In this collection of writings by John Henrik Clarke, is an extensive and potent analysis of the necessity for African people to have power in the world. He contextualizes historical and current turning points in the African struggle to discuss nation building and sovereignty. Dr. Clarke accurately notes: “This knowledge of our history will elevate us beyond the ‘Black and Beautiful’ stage. We must move beyond that to understand that to be black and beautiful means nothing in this world unless we are black and powerful.”
