Super Colon Detox

Comprised of the sons and grandsons of runaway American slaves

was Chinese

supple and smooth

Madhubuti takes aim at some of the critical issues facing the African American family

presents easy to read little known factiods about blacks in America and their extradordinary achievements under oppressive and inhumane conditions

To grow up believing their people started out as slaves

the origins of racial differentiation

What Africans and the indigenous Americans have given to the world is a part of total humanity that must be respectfully considered in order to build a world where all people can walk in peace and dignity with their respective contributions accepted

'"" The book was written at a time when many black students

seven in solidary confinement

should become more aware of their unique heritage

Each story or essay is framed within the context of a life lesson