Author: Mello Ayo
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669809358
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
In November 1989, the Royal Ontario Museum staged a controversial exhibit called “Into The Heart of Africa.” This sparked a protest demonstration that proved to be a life changing experience for many. The youth-led outcry for change became a landmark in Ontario’s race-relations leading to an upheaval so impactful it altered the course of history for museums worldwide becoming in effect a milestone in the way museums mount and curate exhibits. Thirty-one years later, for the first time, the authorized biography of one of the main protagonists, Adisa Oji, the only demonstrator to be imprisoned for his actions, is being told publicly. Few people know of his courageous story, a young man who heroically stood up against institutionalized racist practices and was punished. His up until now unknown personal history sheds irrefutable light on the current public and global agitation regarding race and racism and compels us to honestly re-examine the long-lasting tragic effects of colonialism and slavery. This biography fills an important gap even for those who may be familiar with the Royal Ontario Museum episode while providing an informative gripping history for those who may not. In a world where the significant contributions of people of African ancestry are most often overlooked or given short-thrift, I AM Brother Oji honours and highlights for global recognition the life, leadership and legacy of a young Canadian of African Caribbean descent who distinguished himself during a time of social controversy. Adisa S. Oji’s extraordinary story provides a window of illumination on how to break cycles of oppression and exploitation. His story is a source of fresh and thoughtful insight into what it means to be a person of African ancestry living in a predominantly white European milieu and calls attention to the effectiveness of efforts directed at addressing racial discrimination, inequity, and injustice. With the help of abundant amounts of photographs, Mello Ayo as narrator and social commentator weaves a vivid beautiful story of uncompromising triumph and self-empowerment. While the ROM episode provides a point of departure, the unflinching narrative goes beyond and connects the past with the present to create an enchanting hero’s journey transiting through the sociopolitical and historical landscapes of Jamaica, Canada, and Ghana. At a time when many young people are becoming disenchanted, slumping into alienation and learned helplessness or collapsing into sub-cultures of violence, a look at how one young man kept his youthful optimism alive and how he refused to become a victim while making a positive difference is deserving of our attention.
I Am Brother Oji
Author: Mello Ayo
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669809358
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
In November 1989, the Royal Ontario Museum staged a controversial exhibit called “Into The Heart of Africa.” This sparked a protest demonstration that proved to be a life changing experience for many. The youth-led outcry for change became a landmark in Ontario’s race-relations leading to an upheaval so impactful it altered the course of history for museums worldwide becoming in effect a milestone in the way museums mount and curate exhibits. Thirty-one years later, for the first time, the authorized biography of one of the main protagonists, Adisa Oji, the only demonstrator to be imprisoned for his actions, is being told publicly. Few people know of his courageous story, a young man who heroically stood up against institutionalized racist practices and was punished. His up until now unknown personal history sheds irrefutable light on the current public and global agitation regarding race and racism and compels us to honestly re-examine the long-lasting tragic effects of colonialism and slavery. This biography fills an important gap even for those who may be familiar with the Royal Ontario Museum episode while providing an informative gripping history for those who may not. In a world where the significant contributions of people of African ancestry are most often overlooked or given short-thrift, I AM Brother Oji honours and highlights for global recognition the life, leadership and legacy of a young Canadian of African Caribbean descent who distinguished himself during a time of social controversy. Adisa S. Oji’s extraordinary story provides a window of illumination on how to break cycles of oppression and exploitation. His story is a source of fresh and thoughtful insight into what it means to be a person of African ancestry living in a predominantly white European milieu and calls attention to the effectiveness of efforts directed at addressing racial discrimination, inequity, and injustice. With the help of abundant amounts of photographs, Mello Ayo as narrator and social commentator weaves a vivid beautiful story of uncompromising triumph and self-empowerment. While the ROM episode provides a point of departure, the unflinching narrative goes beyond and connects the past with the present to create an enchanting hero’s journey transiting through the sociopolitical and historical landscapes of Jamaica, Canada, and Ghana. At a time when many young people are becoming disenchanted, slumping into alienation and learned helplessness or collapsing into sub-cultures of violence, a look at how one young man kept his youthful optimism alive and how he refused to become a victim while making a positive difference is deserving of our attention.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669809358
