Afrikan World Civilizations Class- Friday , Oct. 19

Man, Know Thyself--through Study and DNA

Friday’s class promises to be very exciting. One of the topics we will cover is the 60 Minutes piece on African Ancestry, which has the largest Afrikan DNA database in the world. There were major flaws in the program and I will point them out after we view the segment. Also, those who would like to find out their Afrikan ancestry, I will tell you how you can get a discount through the class.

Also, most know that ancient Kemet (Egypt) is the birthplace of civilization, science, mathematics, medicine, engineering and so many other human gifts. No one can point out its significance better than Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan (Dr. Ben), Kemetologist (Egyptologist), who was born in Ethiopia. He was the first to take Black folks from America to Kemet, and the one who trained all the other scholars (Dr. Asa Hilliard, Tony Browder, Dr. Na’im Akbar, Ashra Kwesi, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and others.) who conduct tour groups there. We will see Kemet through the eyes of the master. Look forward to seeing you.

Dr. Kwaku

Pictured above Gina Paige, African Ancestry, when she revealed DNA origins at Dr. Kwaku's Black History for Young People.

10/12/07 -This week in Afrikan World Civilizations Class

Greetings:

The first class is usually started with the DVD I produced, "Afrikan World Civilizations," as an introduction to the entire class. I did something different this year to accommodate those who have repeated the class. Min. Malcolm X and Oprah made the first class very interesting and informative. But based on questions asked in the class and e-mails received, it is apparent we must explore the information in the DVD. It covers Afrikan world history and culture, and will answer many of the questions and e-mails. It was produced specifically for our class, although it was screened at the Pan African Film Festival to a standing room only, turn away audience, and has received critical acclaim.

We will make up the subject of DNA later.

You will also receive a handpicked book list of what I consider some of the most important literature written by scholars and writers of Afrikan descent. This will allow you to be more discriminant when going to Eso Won Books around the corner after class.

Hope to see you there!

Kwaku Person-Lynn, Ph.D

PS: Please read my column this week in Our Weekly titled The Kemetic (Egyptian) Final Judgment. Let me know what you think.

Afrikan World Civilizations Class happens in the Fall and Spring, for 11 Fridays from 7-9 p.m. at Kaos Studios in Leimert Park, 4343 Leimert Blvd. (corner of Leimert and 43rd Place) in Los Angeles. Our email address is: DrKwaku@hotmail.com.

Web Address: www.DrKwaku.com

Phone: (213) 368-4976

Class Series Fee: $100 per adult
Individual Class Fee: $15 (for those who cannot make all classes)