Education Africa

"Where are the lions?" Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed.

This recently rediscovered and critically acclaimed 1937 novel tells the story of Janie Crawford, a long-legged, articulate, and fiercely independent African-American woman of the 1930s. Janie's quest for identity includes three marriages and a return to her roots. Despite her struggles, Janie never defines herself by regret, fear, or unrealistic dreams, and refuses to be anything but her own person.

Discover the richness of the Maasai language with this 10-session audiocourse. This course offers a unique opportunity for beginners to immerse themselves in one of Africa’s most revered cultures by introducing them to the Maasai language's basic foundations. This is a thoughtfully curated introduction to the Maasai language, with a focus on equipping listeners with common Maasai vocabulary for daily use. The structure ensures a gradual progression from fundamental words to the crafting of simple yet meaningful sentences

In this startling group memoir, four friends - Black and White, gay and straight, immigrant and American-born - use Toni Morrison’s novels as a springboard for intimate and revealing conversations about the problems of everyday racism and living whole in times of uncertainty. Tackling everything from first love and Soul Train to police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, the authors take up what it means to read challenging literature collaboratively and to learn in public as an act of individual reckoning and social resistance.

You must first learn to see your femininity as your superpower. Only then can you find your power and activate it. In the Yoruba religion, the seven powerful Orisha are thought to bring about miracles and change a person’s life. They can help you cross the divide between the natural and spiritual dimensions. The Orisha are compassionate beings who can bring healing and protection. But, these are not the only benefits; guidance in the world of romance is also offered.

This 3-in-1 Audiobook bundle is a fast and easy introduction to Swahili for Absolute Beginners. Instead of just reading about Swahili, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word—and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Swahili Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Swahili—the kind that you yourself will use in Kenya.

Discover the diverse cultures of Eritrea and northern Ethiopia with this introductory Tigrinya audio language course for complete beginners. Whether you're preparing for travel or connecting with relatives or your heritage, our course offers the essential tools you need to start speaking Tigrinya with confidence. Our Tigrinya language course is perfect for beginners who want to learn at their own pace. Start your journey today and experience the sounds and expressions of Tigrinya with confidence and ease.

In 2003, the book Nigger started an intense conversation about the uses and implications of that epithet. The N Word moves beyond that short, provocative book by revealing how the word has both reflected and spread the scourge of bigotry in America.

1879 was a year of bloody conflict on the African continent. Cetsywayo, the Zulu chieftain, had wielded his armies with precision and care, defeating and driving his enemies before him. This courageous force finally butted heads with the British on the sweeping plains of Africa, inflicting grievous losses on the empire’s red coats. This book covers the conflict and the major political and military events that took place. Written the year after the war came to an end, the author weaves a compelling narrative that’s hard to put down.

The Global Citizen Beginner Vocabulary Mastery audiobooks are intentionally and judiciously structured for vocabulary definition and pronunciation learning, retention, and recall for individuals who are completely new to the language!

The Somali language, known as Af-Soomaali, is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is the official language of Somalia and one of the national languages of Djibouti. An introductory Somali course offers a unique opportunity for beginners to immerse themselves in this rich linguistic tradition. The course is designed to teach key words and phrases essential for basic communication. Students will learn greetings, common expressions, and essential vocabulary, enabling them to navigate everyday situations with ease.

During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits - a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist - worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb.

This audiobook has been made to make Shona accessible to all. Shona is the native language of Zimbabwe. It is written by mums for Zimbabwean immigrant parents who are interested in teaching their children about their language and culture.

Was America founded on the auction block in Jamestown in 1619 or aboard the Mayflower in 1620? The controversy erupted in August 2019 when the New York Times announced its 1619 Project. The Times set to transform history by asserting that all the laws, material gains, and cultural achievements of Americans are rooted in the exploitation of African Americans. Historians have pushed back, saying that the 1619 Project conjures a false narrative out of racial grievance.

This audio course teaches the basics of the Ibibio language, with a focus on words and phrases that can be used daily. Sound effects and games may learning engaging and content is reviewed in a systematic fashion across 28 daily sessions to enhance pronunciation and comprehension. This is an ideal way for young learners to build familiarity with the Ibibio language.

This simple five session Akan language course teaches you the essentials of this key Ghanaian language. Akan, encompassing dialects like Twi and Fante, has been used across Ghana for centuries. This course targets the A1 level on the CEFR scale and, as such, is designed for complete beginners.

Significant changes are necessary for the Black community. Implementing those changes requires new ways of thinking and new ways of doing. Those who choose to listen to this audiobook know that previous ways to solve the problems have not sufficed, despite a plethora of information, strategy, and education. We still prefer to dismiss them. Why? The Black Algorithm is a new way of thinking and doing. Utilize these strategies in your community and put them to work. There isn't time for excuses, drama, gossip, or time-wasting anymore.

This is a simple five-session language course for learning key words and phrases in Sesotho. Sesotho, also known as Southern Sotho, is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Lesotho and South Africa. The language has a rich history, deeply intertwined with the history of the Basotho people. It was standardized in the 19th century by Christian missionaries, who developed a written form using the Latin alphabet.

Explore some of the most important events and people in black history! Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the History of the United States; and Haitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of Slavery.

This 15-session course teaches the basics of the Hausa language to complete beginners, starting with greetings and introductions and then advancing to more complex topics and sentence structures, but always keeping the focus on commonly used words and phrases. The first 14 sessions teach progressively more challenging vocabulary and the 15th and final session is a complete vocabulary review from the course. This is the ideal way to start learning the Hausa language as spoken primarily in West and Central Africa.