Of African American, Cherokee and European heritage, Zainab is an author, singer/songwriter and educator. Among her publications are "Indigenous Peoples and Black Peoples in Canada: Settlers or All...view moreOf African American, Cherokee and European heritage, Zainab is an author, singer/songwriter and educator. Among her publications are "Indigenous Peoples and Black Peoples in Canada: Settlers or Allies” for Breaching the Colonial Contract: Anti-Colonialism in the US and Canada. She also contributed to Strong Women’s Stories: Native Vision and Community Activism and authored the feminist science fiction novel Moons of Palmares. Zainab’s new book Wielding the Force: The Science of Social Justice explores the mind/body/spirit connection and its relevance to social justice, activism and community organizing. For more information about Zainab’s work at www.swallowsongs.com.view less