans--the struggle to survive in black society while adapting to white society. Black athletes have served as vanguards of change, challenging the dominant culture, crossing social boundaries and raising political awareness. Champions like Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Wilma Rudolph, Roberto Clemente, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Serena Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James make a difference, even as many in the Black community question the idea of athletes as role models. The author argues the importance of sports heroes in a panic-plagued era beset with class division and racial privilege.
Download or read book My First Heroes Black History written by Editors of Silver Dolphin Books and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate inspiring stories of powerful figures in Black History with this interactive board book that tells the stories of four extraordinary Black heroes. With scenes you can push, pull, and slide, this book is perfect for teaching little ones about Black heroes who changed the world! My First Heroes: Black History tells the stories of four incredible Black heroes: Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, and Serena Williams. Learn about the unique activism and achievements of these heroes—from changing laws to breaking records—and how their bravery changed the course of history. With adorable illustrations, important facts, and push, pull, and slide elements, this book will delight and educate preschoolers and parents alike.
