African Parenting

What was mothering like in the past? When acclaimed historian Sarah Knott became pregnant, she asked herself this question. But accounts of motherhood are hard to find. For centuries, historians have concerned themselves with wars, politics and revolutions, not the everyday details of carrying and caring for a baby. These details matter: they shape our feelings and give structure to our hours. But they leave little historical trace. Much to do with becoming a mother, past or present, is lost or forgotten.

The purpose of this book, and that of others that will follow in the ARS, is to shed light on certain practices, structures, systems, and institutions that we have adopted in Africa and that we continue to follow, even though they may not be tangibly furthering our progress and development as individuals, as communities, as nations, and as a Continent.

人と競わずに生きなさい。人とつながり、助けなさい。それでも自分らしく生きられる――それがアフリカの大地で育まれた「ウブントゥ」の知恵だ。

Having navigated significant life and career challenges, from being an audit assistant to becoming an award-winning, global leadership expert and certified coach, Dr. Patricia Murugami, helps you unearth life-defining answers to the above questions and more. Using stories, research, authentic personal experiences and coaching questions at the end of each chapter, this book will inspire you to discover who you can truly become.

Can I Be the Man?: A Letter from Us to You is exactly what the title implies. It is a letter written on behalf of African American men in an attempt to put an end to the feud between male and female, so the duality of relationships can be restored. It addresses some hard conversations that need to be discussed within African American culture and relationships.

"Walking Wisdoms," is a poignant and deeply moving narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of familial relationships, life lessons, and the enduring wisdom passed down through generations. Set against the backdrop of rich cultural heritage, the book centers on the character of Menalik, an African-American Muslim Man, who imparts his life's wisdom and experiences to his son Tin-sing.

One word or phrase can give birth to sudden illuminations and can often change the trajectory of our lives—reconnecting us to our destinies if we’ve taken a wrong path or all seem stalled. The book provides inspirational and motivational messages in the form of quotes to encourage African women in their daily challenges, and to inspire them to love and relate to others.