Stolen Legacy
Stolen Legacy, by George G. M. James, “argues that the "Greek philosophy" in which nearly all of Western culture has its roots actually originated in ancient Egypt Drawing on careful historical research and a radical rethinking of the conventional narrative of Greek history, James asserts that our celebration of the ancient Greeks as the creators of Western civilization and philosophy is misattributed. In fact, he argues, our praise rightfully belongs to the people of Africa. Furthermore, this massive intellectual and cultural theft has helped lend credence to the damaging notion that the entire continent of Africa has contributed nothing to world civilization. James explorers documented connections between celebrated Greek philosophers and the influence of Egyptian thought, proposing other possible links between northern Africa and Greece as well. An important book for understanding the history of philosophy, culture, and race in the modern world, Stolen Legacy is not to be missed.”
Available online or at your local Black-owned bookstore.
127 Black-owned Bookstores in the U.S.
The all-time queen of daytime, entrepreneur, producer, actress, author, and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey, has highlighted 127 black-owned bookstores to support on her online publication, Oprah Daily. During the wake of the tragic killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, along with the power of social media, it forced the world to once again face the racial inequalities and inequities that has plagued this world for ages. If there is one thing that has been constant in the last 300+ years, it would be societal and systematic racism against Blacks. In order to uplift and support Black owned businesses, or for those that are seeking education through anti-racist literature, editorial assistant at Oprah Daily*, McKenzie Jean-Philippe, has listed 127 Black owned bookstores to shop and support by state.
As we may know, movements can often time loose it’s momentum, and because of this, we must all strive to permanently normalize and protect the changes we seek. we must all normalize valuing Black lives and shopping at Black owned businesses. When many of us shop we have no biases against the owners of non-Black establishments, unless warranted. However, history has shown us that many other ethnicities do not share the same sentiment when the business is Black owned. Let’s change this collectively.
*Oprah Daily is an online publication that focuses on “living your best life, living it well—and making living well a daily practice.”
Meeting The Sun Halfway: Little Hope by Seane Shaw
Meeting the Sun Halfway: Little Hope, written by Seane Shaw is a literary collection of expressions resulting from a culmination of an invisible contagion, racial injustices and an overall feeling of wanting to get back to normalcy. Throughout the book are casts of visual bonuses, which suggests that writing is one of many talents.
Meeting the Sun Halfway: Little Hope, written by Seane Shaw is a literary collection of expressions resulting from a culmination of an invisible contagion, racial injustices and an overall feeling of wanting to get back to normalcy. Throughout the book are casts of visual bonuses, which suggests that writing is one of many talents.
Shaw’s love for writing peaked dormancy over the years, until he was faced with some of the most difficult and emotional challenges that eventually compelled him to not only express it through poetry, but also share it with the world. This literary collection is influenced by reflective thinking about life and the never-ending pursuit of happiness.
JTF: How did the title of the book come about?
Seane Shaw: “The title is derived from the unspeakable joy that is manifested by the rising sun and the start of a new day. So, as I synchronize my awakening with the dawn, I’m hopeful that my existence in this world equates to the blessings that I have been afforded.”
JTF: If you could change two things in the world, what would it be?
Seane Shaw: “If I could change one thing in this world, is that no form of bias exist and true justice always prevails.”
“I will continue to look to the heavens from where my strength rise and not succumb to the plight of the intentional lies. So, as I meet the sun halfway, I will continue to believe and have faith that we will overcome someday.”
Meeting the Sun Halfway: Little Hope is a short read that poetically touches on racism, joy, faith and more. A perfect gift for those who love literary creatives.
You can purchase Meeting the Sun Halfway: Little Hope on Amazon.
Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust
Professor John Henrik Clarke analyzes the perspective that slavery and genocide were institutionalized and systematized into a global system of domination, destruction and death, which not only control land, labor and resources, but colonialized information. The book Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust: Slavery and the Rise of European Capitalism, can be purchased online at one of the oldest bookstores in Oakland, California, Marcus Bookstore.
Clarke was born in 1915 in Union Springs, Alabama, and was brought up in Columbus, Georgia. Editor, lecturer, writer, and teacher, Dr. Clarke lived in New York City from 1933 until his death in 1998.
