Author: Bro Lyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black power
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
FROM THE BACK COVER: "Self Liberation For The Melanated People", is a brilliant consolidation of information constructed to help liberate the minds of melanated people. In the most philosophical yet practical way, Bro. Lyle examines important topics such as, Self-love; Knowledge of Self; Cultural Imperialism; Black Economics; and capturing your aspirations. The reader will have the pleasure of learning about ancient philosophies, the science of self, science of melanin, ancient empires, great warriors, great inventions, economic empowerment, and much more! This profound literature is a glorious effort by Bro. Lyle in hopes of empowering melanated people across the globe."SLFTMP" will leave you astonished as well as motivated to embrace your true essence. So, set back, grab you a cup of coffee; a glass of wine; or your favorite choice of tea; and enjoy this rejuvenating work of art. (Peace, Love, and Light) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bro. Lyle is what we call in modern terms, a "Street Scholar". With over a decade of studying Pan African ideology; Philosophy; Psychological Behavior; Metaphysics; and Financial Literacy, he's able to translate his studies into literature for others to learn from. Bro. Lyle is also a spoken word poet who uses his unique, smooth, and charismatic delivery to teach knowledge through poetry. In 2021, Bro Lyle received his spirituality coaching certification. "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Bro. Lyle's first official body of work. With sound scholarship and the desire to help others, Bro. Lyle will soon become a well respected household name within the conscious community. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: SELF-LOVE KNOWLEDGE OF SELF CULTURAL IMPERIALISM SCIENCE OF MELANIN 7 CHAKRA SYSTEM 7 HERMETIC PRINCPLES (UNIVERSAL LAWS) ANCIENT EMPIRES, WARRIORS, AND INVENTIONS BLACK ECONOMICS; EXPLOITATION, POWER OF CREDIT AFRICAN PROVERBS AND MUCH MORE!!! "This book's unique cover of the COSMIC God, and the awe-inspiring chapters about history, self-love, politics, black economics, credit, knowledge of self, and culture, is superlative information for our progress. Each family should own a copy of this book! "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Brilliant!!! - Allen JZ Shabazz, Best Selling Author: (Black History In A Nutshell) "A VERY PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR SELF LIBERATING AFRICANS ACROSS THE GLOBE. THIS IS A MUST HAVE LITERATURE FOR OUR GENERATION." - Joseph A. Clarkson Ph. D. "So much information in one book! This is like reading 10 books on self empowerment, but with smooth consolidation. A must read!..." Karren Boyd, Public Educations Director
Self Liberation for the Melanated People
Author: Bro Lyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black power
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
FROM THE BACK COVER: "Self Liberation For The Melanated People", is a brilliant consolidation of information constructed to help liberate the minds of melanated people. In the most philosophical yet practical way, Bro. Lyle examines important topics such as, Self-love; Knowledge of Self; Cultural Imperialism; Black Economics; and capturing your aspirations. The reader will have the pleasure of learning about ancient philosophies, the science of self, science of melanin, ancient empires, great warriors, great inventions, economic empowerment, and much more! This profound literature is a glorious effort by Bro. Lyle in hopes of empowering melanated people across the globe."SLFTMP" will leave you astonished as well as motivated to embrace your true essence. So, set back, grab you a cup of coffee; a glass of wine; or your favorite choice of tea; and enjoy this rejuvenating work of art. (Peace, Love, and Light) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bro. Lyle is what we call in modern terms, a "Street Scholar". With over a decade of studying Pan African ideology; Philosophy; Psychological Behavior; Metaphysics; and Financial Literacy, he's able to translate his studies into literature for others to learn from. Bro. Lyle is also a spoken word poet who uses his unique, smooth, and charismatic delivery to teach knowledge through poetry. In 2021, Bro Lyle received his spirituality coaching certification. "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Bro. Lyle's first official body of work. With sound scholarship and the desire to help others, Bro. Lyle will soon become a well respected household name within the conscious community. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: SELF-LOVE KNOWLEDGE OF SELF CULTURAL IMPERIALISM SCIENCE OF MELANIN 7 CHAKRA SYSTEM 7 HERMETIC PRINCPLES (UNIVERSAL LAWS) ANCIENT EMPIRES, WARRIORS, AND INVENTIONS BLACK ECONOMICS; EXPLOITATION, POWER OF CREDIT AFRICAN PROVERBS AND MUCH MORE!!! "This book's unique cover of the COSMIC God, and the awe-inspiring chapters about history, self-love, politics, black economics, credit, knowledge of self, and culture, is superlative information for our progress. Each family should own a copy of this book! "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Brilliant!!! - Allen JZ Shabazz, Best Selling Author: (Black History In A Nutshell) "A VERY PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR SELF LIBERATING AFRICANS ACROSS THE GLOBE. THIS IS A MUST HAVE LITERATURE FOR OUR GENERATION." - Joseph A. Clarkson Ph. D. "So much information in one book! This is like reading 10 books on self empowerment, but with smooth consolidation. A must read!..." Karren Boyd, Public Educations Director
