In volume one, Massey focuses on Egyptian origins in the British Isles. By linking these diverse cultures and origins to their African roots, Massey demonstrates the extent and durability of African influence. This collection reflects this philosophy, offering 12 playful counting rhymes from 9 Caribbean islands, which are traditionally chanted as songs and in games. This blessed night This is a lyrical celebration of the miracle of Christmas. This penetrating examination of the social, political, sexual and cultural worlds that exist behind the travel brochures, provide a wealth of information on individual countries and peoples of the Caribbean.
Many people wake up one day and realize they've been sitting back and watching the world go by.
They had assumed that certain people were supposed to jump into the fray and compete while others sat in the bleachers and cheered them on. Using the alphabet as a touchstone, each chapter encourages, a new commitment to assess your strenghts and fulfill more of your potential. It is almost as if he were preaching this sermon for us today, for it is as apt today as it ever was nearly thirty years ago. More and more people are discovering the rich legacy of African culture that can be found in the celebration of Kwanzaa. The story of two men who, through no choice of their own, come together and form a bond in the realization that, sometimes, simply to resist the expected is an act of heroism.