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Originally Posted by ST21
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ST21, I respect your honesty and your integrity. Unfortunately, 365 days let alone 28 days is not enough time to deal with our history. I lecture and teach on the subject of Ancient African History which to many including African-Americans is not taken seriously. To often Ancient Egypt the most researched civilization is by far the most misrepresented because it was from its origin a black civilization. Many don't know that Egypt is actually in Africa. Instead the media calls this area the Middle East? With so much access to information via the internet, you can go to any website by Dr. Ivan Van Sertima, Dr. Yosef-Ben Jochanann or Dr. John Henrik Clarke.
I have been very blessed and fortunate enough to learn from these gentlemen some of the most prolific educators both black and white who instilled in me the knowledge of Africa and the legacy we brought here in the hulls of slaves ships. I visited Africa in 1992, more importantly Sudan and Egypt, and quite frankly it transformed my life. I returned to the USA and opened a bookstore dedicated to the African and African-American experience. My perception of myself and others was resolute. It taught me that you cannot truly understand other people's history and culture if you don't first know and understand your own and the role you must play in continuing that legacy.
The mistake the educational system makes is starting Black History Month with Slavery and ending it with Dr.Martin Luther King. Nevermind discussing the thousands of years of history we made before coming to these shores.
Lastly, African Americans MUST learn and embrace Egypt and look to that civilization as an example in the same way that the decendants of Europe look to Greece as the source of their cultural and educational achievements.
If anyone wants more information on African and African-American history please feel free to contact me.
Peace, Sunra