Back in 1974, legendary scholar Chancellor Williams distilled his 20+ years of wisdom into 384 pages.

Back in 1974, legendary scholar Chancellor Williams distilled his 20+ years of wisdom into 384 pages.

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.

1. 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

1. Examine the Impact of Invasions

• The Hyksos invasion of Egypt
• The spread of Islam across North Africa
• European colonization and its lasting effects

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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