Assata: An Autobiography

Long before the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, African explorers were already navigating the Atlantic. Dr. Van Sertima provides the evidence of pre-colonial contact and trade between Africa and the Americas.

Why this is a Foundational Text:

• The Evidence: Looks at massive stone heads, ship logs, and botanical data.

• The Horizon: Expands the reader's view of what African people were capable of achieving.

• The Pride: Replaces a history of "arrival" with a history of "exploration."