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
In November 1989, the Royal Ontario Museum staged a controversial exhibit called “Into The Heart of Africa.” This sparked a protest demonstration that proved to be a life changing experience for many. The youth-led outcry for change became a landmark in Ontario’s race-relations leading to an upheaval so impactful it altered the course of history for museums worldwide becoming in effect a milestone in the way museums mount and curate exhibits. Thirty-one years later, for the first time, the authorized biography of one of the main protagonists, Adisa Oji, the only demonstrator to be imprisoned for his actions, is being told publicly. Few people know of his courageous story, a young man who heroically stood up against institutionalized racist practices and was punished. His up until now unknown personal history sheds irrefutable light on the current public and global agitation regarding race and racism and compels us to honestly re-examine the long-lasting tragic effects of colonialism and slavery. This biography fills an important gap even for those who may be familiar with the Royal Ontario Museum episode while providing an informative gripping history for those who may not. In a world where the significant contributions of people of African ancestry are most often overlooked or given short-thrift, I AM Brother Oji honours and highlights for global recognition the life, leadership and legacy of a young Canadian of African Caribbean descent who distinguished himself during a time of social controversy. Adisa S. Oji’s extraordinary story provides a window of illumination on how to break cycles of oppression and exploitation. His story is a source of fresh and thoughtful insight into what it means to be a person of African ancestry living in a predominantly white European milieu and calls attention to the effectiveness of efforts directed at addressing racial discrimination, inequity, and injustice. With the help of abundant amounts of photographs, Mello Ayo as narrator and social commentator weaves a vivid beautiful story of uncompromising triumph and self-empowerment. While the ROM episode provides a point of departure, the unflinching narrative goes beyond and connects the past with the present to create an enchanting hero’s journey transiting through the sociopolitical and historical landscapes of Jamaica, Canada, and Ghana. At a time when many young people are becoming disenchanted, slumping into alienation and learned helplessness or collapsing into sub-cultures of violence, a look at how one young man kept his youthful optimism alive and how he refused to become a victim while making a positive difference is deserving of our attention.
Grammatical Outline and Vocabulary of the Oji Language, with Especial Reference to the Akwapim-dialect
Author: Riis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Twi language
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Twi language
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Grammatical Outline and Vocabulary of the Oji-language, with Especial Reference to the Akwapim-dialect
Author: Hans Nicolaus Riis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Proverbs, Twi
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Proverbs, Twi
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Grammatical Outline and Vocabulary of the Oji-Language, with especial Reference to the Akwapim-Dialect, together with a Collectio of Proverbes of the Natives
Author: H. N. Riis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
I Aim to Be That Man
Author: Sherrie Willis Brown
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1642998532
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
D. L. Moody once heard Henry Varley say, "The world has yet to see what God will do with a man fully consecrated to Him. Moody was struck to his soul and, when the words would not leave him, responded, 'By God's help, I aim to be that man.'" When God called Avery to follow him as a true disciple, Avery knew he must make a similar commitment or remain a mediocre Christian for the rest of his life. His surrender and his filling of the Spirit initiated a spiritual life of impact with global results. Avery Willis is well-known, especially within the Southern Baptist denomination, for his involvement in movements of God over the past fifty years. Avery Willis's obedience to God led him to be a church planter in the United States and to strive for indigenous church planting in Indonesia, where he served as a missionary. He was a pioneer and leader in spiritual renewal, disciple-making, decentralized theological education, global mission partnerships, and chronological Bible storying. He is a well-known author, most notably of the MasterLife discipleship materials. This biography-written memoir-style through his own journals, letters, and newsletters to his intercessors-recounts Avery's life journey, his spiritual encounters and struggles, and the daily habits that Avery demonstrated as a disciple. It is less about his greatest moments than the personal daily choices to follow God with all his heart. It is the story of a man committed to God's purposes and passion to bring "as many people of the world as possible" to God's redemptive grace in Jesus, regardless of the cost.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1642998532
