{"product_id":"knowledge-of-self-black-history-reading-list","title":"The Melanated Elevation Knowledge of Self Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital PDF. Free download.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/1850\/4838\/files\/Melanated_Elevation_Knowledge_of_Self_Library_Revised_Access_Links_1.pdf?v=1789684620\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Melanated Elevation Knowledge of Self Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your foundation. Question what you were taught. Study what came before you. Apply what you learn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMelanated Elevation Knowledge of Self Library\u003c\/strong\u003e is a curated digital reading guide designed for culturally conscious readers who want to deepen their understanding of Black history, African civilization, identity, self-mastery, health, power, economics, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a random collection of popular books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe library organizes \u003cstrong\u003e12 foundational works\u003c\/strong\u003e into four areas of study:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy African history, ancient civilizations, the Nile Valley, Black historical scholarship, and alternative interpretations of world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore knowledge of self, philosophy, identity, spirituality, the Original Man tradition, and African-centered systems of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamine African-centered perspectives on nutrition, health, food systems, wellness, and personal responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy leadership, organization, economic independence, institution-building, self-determination, and the philosophy of Marcus Garvey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooks Featured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes works by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupreme Understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChancellor Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Yosef ben-Jochannan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge G. 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