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black power
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
FROM THE BACK COVER: "Self Liberation For The Melanated People", is a brilliant consolidation of information constructed to help liberate the minds of melanated people. In the most philosophical yet practical way, Bro. Lyle examines important topics such as, Self-love; Knowledge of Self; Cultural Imperialism; Black Economics; and capturing your aspirations. The reader will have the pleasure of learning about ancient philosophies, the science of self, science of melanin, ancient empires, great warriors, great inventions, economic empowerment, and much more! This profound literature is a glorious effort by Bro. Lyle in hopes of empowering melanated people across the globe."SLFTMP" will leave you astonished as well as motivated to embrace your true essence. So, set back, grab you a cup of coffee; a glass of wine; or your favorite choice of tea; and enjoy this rejuvenating work of art. (Peace, Love, and Light) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bro. Lyle is what we call in modern terms, a "Street Scholar". With over a decade of studying Pan African ideology; Philosophy; Psychological Behavior; Metaphysics; and Financial Literacy, he's able to translate his studies into literature for others to learn from. Bro. Lyle is also a spoken word poet who uses his unique, smooth, and charismatic delivery to teach knowledge through poetry. In 2021, Bro Lyle received his spirituality coaching certification. "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Bro. Lyle's first official body of work. With sound scholarship and the desire to help others, Bro. Lyle will soon become a well respected household name within the conscious community. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: SELF-LOVE KNOWLEDGE OF SELF CULTURAL IMPERIALISM SCIENCE OF MELANIN 7 CHAKRA SYSTEM 7 HERMETIC PRINCPLES (UNIVERSAL LAWS) ANCIENT EMPIRES, WARRIORS, AND INVENTIONS BLACK ECONOMICS; EXPLOITATION, POWER OF CREDIT AFRICAN PROVERBS AND MUCH MORE!!! "This book's unique cover of the COSMIC God, and the awe-inspiring chapters about history, self-love, politics, black economics, credit, knowledge of self, and culture, is superlative information for our progress. Each family should own a copy of this book! "Self Liberation For The Melanated People" is Brilliant!!! - Allen JZ Shabazz, Best Selling Author: (Black History In A Nutshell) "A VERY PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR SELF LIBERATING AFRICANS ACROSS THE GLOBE. THIS IS A MUST HAVE LITERATURE FOR OUR GENERATION." - Joseph A. Clarkson Ph. D. "So much information in one book! This is like reading 10 books on self empowerment, but with smooth consolidation. A must read!..." Karren Boyd, Public Educations Director
The Book of Juju
Author: Juju Bae
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 145495129X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
In order to know where you're going, you must know where you've been. In her debut book, podcaster, priestess, and all-around badass witch Juju Bae teaches you how to connect with your ancestors, as well as how to create a spiritual practice that respectfully incorporates their wisdom while remaining uniquely yours. It’s also the story of the necessity and vitality of Black spirituality, from the Yoruba pantheon of Ifa to the freedom-fighting origins of Black American Hoodoo. You will learn: History: An overview of Africana Spirituality in the United States and beyond, including information on ATRs (African Traditional Religions) like Ifa and ADRs (African Diasporan/Derived Religions) such as Hoodoo. Altar-building: How to create and incorporate a place to venerate and commune with your ancestors, including a guide to offerings and prayers. Ritual: Practices you can use to cleanse yourself and your space and attract prosperity and protection, while safely opening the channels of communication with your ancestral spirits. Dos and Don’ts: Tips from a spiritual practitioner on how to speak to spirits, craft the right questions for personal divination, and recognize and interpret Spirit’s advice and wisdom. By reading this book, you are taking steps to uncover your spiritual self and gain the tools to access the wisdom of your past, to better navigate your present and future.
