Bonus Book Review – Sankofa Newsletter

💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans

*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”

🍎Repost: The Ancient Black Arabs

The Ancient Black Arabs The opportunity to learn about Black History extends beyond the borders of one nation. Learn more about Blacks of the Middle East in the book: The Ancient Black Arabs by Anu M’Bantu (2012, 38 pages, kindle edition). This short book introduces the basic concepts of skin complexion and ethnicity in theContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Ancient Black Arabs”

🍎Bonus Book Review: Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations

Happy Native American Heritage Month! (November 2023) Book Review: Foods of the Southwestern Indian Nations: Traditional and Contemporary Native American Recipes *Notice: This book review contains spoilers. Dr. Lois Ellen Frank is a Culinary-Cultural Anthropologist and photographer who studies the cultural food traditions of the American Southwest Indian Nations. Her book: Foods of the SouthwestContinue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations”

🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War

*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War The Kingdom of Kush in Nubia was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries shared a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744 B.C.E.- 714 B.C.E.),Continue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War”

💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans

💖Repost: The Nubian Princess

The Nubian Princess The ancient Kingdom of Kush (Cush) (1070 B.C.E- 300s C.E.) located in Nubia was the home of Black Pharaohs, Kandakes (Queen Mothers), and a fierce army of warriors renowned for their superb archery skills. The Nubians’ homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history.Continue reading “💖Repost: The Nubian Princess”

Bonus Book Review: The Ancient Black Arabs

💖Bonus Book Review: The Story of the Nutcracker

*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Story of the Nutcracker This holiday season take a trip to a magical kingdom in the book: The Story of the Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman (1816). This German fairy tale was later adapted to ballet by Russian composer Tchaikovsky in 1892. The heroine of the story is youngContinue reading “💖Bonus Book Review: The Story of the Nutcracker”

💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans

*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”

💖Birthday Bonus Book Review: Ethiopian Fairy Tale

St. George Church of Lalibela, Ethiopia Built approx. 1181 to 1221 C.E.- Present Happy Birthday Sankofa Newsletter! 💖Two-Years old this Month💖 Thank you for the Support! A Birthday Bonus Video “God Said, Take Your Eyes Off The Crowd” Latoya Okeia on YouTube 💖Sankofa Newsletter Continue reading “💖Birthday Bonus Book Review: Ethiopian Fairy Tale”