Breaking the Chains of Psychological SlaveryIn this long-awaited, important and highly readable book, Dr. Na'im Akbar addresses these questions: " Are African-Americans still slaves ?" "Why can't Black folks get together ?" "What is the psychological consequences for Blacks and Whites of picturing God as a Caucasian ?" Learn how to break the chains of your mental slavery with this new book by one of the world's outstanding experts on the African American mind . |
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... reality that was erased by the distortions of slavery and the slave makers . Though there has been considerable controversy about the work of these scholars because they have dared to reveal what had been systematically concealed , they ...
... reality that was erased by the distortions of slavery and the slave makers . Though there has been considerable controversy about the work of these scholars because they have dared to reveal what had been systematically concealed , they ...
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... realities . Once we are able to see the commonality of our issues in the groups where we have strong identities ... reality of being Black men brought them together . In a similar vein , Maya Angelou , Rosa Parks , Betty Shabazz all ...
... realities . Once we are able to see the commonality of our issues in the groups where we have strong identities ... reality of being Black men brought them together . In a similar vein , Maya Angelou , Rosa Parks , Betty Shabazz all ...
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... reality . It gives us the determination to overcome the hold of the chains of the plantation mind which tend to increase their grip as we seek to free ourselves . Since the situation of slavery created such a void of information about ...
... reality . It gives us the determination to overcome the hold of the chains of the plantation mind which tend to increase their grip as we seek to free ourselves . Since the situation of slavery created such a void of information about ...
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