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 145495129X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
In order to know where you're going, you must know where you've been. In her debut book, podcaster, priestess, and all-around badass witch Juju Bae teaches you how to connect with your ancestors, as well as how to create a spiritual practice that respectfully incorporates their wisdom while remaining uniquely yours. It’s also the story of the necessity and vitality of Black spirituality, from the Yoruba pantheon of Ifa to the freedom-fighting origins of Black American Hoodoo. You will learn: History: An overview of Africana Spirituality in the United States and beyond, including information on ATRs (African Traditional Religions) like Ifa and ADRs (African Diasporan/Derived Religions) such as Hoodoo. Altar-building: How to create and incorporate a place to venerate and commune with your ancestors, including a guide to offerings and prayers. Ritual: Practices you can use to cleanse yourself and your space and attract prosperity and protection, while safely opening the channels of communication with your ancestral spirits. Dos and Don’ts: Tips from a spiritual practitioner on how to speak to spirits, craft the right questions for personal divination, and recognize and interpret Spirit’s advice and wisdom. By reading this book, you are taking steps to uncover your spiritual self and gain the tools to access the wisdom of your past, to better navigate your present and future.
The Melanin Empath
Author: Jade Asikiwe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087903255
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087903255
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Do Better
Author: Rachel Ricketts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982151293
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER San Francisco Chronicle’s 10 Books to Pick * HelloGiggles’ 10 Books to Pick Up for a Better 2021 * PopSugar’s 23 Exciting New Books * Book Riot’s 12 Essential Books About Black Identity and History * Harper’s Bazaar’s 60+ Books You Need to Read in 2021 “A clear, powerful, direct, wise, and extremely helpful treatise on how to combat and heal from the ubiquitous violence of white supremacy” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author) from thought leader, racial justice educator, and acclaimed spiritual activist Rachel Ricketts. Do Better is a revolutionary offering that addresses racial justice from a comprehensive, intersectional, and spirit-based perspective. This actionable guidebook illustrates how to engage in the heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices that will help us all fight white supremacy from the inside out, in our personal lives and communities alike. It is a loving and assertive call to do the deep—and often uncomfortable—inner work that precipitates much-needed external and global change. Filled with carefully curated soulcare activities—such as guided meditations and transformative breathwork—“Do Better answers prayers that many have prayed. Do Better offers a bold possibility for change and healing. Do Better offers a deeply sacred choice that we must all make at such a time as this” (Iyanla Vanzant, New York Times bestselling author).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982151293
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER San Francisco Chronicle’s 10 Books to Pick * HelloGiggles’ 10 Books to Pick Up for a Better 2021 * PopSugar’s 23 Exciting New Books * Book Riot’s 12 Essential Books About Black Identity and History * Harper’s Bazaar’s 60+ Books You Need to Read in 2021 “A clear, powerful, direct, wise, and extremely helpful treatise on how to combat and heal from the ubiquitous violence of white supremacy” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author) from thought leader, racial justice educator, and acclaimed spiritual activist Rachel Ricketts. Do Better is a revolutionary offering that addresses racial justice from a comprehensive, intersectional, and spirit-based perspective. This actionable guidebook illustrates how to engage in the heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices that will help us all fight white supremacy from the inside out, in our personal lives and communities alike. It is a loving and assertive call to do the deep—and often uncomfortable—inner work that precipitates much-needed external and global change. Filled with carefully curated soulcare activities—such as guided meditations and transformative breathwork—“Do Better answers prayers that many have prayed. Do Better offers a bold possibility for change and healing. Do Better offers a deeply sacred choice that we must all make at such a time as this” (Iyanla Vanzant, New York Times bestselling author).