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
D. L. Moody once heard Henry Varley say, "The world has yet to see what God will do with a man fully consecrated to Him. Moody was struck to his soul and, when the words would not leave him, responded, 'By God's help, I aim to be that man.'" When God called Avery to follow him as a true disciple, Avery knew he must make a similar commitment or remain a mediocre Christian for the rest of his life. His surrender and his filling of the Spirit initiated a spiritual life of impact with global results. Avery Willis is well-known, especially within the Southern Baptist denomination, for his involvement in movements of God over the past fifty years. Avery Willis's obedience to God led him to be a church planter in the United States and to strive for indigenous church planting in Indonesia, where he served as a missionary. He was a pioneer and leader in spiritual renewal, disciple-making, decentralized theological education, global mission partnerships, and chronological Bible storying. He is a well-known author, most notably of the MasterLife discipleship materials. This biography-written memoir-style through his own journals, letters, and newsletters to his intercessors-recounts Avery's life journey, his spiritual encounters and struggles, and the daily habits that Avery demonstrated as a disciple. It is less about his greatest moments than the personal daily choices to follow God with all his heart. It is the story of a man committed to God's purposes and passion to bring "as many people of the world as possible" to God's redemptive grace in Jesus, regardless of the cost.
Aina's Breath
Author: K.S. Villoso
Publisher: Liam's Vigil Publishing Co.
ISBN: 1990762042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
It is said that when a mage is born in Dageis, the whole world rejoices. Everywhere else, the world mourns. Born outside the affluent empire, Ylir yn Ferral and Sume Kaggawa's daughter might just be one of the most agan-gifted child the continent has seen. But without her father's coin and influence, the girl is a walking disaster. Raised by her uncle Kefier, she is a beacon which attracts the power-hungry to the fray--just like the monster her father and his ilk remain obsessed with. Sume, Kefier, and even Ylir must reckon with the part their family is starting to play in the grand scheme of things--or lose everything in the blink of an eye.
Publisher: Liam's Vigil Publishing Co.
ISBN: 1990762042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
It is said that when a mage is born in Dageis, the whole world rejoices. Everywhere else, the world mourns. Born outside the affluent empire, Ylir yn Ferral and Sume Kaggawa's daughter might just be one of the most agan-gifted child the continent has seen. But without her father's coin and influence, the girl is a walking disaster. Raised by her uncle Kefier, she is a beacon which attracts the power-hungry to the fray--just like the monster her father and his ilk remain obsessed with. Sume, Kefier, and even Ylir must reckon with the part their family is starting to play in the grand scheme of things--or lose everything in the blink of an eye.
Perspectives on Aro History and Civilization: The Splendour of a Great Past Vol. 3
Author: Mazi Azubike Okoro
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483475980
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Arochukwu kingdom has a great history, made more profound and authentic by its deep-rooted culture and traditions. Also, it's richly endowed with abundance of human and material resources, enough to transform it into an enviable society. This was demonstrated by the socio-economic and political exploits of our forebears in the 18th and 19th centuries when the kingdom was a Mecca of sorts. This book is incisive, thought provoking and a compendium of thoroughly researched data on Arochukwu history and civilization. It is authored by Aro citizens themselves and draws attention to some of the salient issues and grey areas which are yet to be successfully resolved by researchers.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483475980
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Arochukwu kingdom has a great history, made more profound and authentic by its deep-rooted culture and traditions. Also, it's richly endowed with abundance of human and material resources, enough to transform it into an enviable society. This was demonstrated by the socio-economic and political exploits of our forebears in the 18th and 19th centuries when the kingdom was a Mecca of sorts. This book is incisive, thought provoking and a compendium of thoroughly researched data on Arochukwu history and civilization. It is authored by Aro citizens themselves and draws attention to some of the salient issues and grey areas which are yet to be successfully resolved by researchers.
