Congrats to Quinnton Rucker who won the final Black History Quiz for 2011. For all the brothers, congratulations!

For those wishing to see photos from the semester, here is the link to the photos taken by Isidra Person-Lynn, your registrar of students
Click Here!

Patrice Chialusia Obienu--Winner Week 4

Dr. Kwaku had to handle all class activities single-handedly since Isidra had to travel unexpectedly due to death in the family, so there was no Black History Quiz or Class Photo taken.  However, here is the winner from the previous week. Congratulations to Patrice Chialusia Obienu, winner from Week 4!

Not to worry, we will take one during our last class, so come camera ready!

Don’t forget, we have moved the last class.  Here’s a message from Dr. Kwaku:

Our next class, which is our last, will be held at the Ladera Park Community Center, 4750 62^nd Street, (first block west of La Brea Avenue). It is the same place we conduct the adult Afrikan World Civilizations Classes.

During the last class, we will have one more lesson, and each registered student will receive a certificate of completion. We will also have some wonderful prizes for our no-cost raffle for the adults including a gift basket from Organic Root Stimulator and KJLH (thanks to Rochelle Lucas), and our regular student prize of a free meal for two at the marvelous Simply Wholesome Health Food Restaurant.

Our grand prize (all qualify) is a DNA kit from African Ancestry Inc., in Washington D.C. Since we all want to know where our family ancestry originated from on the continent of Afrika, the winner will know exactly where their place of origin and cultural group on the continent of Afrika, on the matriarchal side of the family.Check the website for prices…this is a valuable gift!  www.AfricanAncestry.com

We look forward to seeing you there.

Algernon Evans, Thanks to Mom and Dad for the Treats!

Special thanks to the Evans family (Algernon’s Family) who brought those delectable treats for the second year in a row!

Week 3 Black History Quiz Winner: Ashia Ezekiel

There is so much beauty and soul in the Motherland that the media never seems to show you.  Thank goodness for those of you who go and share your photos and videos.  There is also the Africa Channel, which serves up a great diet of balance and beauty. Plus, there are scores of movies you can order from Netflix that show movies that are more realistic.

We are not saying that there are problems.  There are, and Africa needs out help.  But Africa can teach us an awful lot.    I cringe when people say they want to go to Africa to go on Safari.  You wouldn’t come to Los Angeles and start looking for possums or coyotes or raccoons.  Yes they are here, but that’s not all that is here.

So what is the Africa you don’t see?  It’s the faces, the culture, the relationships, the art, the fashion, the music,  the rhythm and more.  Anyone who visits Africa and hangs with friends there, will be pleasantly surprised to see the way they do the things they do.

I have invited two former students:  Akuete Kpodar (Togo) and Tosin Williams (Nigerian) to share their childhood traditions, and culture. We will have a slide presentation and a brief demonstration of mudcloth and back-wrapping babies,  and the students will break into two group (girls and guys).  They will then talk to these students to ask them any questions.

We begin by viewing a presentation about The Golden Stool, which is a Ghanaian tradition.

So, please plan to join us and thank you so much!

Isidra Person-Lynn

Host, Sunday Morning Live

Congratulations to our Winner from last week:  It was her first time visiting the class but she took notes and paid attention!  She won a dinner for two at Simply Wholesome on Overhill and Slauson in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kwaku’s Black History 4 Young People

at Ben Caldwell’s Kaos Network

3333 W. 43rd Place,

Los Angeles, CA 90008

Youth 12-18

10 a.m. til Noon Saturdays. Only two Saturdays left!

Class starts at 10 a.m sharp you can pick up your young person at noon!  See you there!

9 July     Intra Color Prejudice & The Lost Generations of Australia

Black History Questions For Second Class

QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS

1. Name the Muslim Afrikans who conquered parts of Europe.
2. Name the country where ballet was created.
3. Name the river in India named after an Afrikan king.
4. Where did the art of writing and the alphabet begin?
5. Who was the Afrikan founder of Arizona & New Mexico?
6. Who is California named after?
7. What was the name of he greatest Black airmen in WWII?
8. Who is considered the father of Black Studies?
9. Name the scholar who taught us about the Afrikan presence in the Americas
10. Who is considered the father of hip hop?