Melanin Base Camp
Author: Danielle Williams
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762479337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762479337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
Carefree Black Girls
Author: Zeba Blay
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250231574
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
One of Kirkus Review's Best Books About Being Black in America "Powerful... Calling for Black women (in and out of the public eye) to be treated with empathy, Blay’s pivotal work will engage all readers, especially fans of Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism." —Kirkus (Starred) An empowering and celebratory portrait of Black women—from Josephine Baker to Aunt Viv to Cardi B. In 2013, film and culture critic Zeba Blay was one of the first people to coin the viral term #carefreeblackgirls on Twitter. As she says, it was “a way to carve out a space of celebration and freedom for Black women online.” In this collection of essays, Carefree Black Girls, Blay expands on this initial idea by delving into the work and lasting achievements of influential Black women in American culture--writers, artists, actresses, dancers, hip-hop stars--whose contributions often come in the face of bigotry, misogyny, and stereotypes. Blay celebrates the strength and fortitude of these Black women, while also examining the many stereotypes and rigid identities that have clung to them. In writing that is both luminous and sharp, expansive and intimate, Blay seeks a path forward to a culture and society in which Black women and their art are appreciated and celebrated.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250231574
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
One of Kirkus Review's Best Books About Being Black in America "Powerful... Calling for Black women (in and out of the public eye) to be treated with empathy, Blay’s pivotal work will engage all readers, especially fans of Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism." —Kirkus (Starred) An empowering and celebratory portrait of Black women—from Josephine Baker to Aunt Viv to Cardi B. In 2013, film and culture critic Zeba Blay was one of the first people to coin the viral term #carefreeblackgirls on Twitter. As she says, it was “a way to carve out a space of celebration and freedom for Black women online.” In this collection of essays, Carefree Black Girls, Blay expands on this initial idea by delving into the work and lasting achievements of influential Black women in American culture--writers, artists, actresses, dancers, hip-hop stars--whose contributions often come in the face of bigotry, misogyny, and stereotypes. Blay celebrates the strength and fortitude of these Black women, while also examining the many stereotypes and rigid identities that have clung to them. In writing that is both luminous and sharp, expansive and intimate, Blay seeks a path forward to a culture and society in which Black women and their art are appreciated and celebrated.
The Black Studies Reader
Author: Jacqueline Bobo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135942579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135942579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Africana Womanism
Author: Clenora Hudson (Weems)
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000124169
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
First published in 1993, this is a new edition of the classic text in which Clenora Hudson-Weems sets out a paradigm for women of African descent. Examining the status, struggles and experiences of the Africana woman forced into exile in Europe, Latin America, the United States or at Home in Africa, the theory outlines the experience of Africana women as unique and separate from that of some other women of color, and, of course, from white women. Differentiating itself from the problematic theories of Western feminisms, Africana Womanism allows an establishment of cultural identity and relationship directly to ancestry and land. This new edition includes five new chapters as well as an evolution of the classic Africana womanist paradigm, to that of Africana-Melanated Womanism. It shows how race, class and gender must be prioritized in the fight against every day racial dominance. Africana Womanism: Reclaiming Ourselves offers a new term and paradigm for women of African descent. A family-centered concept, prioritizing race, class and gender, it offers eighteen features of the Africana womanist (self-namer, self-definer, family-centered, genuine in sisterhood, strong, in concert with male in the liberation struggle, whole, authentic, flexible role player, respected, recognized, spiritual, male compatible, respectful of elders, adaptable, ambitious, mothering, nurturing), applying them to characters in novels by Hurston, Bâ, Marshall, Morrison and McMillan. It evolves from Africana Womanism to Africana-Melanated Womanism. This is an important work and essential reading for researchers and students in women and gender studies, Africana studies, African-American studies, literary studies and cultural studies, particularly with the emergence of family centrality (community and collective engagement), the very cornerstone of Africana Womanism since its inception.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000124169
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
First published in 1993, this is a new edition of the classic text in which Clenora Hudson-Weems sets out a paradigm for women of African descent. Examining the status, struggles and experiences of the Africana woman forced into exile in Europe, Latin America, the United States or at Home in Africa, the theory outlines the experience of Africana women as unique and separate from that of some other women of color, and, of course, from white women. Differentiating itself from the problematic theories of Western feminisms, Africana Womanism allows an establishment of cultural identity and relationship directly to ancestry and land. This new edition includes five new chapters as well as an evolution of the classic Africana womanist paradigm, to that of Africana-Melanated Womanism. It shows how race, class and gender must be prioritized in the fight against every day racial dominance. Africana Womanism: Reclaiming Ourselves offers a new term and paradigm for women of African descent. A family-centered concept, prioritizing race, class and gender, it offers eighteen features of the Africana womanist (self-namer, self-definer, family-centered, genuine in sisterhood, strong, in concert with male in the liberation struggle, whole, authentic, flexible role player, respected, recognized, spiritual, male compatible, respectful of elders, adaptable, ambitious, mothering, nurturing), applying them to characters in novels by Hurston, Bâ, Marshall, Morrison and McMillan. It evolves from Africana Womanism to Africana-Melanated Womanism. This is an important work and essential reading for researchers and students in women and gender studies, Africana studies, African-American studies, literary studies and cultural studies, particularly with the emergence of family centrality (community and collective engagement), the very cornerstone of Africana Womanism since its inception.
