Author Charles E. Becknell, Sr.'s new book "Voices from the African American Village" is a compilation of cultural expressions preserved for future generations
Recent release "Voices from the African American Village: It Takes a Village to Define a Community" from Page Publishing author Charles E. Becknell, Sr., PhD is an evocative book of collected wisdom, humor, and experience from a variety of culturally iconic centers: the home, the barbershop, the streets, and more. Immortalized in the pages of this book are hundreds of phrases sure to bring a nostalgic smile and a knowing nod for their universal appeal and poignancy.
RIO RANCHO, N.M., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charles E. Becknell, Sr., PhD, a longtime advocate and teacher of civil rights and diversity who earned his doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico, has completed his new book "Voices from the African American Village: It Takes a Village to Define a Community": a slim volume of phrases and collective experiences that bind a community together and inform younger generations of their cultural history.
The author writes, "For many African Americans who grew up in the pre-civil rights era, the segregated community was usually referred to as a village. This was the origination of the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." The voices that came out of the village were voices that are now becoming diminished. These voices helped to keep the culture intact. The voices from the elderly, the parents, the church, and the community-provided discipline, hope, pride, and integrity for the inhabitants. Many may feel that some of the messages were crude or inappropriate, but we have to take into account the lack of educational opportunities during this time. This book attempts to capture the messages that we need to not only remember, but respect. These voices helped us to survive racism and discrimination. The voices of the village are still relevant today and should not be forgotten."
Published by Page Publishing, Charles E. Becknell, Sr., PhD's entertaining yet poignant book is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to preserve their African American cultural heritage.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "Voices from the African American Village: It Takes a Village to Define a Community" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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