Questions With Answers

1. Name the Muslim Afrikans who conquered parts of Europe: Moors
2. Name the country where ballet was created: Kemet (Egypt)
3. Name the river in India named after an Afrikan king: Ganges River
4. Where did the art of writing and the alphabet begin: Kemet (Egypt)
5. Who was the Afrikan founder of Arizona & New Mexico: Estevanico
6. Who is California named after: Queen Califia
7. What was the name of he greatest Black airmen in WWII: Tuskegee Airmen
8. Who is considered the father of Black Studies: John Henrik Clarke
9. Name the scholar who taught us about the Afrikan presence in the Americas: Ivan Van Sertima
10. Who is considered the father of hip hop: DJ Kool Herc

Former Student Runs in to Dr. Ben, in Harlem, Esteemed Historian

BH4YP former student Naeemah Webb with Dr. Ben in Harlem

Naheema Webb, a former student,  is a young historian who attends an HBCU. She was visiting Harlem when she ran into Dr. Ben in New York.  She shared this photo with us.

Scroll down for the complete summer schedule!

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Winner-Week 1! Alexandra Strong--She won a meal for two at Simply Wholesome!

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SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK ONLY:  CLASS MEMBERS Bring your friend to class for only $10 each!

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Class for 25 June:    Blacks In America: Ancient & Modern

A.) A presentation showing various categories of evidence demonstrating that Afrikans were in the Americas before Columbus and helped establish America’s first civilization.

B.) A look into modern day Black Mexicans.

NOTE:  After class plan to attend the Leimert Park Book Fair right around the corner. http://www.leimertparkbookfair.com/

Our son, Jarim Person-Lynn, is exhibiting and signing his book Brass Knuckle Finance.  Parents, he is talking about financial issues you should read up on and discuss with your children before they fall into debt!  Remember, college is where the free credit cards come!  More info:  www.BrassKnuckleFinance.com

Don’t Forget!

2 July      No class – holiday weekend

Are you smarter than a BH4YP Student? Take the quiz!

Questions For First Class

1. Name the country where humanity was born
2. Name the world’s first multi-genius
3.  Name one of the world’s 1^st universities
4. Name the world’s first female pharaoh
5. Name the place in India where Afrikan’s began civilization
6. Name England’s first Black Queen
7. Name Hawaii’s greatest king
8. Name America’s first civilization
9. Name the Black scientist who was one of three creators of the computer
10. Name the creator of early technology that lead to the cell phone

Answers:

1. Ethiopia

2. Imhotep

3. Temple of Karnak or Waset

4. Hatshepsut

5. Indus Valley

6. Name England’s first Black Queen: Sophia Charlotte

7. Kamehameha

8. Olmecs

9. Dr. Mark Dean

10. Henry Sampson Jr.

Join us!

Greetings, students and parents!

Registration is open now! Download registration form (Registration ’11), and mail with check or money order by June 15,2011 to:

Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn

Black History 4 Young People

P.O. Box 2946

Inglewood, CA 90305

or Bring to first class .  Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

Black History 4 Young People is one of my favorite classes to teach because each summer, we spend 6 weeks with students from all over Southern California who are remarkably gifted.  What they need to add to their educational toolboxes is knowledge of self and that is what we provide.

Now that are dates are firmed up, go to www.DrKwaku.com and sign up for our mailing list, because we will send notifications as well.

Details:

• Six Saturdays
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon
• No student will be allowed to leave the premises without express, written consent of the parents/guardians.
• Fee: $60 for semester or $15 per class
• Ages 12-18

LOCATION:  4343 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles 90008 (Northwest corner of 43rd Place and Leimert Blvd.)

Contact: (213) 368-4976

Email: word@drkwaku,com

No books to purchase!

