Beyond Maafa

BLACK HISTORY DID NOT BEGIN WITH SLAVERY Beyond Maafa is a spirited history of the African Diaspora. The themes range from human origins in Africa to the contemporary world, and the future of the African Diaspora. This text applies research from various disciplines including history, genetics, archaeology, and linguistics. The book explains with great clarity how the original man and woman emerged from the heartland of Africa; the Ethiopian origin of human culture and civilization; the history and culture of the ancient Nile Valley civilizations; strategy and warfare in Ancient Africa; African spirituality; the rise and fall of the great African civilizations; the epic story of the Palmares maroons; the emergence of Pan Africanism; and prospects for the future. Quotes From Beyond Maafa "This work is in the spirit of the African griot since the future of the Black world is the primary concern that has driven the production of this book."