Chapter 5: Social and Cultural Responsibility

Chapter 6: Freedom

This final chapter will summarize the major themes of the book and discuss the essential steps needed to attain spiritual and emotional freedom in the land where our ancestors were enslaved.

Chapter 5: Social and Cultural Responsibility

This chapter will discuss the power of African American expression and its impact on the rest of humanity. Tracing the origins of this gift back to the plantation, this chapter will take a closer look at the original purpose for this gift, how it is currently being abused, and why we misrepresent and degrade ourselves as a culture. How can a person or group of people heal if they glorify their own suffering? How can a traumatized person or group of people begin to heal wounds and open themselves to love?

Chapter 4: Philosophical Evolution

After slavery, our ancestors each generation were left with one essential question: How should we live in this country? This chapter will identify the major ideologies held by prominent African American leaders throughout history, specifically in regards to this essential question. It will also discuss the differences between these varying philosophical branches , how I believe they eventually converged together, and, most importantly, why they converged together. Learning from this history, I will elaborate on how I believe we should move forward as a collective group.

Chapter 3: Broken Chains

This episode will detail the emotional scars and broken family dynamics passed down to each generation from slavery. It is important for us as human beings to understand our suffering in order for peace of mind and healing to commence. Our hearts have been neglected for too long. It is time we understand and begin to truly love.

Chapter 2: Bondage

In this chapter, I will tell an extremely powerful story of bondage, oppression, and pain. I encourage you to put yourself in the story, because we must truly understand and remember what our ancestors endured in order to truly honor them. We must always remember...