The Genesis of Liberation
Author: Emerson B. Powery
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611646596
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Considering that the Bible was used to justify and perpetuate African American enslavement, why would it be given such authority? In this fascinating volume, Powery and Sadler explore how the Bible became a source of liberation for enslaved African Americans by analyzing its function in pre-Civil War freedom narratives. They explain the various ways in which enslaved African Americans interpreted the Bible and used it as a source for hope, empowerment, and literacy. The authors show that through their own engagement with the biblical text, enslaved African Americans found a liberating word. The Genesis of Liberation recovers the early history of black biblical interpretation and will help to expand understandings of African American hermeneutics.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611646596
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Considering that the Bible was used to justify and perpetuate African American enslavement, why would it be given such authority? In this fascinating volume, Powery and Sadler explore how the Bible became a source of liberation for enslaved African Americans by analyzing its function in pre-Civil War freedom narratives. They explain the various ways in which enslaved African Americans interpreted the Bible and used it as a source for hope, empowerment, and literacy. The authors show that through their own engagement with the biblical text, enslaved African Americans found a liberating word. The Genesis of Liberation recovers the early history of black biblical interpretation and will help to expand understandings of African American hermeneutics.
Black Spirituality and Black Consciousness
Author: Carlyle Fielding Stewart
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
African American spirituality plays a central role in the formation and practice of Black freedom in America. This freedom is primarily spiritual and cultural and has a significant role in shaping Black consciousness, behavior and belief.It has created a cultural archive or black culture soul, which shapes the colors, content, timber and texture of the African American communities.Unlike other paradigms which posit the social, political and economic imperatives of freedom, the African American model stipulates the vital role of Black spirituality. This spirituality embodies the creation and sustenance of Black culture, establishes psychological and spiritual relocation in response to oppression, and equips African Americans with the spiritual tools for their physical, vocational and institutional survival.A central thesis of the book is that African American spirituality, by the way it shapes and informs black life, creates a unique praxis of freedom. Most importantly is the way Black spirituality is expressed in Black culture, the Black church and Black life values.Creativity is, therefore, essential to freedom. That freedom is manifested in everything from the development of jazz as a sui generis and indigenous art form, to the ways Black people walk, talk, interpret and oppositionally express themselves in the world.Such creativity is indispensable to the formation and preservation of Black life. It has been used by African Americans as a powerful weapon in maintaining identity and creating a spirituality of culture and a culture of spirituality, which have largely thwarted their complete psychological and physical annihilatio
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
African American spirituality plays a central role in the formation and practice of Black freedom in America. This freedom is primarily spiritual and cultural and has a significant role in shaping Black consciousness, behavior and belief.It has created a cultural archive or black culture soul, which shapes the colors, content, timber and texture of the African American communities.Unlike other paradigms which posit the social, political and economic imperatives of freedom, the African American model stipulates the vital role of Black spirituality. This spirituality embodies the creation and sustenance of Black culture, establishes psychological and spiritual relocation in response to oppression, and equips African Americans with the spiritual tools for their physical, vocational and institutional survival.A central thesis of the book is that African American spirituality, by the way it shapes and informs black life, creates a unique praxis of freedom. Most importantly is the way Black spirituality is expressed in Black culture, the Black church and Black life values.Creativity is, therefore, essential to freedom. That freedom is manifested in everything from the development of jazz as a sui generis and indigenous art form, to the ways Black people walk, talk, interpret and oppositionally express themselves in the world.Such creativity is indispensable to the formation and preservation of Black life. It has been used by African Americans as a powerful weapon in maintaining identity and creating a spirituality of culture and a culture of spirituality, which have largely thwarted their complete psychological and physical annihilatio