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Back in 1974, legendary scholar Chancellor Williams distilled his 20+ years of wisdom into 384 pages. And in this book, The Destruction of Black Civilization, he shared a simple 6-step process for discovering the truth about African History. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Begin with The Origins of Humanity • African history begins with the very dawn of humankind. 2. Focus on the Golden Age of Black Civilization (Old Kingdom of Kemet 3100 to 2181 BCE) • The unification of Upper and Lower Kemet occurred • The pyramids were built • Significant advancements were made in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine 3. Examine the Impact of Invasions • The Hyksos invasion of Egypt • The spread of Islam across North Africa • European colonization and its lasting effects 4. Study the Great Migrations • The migrations from Kemet and their linguistic and cultural impact • Forced migrations due to the slave trade • Modern migrations driven by economic factors and conflict 5. Analyze the Re-emergence of African Kingdoms and Empires The period from the 10th to the 19th centuries saw the rise of numerous powerful African states. • The Mali Empire • The Songhai Empire • The Kingdom of Kongo • The Zulu Kingdom 6. Understand Colonialism and the Fight for Independence • The Berlin Conference and the "Scramble for Africa" • African resistance movements • The process of decolonization and its challenges