Wrapping Black History Month

The theme for 2013: Reaching back - moving forward

 Dear gentle doves,

The month of february was black history month; an annual observance and remembrance of people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Although primarily celebrated in the USA, I believe it holds true for each and every black person on the surface of the earth.

This year's theme, particularly, was very intriguing - 'Reaching back - Moving forward'. How profound and loaded is this declaration. Indeed, in order to move forward, you need to draw from the reserves of the past. Lessons learnt, skills acquired, and the knowledge obtained.

In recapping the month that was a celebration of the thriving spirit of the black human race; I've put tpgether a list of must-read books for every woman. It's african inspired, and I believe more relevant than ever to the modern African woman. I've had the pleasure of reading some of the literature, and will also be reading more.

TOP 20 AFRICAN LITERATURE READS FOR WOMEN:
1. This child will be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
2. The impact of our actions - Kedibone Mooi
3. The Joys of Motherhood - Buchi Emecheta
4. The Slave Girl - Buchi Emecheta
5. Nervous Conditions - Tsitsi Dangarembga
6. Burgher's Daughter - Nadine Gordimer
7. A question of power - Bessie Head
8. Woman at point zero - Nawal El Saasawi
9. Butterfly burning - Yvonne Vera
10 Male daughters, female husbands - Ifi Amadiume
11.Unbowed: A Memoir - Wangari Maathai
12. The Madams - Zukiswa Wanner
13. Behind every successful man - Zukiswa Wanner
14. Fat song for my girlfriends - Napo Mashiane
15. A ribbong of rhythm - Lebo Mashile
16. So long a letter - Mariama Ba
17. Our sister kill joy - Ama Ata Aidoo
18. Half of a yellow sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
19. My son's story - Nadine Gordimer
20. The Icarus Girl - Helen Oyeyemi

So, when you've got time; get yourself a drink, grab a book and be ready to be laugh and be fumed by some of the assertations in these books, and the role of the African woman in society, but most, of all, appreciate the strength of this beautiful, graceful, stroong African woman that you are.

With love,
Lady B