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My Journey of Faith To The African Slave Coast: Reconciling A Past Not So Long Ago

My Journey of Faith To The African Slave Coast: Reconciling A Past Not So Long Ago

Selase, Rafa

Paperback

General Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1095427288
ISBN13: 9781095427286
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 25 2019
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In incredible book that captures true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Dahomey which is the ancient name for Benin was at the center of the slave trade in the 18th and 19th centuries. Selase walks us through the connection of modern day events to Dahomey, his life and poetically tells the story of visiting Dahomey in 2018. This book Journey of Faith Reconciling a Past Not So Long Ago explores history, and brings hard truths front & center. This non-fiction journey provides a pathway to forgiveness for all involved in this tragedy, learning from the past and moving forward.

Who are we... and who are they?Join jazz musician and poet Rafa Selase as he searches for the true origins of Black American identity, community, culture, and history. After an unexpected invitation lands him in the heart of the African Slave Coast, he uncovers untold stories about the transatlantic slavery, the rituals, sacrifices, and identities of the various people groups who inhabit that land.

Salase takes readers on a thoughtful journey as he pieces together an emerging puzzle that asks... Are black Americans the descendants of the ancient peculair people?In Selase's quest for answers he attempts to reconcile a tumultuous past with present-day conflict. My Journey of Faith To The African Slave Coast:

Reconciling a Past Not So Long Ago documents Selase's intense seven-day journey with a group of unanticipated tourists, witnessing foreign customs and spiritual practices, as he is forced to confront some uncomfortable truths about the transatlantic slave trade, religion, race, and gender. He delivers an unflinchingly honest critique of a nation birthed in atrocities and mired in identity politics, while also seeking to discover the true identity of a peculiar people.

At this pivotal moment, with 400 years of African-American history behind us, Selase's memoir is timely and relevant. Through vivid storytelling, he weaves in his trademark poetry (complete with original music in the audio version) and redefines what it means to be woke in America today. He offers solutions for how all Americans can reconcile with the tragedies of their national history and creates a roadmap for black Americans to become the leaders they were born to be.

If you have an interest in African studies, Negroes to Hebrews, reparations for the American descendants of slavery, racism in American, or how the Hebrews came to America, you're sure to enjoy this candid look at African-American history and culture that is full of surprises. Order your print or Kindle version today and listen to the Audible version that includes music, poetry, and 7 hours of literary content.

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