Adult Class: March 9-May 18, 2012
Spring Semester: Afrikan World Civilizations Class
Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor
Explore the history and cultures of Black people around the world, and examine various African and African American cultures and traditions. Learn things you were never taught in school, and bond with some wonderful like-minded adults from all over Southern California.
Class Location:
Yvonne Burke Ladera Community Center
4750 62nd Street
Los Angeles, CA (Just South of Slauson and La Brea)
Class Details:
Doors open at 7 p.m. Class is 7p.m. - 9 p.m.
Duration: 11 Fridays -- March 9 through May 18, 2012
FEE: $100 per 11 class semester (a $65 savings!) or $15 per class.
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Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn – Instructor
AFRIKAN WORLD CIVILIZATIONS
Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor
CLASS SCHEDULE – Spring 2012
(Subject to change)
Every Friday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
9 March: Introduction – Free Class—Bring a friend!
This introductory class, which is free, is unlike anything you
have ever experienced in your educational training. It focuses
on the history, culture and accomplishments of Black people
around the world, with a few surprises.
16 March: The Black Panthers in Los Angeles--Special
Screening
One of the most dynamic events in Los Angeles history is
when the Los Angeles Police Department attacked the Black
Panther Party office. There were many dynamics involved.
Filmmaker Gregory Everett produced the film 41st & Central,
documenting this event with interviews and actual footage.
Come learn what really happened.
23 March: Mali, Ghana &
Nigeria | The Life of Atty. Johnnie Cochran
Mali, Ghana & Nigeria were the most powerful territories
during an earlier period in West Afrikan history. We will
take a current look at each country to see where there are
now. You will be surprised at some of the things that are
being accomplished. We will also look at the life of
Attorney Johnnie Cochran, who tried some of the most
difficult cases in America history.
30 March: Guest Lecturer: “The Egyptian Temple:
Foundations of Christianity Before Christ.”
We are blessed to have Professor Mathu Ater appear again.
His graphic lecture is entitled “The Egyptian Temple:
Foundations of Christianity Before Christ.” If you were at
his last lecture, you know how dynamic and thorough Mathu is
with his information. You do not want to miss this special
presentation.
6 April: Ethiopia | Impact of Slavery on Brazil
Ethiopia is the birthplace of humanity. It is presently
making some progress that is unknown in the Western world.
We will see the country today and what it is accomplishing.
Brazil received the largest portion of enslaved Afrikans
during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. We will investigate
how this process took place and its affects today.
13 April: Sugar Ray Robinson | Sudan Divisions
Sugar Ray Robinson was the most notable and successful boxer
of his era. He led a very flamboyant life that ended
tragically. We will explore the story of this influential
personality. Sudan is the largest country in Afrika, which
is presently being divided into two separate countries. We
will look at the specifics and difficulties of this historic
event.
20 April: Supreme Scholar Dr. Edward Scobie on the
Haitian Revolution | Dr. John Henrik Clarke Interview &
Lecture
Supreme scholar Dr. Edward Scobie is probably our best
source in understanding the Haitian Revolution. We are
privileged to see his lecture on this world-changing event,
whereby Afrikans defeated the best Europe and America had to
offer. Dr. John Henrik Clarke is the known as the godfather
of Black Studies. We have the great opportunity to witness
an interview and lecture by this great elder scholar. Don’t
miss this special evening.
27 April: Eugenics—the plan to Eliminate Black People | Dr.
Na'im Akbar on Black Manhood
One of the most horrific events in world history is how some
European countries and America created a plan to eliminate
Black people. The scientific and medical community supported
this plan called Eugenics. For the first time, we will
investigate this tragic story. We will also see an explosive
lecture by psychologist Dr. Na’im Akbar on the specifics of
manhood. This is especially interesting in learning the
intricacies of being a Black man in America.
4 May: The Game That Changed Major College Football
Forever
Major college football used to be an all white affair until
one game changed it forever. This resulted in one of the
most pinnacle moments in American sports. Those who have
been in Southern California a few decades will particularly
enjoy this great sports revolutionary event.
11 May: Guest Lecturer --
Sabir Bey, expert on the Moors
Sabir Bey, expert on the Moors, will give a live lecture on
the history, conquest and accomplishments of the Moors. One
of the hidden events in European history is what the Moors
accomplished during their 700 year occupation of Europe.
This is an opportunity to learn what traditional educational
systems do not teach, how Moors laid the foundation of
European civilization.
18 May: Last Class- Topic Open
Open for late developments.
www.DrKwaku.com
Known for his way with students, Kwaku Person-Lynn is a native of Los Angeles, a husband, father of five sons and a grandfather of two. Professionally, he is an historian, musicologist, educator, author, filmmaker, and radio producer.
He has published two books (e.g., First Word: Black Scholars, Thinkers, Warriors: Knowledge, Wisdom, Mental Liberation. New York: Harlem River Press, 1996; On My Journey Now; The Narrative of Dr. John Henrik Clarke. Northridge, CA: California State University, Northridge Department of Pan African Studies special edition of The Journal of Pan African Studies) and is currently working on a third (expected soon). A future book will compile his over 200 articles, essays and book chapters. In the early 1980s, his dissertation chapter "Rap Music - Afrikan Music Renaissance" was the first scholarly publication on rap/hip hop and has been published in several books and on the Internet.
In the early 1970s, Dr. Kwaku was a record producer for A&M Records, the first Black recording engineer at the company, and only one of four Black record executives in the country. He was also founder of the Malcolm X Center in Los Angeles. He received his bachelor degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, his master and doctorate from UCLA, being the first person of Afrikan descent in the history of UCLA to graduate from the Individual Ph.D. Program, requiring two majors (Afrikan World History and African World Music, and a minor in anthropology).
Dr. Kwaku has also produced two films: Afrikan World Civilizations, covering the history, culture and accomplishments of Africans people around the world,
(the first of its kind) and Afrikan World Masters, featuring John Henrik Clarke, Ivan Van Sertima, Frances Cress Welsing and Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He also teaches adult and youth history classes in the community.
He and his wife Isidra Person-Lynn, who assists with the class, have raised 5 sons. Isidra hosts Sunday Morning Live, a weekly Internet radio news magazine. Details: www.SundayMorningLive.net.
At a Glance:
Name: Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn
College: L.A. City College and UCLA (undergrad and grad). Degrees Earned:
AA, BA, Masters and PhD
Major: Afrikan World Civilizations
Books:
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On My Journey Now: The Narrative and Works of Dr. John Henrik Clarke
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First Word: Black Scholars, Thinkers, Warriors | Note: New Book coming Soon!
Videos by Dr. Kwaku:
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Afrikan World Masters Click for Description and to BUY
Classes Offered:
Afrikan World Civilizations, Spring and Summer Annually
Black History 4 Young People (Summers)
EMAIL: DR. KWAKU: DrKwaku@Hotmail.com
