THE AFRICAN WOMAN AS HEROINE

THE GLOBAL AFRICAN COMMUNITY -- L E C T U R E N O T E S

GREAT BLACK WOMEN IN HISTORY By RUNOKO RASHIDI
DEDICATED TO AFRICAN WOMEN AROUND THE PLANET!
INTRODUCTION: THE GLORY AND MAJESTY OF AFRICAN WOMEN

For many thousands of years the African woman has been
worshipped, revered and idolized by individuals,
families and nations--not only in Africa but around
the world. Ancient records show her as queen, goddess,
scholar, diplomat, scientist, icon, prophet and
freedom fighting warrior exalted with and sometimes
above her father, husband and brothers.

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