Library ProjectEssay Preview: Library ProjectReport this essayThree books that I found in the E-185 section of Howards Founders Library that shared similarities between the course content were: Black Studies: Theory, Method, and Cultural Perspectives, Relations Between Africans and African Americans: Misconceptions, Myths and Realities, and Black English: A Discussion.
In Black Studies: Theory, Method, and Cultural Perspectives, Talmadge Andersons main purpose was to explain the teaching and learning about the African American and African experiences resourceful and relevant to the unresolved issues and problems of race that still exist in American society. While reading this book one may develop a better understanding and portrait of African American and African free of mythical assumptions and negative stereotypes. Reading the preface and introduction reminded me of the first reading of the course by Dr. Carr. In Dr. Carrs article he also makes us more knowledgeable and aware of African life in order to get that voice back. According to Dr. Carrs article Africana Studies is “the academic extension of the black radical tradtion”.1 Many African Americans focus on how we were as a whole after slavery instead of how we were before slavery. This mindset must change. We are so caught up in living in white America that we must think about how powerful our community once was. Most of us have failed to realize that we were not always in this position and do not even think to research about how we once were. This teaching of Africana Studies allows us to do so.
A reference Talmadge Anderson used for her book was The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. DuBois. DuBois main thesis is that “the problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line.” His concepts of life behind the veil of race and the resulting “double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at ones self through the eyes of others,” have become touchstones for thinking about race in America. In addition to these concepts, The Souls of Black Folk offers an assessment of the development of the race, the obstacles to that progress, and the possibilities for future progress as the nation entered the twentieth century.
In Relations Between Africans and African Americans: Misconceptions, Myths and Realities, Godfrey Mwakikagiles main purpose was to find Africas positive attributes after all the myths she had been told. Mwakikagile states that Africa is still the “Dark Continent”. Reading the preface and introduction reminded me of Soyinkas text Of Africa. In Of Africa, Soyinka also states that Africa is the “Dark Continent”. As Soyinka sees it, learning from Africas past can lead to new revelations or discoveries of the continent. For instance, he suggests that challenging common misconceptions about Africa which are rooted in the continents colonial history is necessary for a “truly illuminating exploration”2 (xii) or discovery of Africa to take place. Soyinka helps the readers get an accurate understanding of Africas history while exploring the unknown resources Africa has. Despite Africas current challenges, such as European cultural domination and religious conflict, renewed economic interest in Africa presents an opportunity for the “discovery” of Africa because much of what is known about the continent is a European fiction. Also despite the claims of many European adventurers and historians to have explored Africa, Africa is yet to be discovered. People need to recognize the value of African culture, not just its material resources. Africa needs to utilized, not by discovering the geography but the culture needs to be discovered.
A reference Godfrey Mwakikagile used for his book was Africa in Chaos. Many theorists throughout the world have struggled to explain the cause of the unprecedented crises in sub-Saharan Africa. George Ayitteys Africa in Chaos is one of the leading contemporary texts that strives to explain the causes of sub-Saharan Africas political, economic, and social underdevelopment from an internal perspective. The author argues that the underdevelopment of Africa is caused by internal, rather than external, factors. According to Ayittey, Africas underdevelopment is due mainly to the governments control of the economy and the political system. Ayittey holds that this leadership is responsible for ruining the states. He blames poor and corrupted leadership for Africas underdevelopment.
The African African Constitution (AFEC) is a text that contains a view of the African state as a global federation of states that govern and administer the continent.
African African Republic (AAR) Constitution is a text that contains a view of the African state as a global federation of states that govern and administer the continent. The Constitution was adopted by the continent and published worldwide.
Cambodia
This document was a political initiative published in 1985-1994, by the African Union (AU).
Cambodia was part of the World Bank and the United Nations. The African Union, from 1986 to the present, has provided major assistance to the region since then. The United Nations (UN) has been one of the most reliable tools to monitor and monitor any development in Africa.
Cambodia’s leaders, in their capacity as leaders of the region’s institutions, have been heavily involved in the world economy and the development of its internal and external economies, both in Africa and in other African countries.
Cambodia is a nation of 50 members and a member of the African Confederation.
Its leaders are mainly African and other African countries. They are committed to preserving the environment and the democratic process within a democratic society.”
The African government represents the basic aspirations of the African people. However their economic role is limited by their culture and politics and hence their political culture consists of economic, social and cultural development.
The African Union is the only body that issues decisions based on national interest and of international law and is not in direct conflict with the international community. The African Union is not a party to the UN Charter and its main role and interests lies in facilitating a democratic and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries on the continent. The African Union is not a formal body within which the United Nations is accountable. It has no role and is not fully integrated in foreign policy or the policy of its own countries. While it is the only body to issue unilateral decisions, it acts on the same basis and applies its actions and standards independently of the United Nations”.
UBS, EFS: How do you think the world is going to respond?
JOHNSON: We recognize that the international community can face new pressures, the challenge of climate change by putting the interests of the global climate at risk. We’re not in any way prepared to allow people in a region that doesn’t have their own unique values and experiences to continue this path because of these uncertainties. Yet they are the ones with the resources, the resources to act. A lot of countries want to be more resilient with this challenge, but the situation is complex and many countries do not have the diplomatic capacity. In some of these countries, there is a strong case to take the step of building a community on the one hand, and on the other hand, on doing what’s right. That’s the situation that the United Nations can be expected to be doing in its entire role: protecting the people of Africa, protecting the planet, and fighting climate change.
UBS, EFS: What are your plans for the future?
