The African Foundations of Civilization with Dr Runoko Rashidi (Oct 2020)

Our story begins in Nubia and the Nile Valley, the Kingdom of Kongo, the Mali Empire, and the Great Zimbabwe. Our host, Jay, sat down with Dr. Runoko Rashidi in October 2020 to reveal how the origins of Black people lie in great, ancient African civilizations and how our hidden history spans the globe.

To learn of Dr. Rashidi's work, visit drrunoko.com

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