Jamati Summer Book Club: The Mrs Club, by Ekene Onu
As the song goes, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy!” I don’t know if it’s because of the heat, the slower pace of everything, or because there are just so many fun things to do, but summertime is the perfect time to relax and indulge in some slightly guilty pleasures. One way to have a good time without getting into too much trouble is to kick back and enjoy a juicy book. And like so many things in life, a good book is even better when shared with friends. That’s why we are launching the Jamati Summer Book Club. Let’s have some fun and connect with each other!
We Too Are Black In America
On July 23 and July 24 at 9pm, CNN will air a six-hour documentary, Black in America with Soledad O’Brien. The documentary promises to be an in-depth and unprecedented examination of the lives of African-Americans in the years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite the ground-breaking nature of this program, I know that many Africans will not tune in, and will dismiss a program about African-Americans as not relevant to their lives. However, Africans who hold this viewpoint fail to recognize that the African-American story is our story, too.
Sheg Aranmolate: Inspiring Readers With Lessons Learned From Life and Oprah’s Big Give
The drive to live his life to the fullest and to help others do the same has propelled Olusegun “Sheg” Aranmolate to pursue a wide-range of experiences with passion and zeal. While Sheg is familiar to many from his appearance on the reality show Oprah’s Big Give, this multi-faceted Nigerian brother is also an entrepreneur, a molecular biologist, a philanthropist, a model, a father – and now, a writer. His book iActuate: 100 Days of Inspiration, Volume One, is a motivational tool which he wrote to help the reader set goals and advance towards mental, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Sheg tells Jamati that iActuate is the product of his desire to inspire readers to reach for their full potential so that they will feel empowered to inspire others. “I tried to write something that has substance but is simple and effective. I really hope that people can find inspiration in themselves and go on to inspire other people.” » Read more…
Soul Name
There are so many myths and misperceptions about Africa that Africans are often forced to become roving ambassadors, correcting and educating people about their customs and culture. When Naana Kyereboah encountered cultural ignorance at the Virginia elementary school where she taught English, she responded like a true teacher, taking it upon herself to expose her students and fellow teachers to African culture by organizing programs where she brought in maps, clothing, food and art works from different African countries, including her native Ghana. Her book Soul Name is the impressive outcome of her desire to impart an understanding and appreciation of Ghanaian culture. She says, “It has always been my dream to be a writer. The book let me combine my love of writing with what I was doing anyway – teaching people about Africa.”
African Events Calendar
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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March 20, 2010
FACE Africa 1st Annual Gala
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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