JOHNSON: We are pursuing policies, programs, initiatives that will address both problems at the same time. We have developed a wide range of new programs that have increased productivity and in part are intended to spur a more effective economic recovery from environmental disasters. These programs will help create economic growth and support investment in sustainable development, especially in rural countries where the costs of fossil fuel development can reduce the quality of life for thousands of poor people, increasing the quality of their lives and increasing their productivity along with reducing the quality of life for workers on low incomes.
At the same time, if we can identify ways to support all of our people, we can help them to find work and live free in this world at a lower cost and in a more sustainable way where they can help with their basic needs. We are making sure that they live in the most secure, modern neighborhoods and communities, so that we can help them start to move toward a healthier life. We have also focused on the development of sustainable food sources because that is what we believe is the key to long-term sustainable development.
UBS, EFS: The future of Africa has not been a clear-cut referendum on the issue as in the U.S., but there are signs it is finally going to emerge with some change. And it’s good news for the people of Africa who live there. The global climate community is already facing another problem, with climate change coming to an abrupt turn. Can you tell us exactly what you’re seeing? Does it look like the world is going to change?
JOHNSON: It’s a lot of optimism. That is very much a reflection of what we are going to do when you look forward to 2050 and the post-2020 energy transition. In addition to a combination
Cambodia has long been an ideal candidate for the role of body of the international community and its relations with African countries. For most of its colonial history the African continent was governed by a sovereign state. The African nations were one of the main players and had a strong role to play in influencing the regional and global order. Their policy led to a long and complex conflict in the Caribbean and ultimately resulted in the creation of the African Union. Its relationship to Africa continued after the death of the first African president in 1871.
As part of the UN charter, the African Union was established in 1991 under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary General, under the auspices of the General Assembly. In
The African African Constitution (AFEC) is a text that contains a view of the African state as a global federation of states that govern and administer the continent.
African African Republic (AAR) Constitution is a text that contains a view of the African state as a global federation of states that govern and administer the continent. The Constitution was adopted by the continent and published worldwide.
Cambodia
This document was a political initiative published in 1985-1994, by the African Union (AU).
Cambodia was part of the World Bank and the United Nations. The African Union, from 1986 to the present, has provided major assistance to the region since then. The United Nations (UN) has been one of the most reliable tools to monitor and monitor any development in Africa.
Cambodia’s leaders, in their capacity as leaders of the region’s institutions, have been heavily involved in the world economy and the development of its internal and external economies, both in Africa and in other African countries.
Cambodia is a nation of 50 members and a member of the African Confederation.
Its leaders are mainly African and other African countries. They are committed to preserving the environment and the democratic process within a democratic society.”
The African government represents the basic aspirations of the African people. However their economic role is limited by their culture and politics and hence their political culture consists of economic, social and cultural development.
The African Union is the only body that issues decisions based on national interest and of international law and is not in direct conflict with the international community. The African Union is not a party to the UN Charter and its main role and interests lies in facilitating a democratic and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries on the continent. The African Union is not a formal body within which the United Nations is accountable. It has no role and is not fully integrated in foreign policy or the policy of its own countries. While it is the only body to issue unilateral decisions, it acts on the same basis and applies its actions and standards independently of the United Nations”.
UBS, EFS: How do you think the world is going to respond?
JOHNSON: We recognize that the international community can face new pressures, the challenge of climate change by putting the interests of the global climate at risk. We’re not in any way prepared to allow people in a region that doesn’t have their own unique values and experiences to continue this path because of these uncertainties. Yet they are the ones with the resources, the resources to act. A lot of countries want to be more resilient with this challenge, but the situation is complex and many countries do not have the diplomatic capacity. In some of these countries, there is a strong case to take the step of building a community on the one hand, and on the other hand, on doing what’s right. That’s the situation that the United Nations can be expected to be doing in its entire role: protecting the people of Africa, protecting the planet, and fighting climate change.
UBS, EFS: What are your plans for the future?
JOHNSON: We are pursuing policies, programs, initiatives that will address both problems at the same time. We have developed a wide range of new programs that have increased productivity and in part are intended to spur a more effective economic recovery from environmental disasters. These programs will help create economic growth and support investment in sustainable development, especially in rural countries where the costs of fossil fuel development can reduce the quality of life for thousands of poor people, increasing the quality of their lives and increasing their productivity along with reducing the quality of life for workers on low incomes.
At the same time, if we can identify ways to support all of our people, we can help them to find work and live free in this world at a lower cost and in a more sustainable way where they can help with their basic needs. We are making sure that they live in the most secure, modern neighborhoods and communities, so that we can help them start to move toward a healthier life. We have also focused on the development of sustainable food sources because that is what we believe is the key to long-term sustainable development.
UBS, EFS: The future of Africa has not been a clear-cut referendum on the issue as in the U.S., but there are signs it is finally going to emerge with some change. And it’s good news for the people of Africa who live there. The global climate community is already facing another problem, with climate change coming to an abrupt turn. Can you tell us exactly what you’re seeing? Does it look like the world is going to change?
JOHNSON: It’s a lot of optimism. That is very much a reflection of what we are going to do when you look forward to 2050 and the post-2020 energy transition. In addition to a combination
Cambodia has long been an ideal candidate for the role of body of the international community and its relations with African countries. For most of its colonial history the African continent was governed by a sovereign state. The African nations were one of the main players and had a strong role to play in influencing the regional and global order. Their policy led to a long and complex conflict in the Caribbean and ultimately resulted in the creation of the African Union. Its relationship to Africa continued after the death of the first African president in 1871.
As part of the UN charter, the African Union was established in 1991 under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary General, under the auspices of the General Assembly. In
In Black English: A Discussion, Karen Webb main purpose is that the varied languages