C.R. Gibbs Lecture and Video Series
1 Hour & 40 Mins
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Who are Harkhuf, Hanno, du Chaillu, Campbell and Equiano, and what modern feat did black explorer Darrle Roberts accomplish? Learn these stories and much more during this exciting lecture. From the North Pole to the Tropic of Capricorn, black explorers have made significant contributions to humankind's understanding of this planet. Find out who they were and are.
Ancient African Empires
2 Hours
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This video chronicles the rise and eclipse of Kush, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, and many others. The wonders of Magbetu, the high culture of Ishango, the strength of the Zulu are retold. The individual careers of men and women who led these bygone kingdoms and empires are surveyed. Queen Amina, Mbade/Nzingha, Lalibella, Cetshwayo, Samory, and the Mahdi are described and many more.
African Americans and the Civil War
1 Hour 40 Mins.
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What role did African Americans really play in the Civil War? Examine the cause, conflict, and the results of the war between the states; slavery; black soldiers and sailors in the Union Army; the varied roles of black women; the historical accuracy of the movie "Glory; and the real story of the African Americans who fought for the South through this lecture supplemented by illustrations, artifacts, and weapons. Mr. Gibbs delivers the lecture while dressed in a replica Union Army uniform.
African Odyssey
1 Hour 30 Mins.
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This is a survey of African seafaring and trading kingdoms. Spanning the continent of Africa, this lecture covers land and waterborne trade routes including the Swahili Corridor. The reason for and nature of trade and travel are explained.
Africa's Gift to America
1 Hour 55 Mins
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An examination of the ways in which African symbols, rituals, images, art, speech, culture, music, and personalities have shaped the United States and the world - An excellent lecture for those just starting African History and culture
Blacks In The Old West
2 Hours
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Although one out of every three cowboys who rode the Texas cattle trails was either Mexican or African American and there were a least 8,000 black cowboys out West, their story remains largely untold. Likewise, the existence of black outlaws, lawmen, miners, businessmen, and women is not well known. This video reveals the hidden epic of Blacks in the Old West.
The Black Inventor
2 Hours
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This video provides a study of the contributions of African American inventive genius from Africa to America. From the Stone Age to the Space Age, African people have provided the U.S. and the world with an astounding variety of concepts, methods, implements, and technologies. The video focuses on African Americans who received U.S. patents and African American inventors who did not gain official protection for their ideas.
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