The Horoscope
Author: Tiara Carlson
Publisher: Tiara Carlson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
"This week, someone will make you very angry. Give in to your inner feelings...kill them. No one will catch you." Like a seed planted, the idea began to sprout across the city. A newspaper is intended to inform, to speak the truth. No one expects it to incite to murder. When the words above are printed in Tokyo's most widely circulated journal, one seemingly normal Sunday morning, a string of crimes ensues. As investigators scramble to merely keep up with the heightened work load, they are almost blinded to the underlying cause. An ex-convict, betrayed by the press years before, is seeking revenge by destroying their reputation in the most bloody, indirect way his sick mind can imagine. If he isn't stopped by the following weekend, casualties will triple. For Kyoko, Saburou the week was already turning out to be the most hectic of his life—watching his six year old son for the first time. After a day in the park, they come home to a box of the boy's belongings and a note tactlessly stating the child was his to keep. To top it off, Kyoko is called in from his week off to join the team of forensic scientists. Work mixes with family too easily. Kyoko struggles not only to find the right balance in his new life as a father. He also was elected to find and stop the deadly criminal filling newspapers in the city with his plot for revenge.
Publisher: Tiara Carlson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
"This week, someone will make you very angry. Give in to your inner feelings...kill them. No one will catch you." Like a seed planted, the idea began to sprout across the city. A newspaper is intended to inform, to speak the truth. No one expects it to incite to murder. When the words above are printed in Tokyo's most widely circulated journal, one seemingly normal Sunday morning, a string of crimes ensues. As investigators scramble to merely keep up with the heightened work load, they are almost blinded to the underlying cause. An ex-convict, betrayed by the press years before, is seeking revenge by destroying their reputation in the most bloody, indirect way his sick mind can imagine. If he isn't stopped by the following weekend, casualties will triple. For Kyoko, Saburou the week was already turning out to be the most hectic of his life—watching his six year old son for the first time. After a day in the park, they come home to a box of the boy's belongings and a note tactlessly stating the child was his to keep. To top it off, Kyoko is called in from his week off to join the team of forensic scientists. Work mixes with family too easily. Kyoko struggles not only to find the right balance in his new life as a father. He also was elected to find and stop the deadly criminal filling newspapers in the city with his plot for revenge.
Bonded
Author: Chris Dahi
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504946626
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Adaeze, a princess was born in a typical African traditional setting. She was not actually born as she was cut out from her dead mother who was gored by a wounded antelope. Adaeze had the mark of the gods on her body. Kris was brought out quickly from his dead mother who died a highly traumatized woman. He has the mark of the gods on him. Therefore that these two must paths cross in the weaving loom of fate is inevitable, for it is obvious that they are Bonded as twins in the spirit realm. The purpose for their births and lives in a world where terrible spiritual entities demand the blood and death of twins for sacrifices, where the blood lust has been unleashed in a terrible world war that has been fought and a second is looming. Yet affairs of the heart cannot be overridden by these negative forces. Bonded is a wild romance between traditional Africa with her deep culture and deeper belief system and post First and pre Second World War Europe with her modern ways, religious and colonial escapades. It is also an indepth expose' into some hitherto unknown African traditional society and ways.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504946626
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Adaeze, a princess was born in a typical African traditional setting. She was not actually born as she was cut out from her dead mother who was gored by a wounded antelope. Adaeze had the mark of the gods on her body. Kris was brought out quickly from his dead mother who died a highly traumatized woman. He has the mark of the gods on him. Therefore that these two must paths cross in the weaving loom of fate is inevitable, for it is obvious that they are Bonded as twins in the spirit realm. The purpose for their births and lives in a world where terrible spiritual entities demand the blood and death of twins for sacrifices, where the blood lust has been unleashed in a terrible world war that has been fought and a second is looming. Yet affairs of the heart cannot be overridden by these negative forces. Bonded is a wild romance between traditional Africa with her deep culture and deeper belief system and post First and pre Second World War Europe with her modern ways, religious and colonial escapades. It is also an indepth expose' into some hitherto unknown African traditional society and ways.
The Inevitable Price
Author: Anthony A. Anierobi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description