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Saturdays 10:00am ~ Noon

June 18^th – July 30^th

Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor

www.drkwaku.com  (213) 368-4976 ~ voice mail

18 June    History & Culture of Black People Around The World

A.) A PowerPoint presentation illustrating the Afrikan origin of civilization, science, mathematics, medicine, engineering and many other accomplishments. We will also look at the history and culture of Black people all over the world.

25 June    Blacks In America: Ancient & Modern

A.) A presentation showing various categories of evidence demonstrating that Afrikans were in the Americas before Columbus and helped establish America’s first civilization.

B.) A look into modern day Black Mexicans.

 NOTE:  After class plan to attend the Leimert Park Book Fair right around the corner. http://www.leimertparkbookfair.com/

2 July      No class – holiday weekend

9 July      Afrikan Cultures In Belize, Australia and Intra-Color Prejudice In

                America  

A.)  We will investigate Afrikan cultures in Belize & Australia

B.)  We will also look at the destructive elements of Intra-Color prejudice

Among Blacks in America.

16 July    Afrikan Cultures & Traditions In Afrika and the Golden Stool of

                     Ghana

A.) Isidra Person-Lynn will involve students in traditions common in Afrikan cultures.

B.) We will investigate the Golden Stool, the national symbol of the   Ashanti culture in Ghana.

23 July    Leimert Park Village Tour & How To Write Research Papers

A.)  A tour of Leimert Park Village, the cultural center for Black Los Angeles, including Eso Won Books, exposing the class to literature written by people of Afrikan descent.

B.) How to achieve A’s on exams – Dr. Kwaku shares his proven method followed by a discussion.

30 July   A special presentation for parents and students (Last Class)

A.) Parents invited

B.) Special production by Dr. Kwaku

C.) Students receive their completion certificates.

Join Us!

Until we meet, take your children (or your parents if this is a student reading this) to the library or a local bookstore and begin the journey. Are the interested in sports?  There are many biographies to choose from of their favorite athletes.  Are they interested in video games?  There are writings about blacks in technology and gaming.  Challenge them to Google these creative souls. If you want to interest them in medicine, the story of Dr. Ben Carson is classic.

Interview your family elders and learn your own personal family history and how it related to historic events.  History has wonderful stories and lessons and you can never read all the books or hear all the stories…there is always something new.

During the summer, we opt for oral history and do not require papers to be submitted, but many parents do, and that can be an excellent idea–  if not used punitively. We do encourage note-taking and I teach them how to write excellent papers.

And as they read, challenge their spelling, and their vocabulary.  Encourage them to write in cursive…a dying art. Too often COLLEGE students cannot read my comments that are written on their papers, if they are written in cursive.

And if they are glued to technology, there are many phone apps that can help them.  A computer favorite for spelling is www.SpellingCity.com.  You can help your son or daughter ACE their spelling tests and learn meanings of words through this fun, free site.

Please share your favorite educational sites!

Talk to you soon,

Kwaku Person-Lynn, PhD

(213) 368-4976

word@drkwaku.com

Photos: 2009, 2005, 2004

To meet last year’s students:  Click Here (Video)

Greetings!

February was a jam packed African American history month, but we continue right along in March because we know that Black History is 365 24/7!  We are living it, and making it and learning it and teaching it!

For whatever reason, the PDFs we created for you to download just would not cooperate so we are posting them here. (Some like to have their forms filled out in advance):

Class Flyer:  AWCFLYER11  Please print and help us spread the word!

Registration Form: RegistrationForm

Class Schedule : AFRIKAN WORLD CIVILIZATIONS Class Schedule

 While all of this information is on www.DrKwaku.com, we know PDF’s are more convenient.  Feel free to share!

Speaking of February, Kwaku has a number of speaking engagements coming up:  

Join Dr. Kwaku!

Speaking Engagements:

LACMA @ 2:00pmscheduled January 9, 2011

Panel discussion on Olmec Exhibition and lack of Afrikan representation

African American Museum 2:00pm

scheduled February 6, 2011 from

Power Point lecture on Afrikan World Civilizations

San Diego Film Festival

scheduled Saturday February 26, and Sunday February 27 – Noon to Nine each day.