Member: Nzingha

Thanks for adding me.
***Blessings***

posted by ahsyadpublication at 9:02 am (EST) on Oct 24, 2009

As far as I know, only one of his schools has been damaged. (This is probably outdated news, however.) Because his schools are built by the villagers themselves, and not by some outside government organization or other entity, the villagers have a much more vested interest in the schools, and protect them more vehemently. That's not to say things are peaceful for the villagers -- just that there's a stronger sense of community surrounding the schools that are built by the people themselves, and thus greater protection for the buildings.

posted by Eneles at 7:11 pm (EST) on Jun 11, 2009

Thanks and sorry for the late....

posted by JeffRiveraAuthor at 12:50 am (EST) on May 18, 2009

Sorry for the late response!!!
Thanks for accepting me as your friend!!
How are you?

posted by JeffRiveraAuthor at 12:19 am (EST) on May 18, 2009

I enjoyed reading your library list. I added "Hubert Harrison" to my Amazon shopping cart after seeing it listed here.

posted by ObamaMomma at 9:31 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2009

I saw that you recently added A Mery. I'm hoping to get a few folks together to read and discuss over in the African-American lit group. If you're interested, stop by

posted by noodlejet22 at 10:49 am (EST) on Dec 21, 2008

Thanks! Some people hate that I tell a bit about the plot and characters, but I never think the back cover tells enough for me to know if I'll like it or not!!
Enjoy
JJ

posted by jjmachshev at 8:32 pm (EST) on Sep 4, 2008

Coo! I like your catalog.

posted by homegirl at 6:39 pm (EST) on Sep 4, 2008

Yes, I posted a message to her as well as we had talked about it before. Thanks for the reminder as I do sometimes rush.

posted by Donura1 at 10:01 am (EST) on Jul 14, 2008

Nzingha,

One thing I just noticed that I left off that was also a great help when I did not where some people might have gone, is a CD of all the African Americans listed in the 1870 census. It is in the form of a searchable database which means you can search by given name, surname, city, county, state, etc. It is wonderful if you are looking for unusual or usual names as it lists all of them in every state if you pick or one state if you pick that. It is called African-Americans in the 1870 U. S. Federal Census produced by Heritage Quest.

posted by Donura1 at 1:11 pm (EST) on Jul 13, 2008

You and I share the only copies of The Savage Hits Back. I read this after picking it up at a used book sale some time ago. Very interesting read and one that many people are missing out on with a vantage point well worth considering. Your neighbor over in Tennessee.

Jim

posted by rathad at 3:05 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2008

Hi, Nzingha:

I discovered this book while watching PBS. It is called Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon. 18 of 19 reviews on Amazon are five stars.

posted by harambeegirl at 10:36 pm (EST) on Jun 25, 2008

You're welcome. Your library displays a wealth of diversity and craft.

mimsmckie

posted by mimsmckie at 9:50 pm (EST) on May 27, 2008