Great Women of African Descent: An Artistic Expression of the Icons

By Pascaliah Omiya and Odhiambo Siangla

This book presents portraits of twelve great women of African descent, honoring and recognizing their contributions, achievements, and positive impact on our society. The book is divided into seven chapters, highlighting the purpose of this book, its organization, associated literature, and the lessons the authors and our larger society have learned from these women.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Aug 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543912579

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Great Women of African Descent

An Artistic Expression of the Icons

Published in the United States of America by BookBaby

Copyright © 2017 by Unique Africa House

Print ISBN: 978-1-54391-256-2

eBook ISBN: 978-1-54391-257-9

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

To My Children,

Slewon Omiya Gehyigon and Rodney Owino Muruli

Herein are great portraits and lessons you can learn to accelerate your path to success.

—Pascaliah Omiya

To My Daughter,

Savannah Atieno Siangla

Alongside these great women, this is your recognition.

—Odhiambo Siangla

Contents

FORWARD

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 — The Purpose of Writing This Book

Chapter 2 — Underlying Organization of the Volume

Chapter 3 — Current Knowledge in Relation to Africa and People of African Descent

Chapter 4 — What Society Can Learn from the Women

Chapter 5 — Portraits of the Women

Chapter 6 — Lessons Learned by the Authors

Chapter 7 — Conclusion

References

Acknowledgement

FORWARD

Garry Gehyigon, MA, MA.

GREAT WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT is written at a time when much is being said and written about globalization, its discontents, pitfalls, achievements and the way forward to the realization of a common ground for trade, market and people, irrespective of background, creed, religion and color. Great Women of African Descent presents a bridge over a North-South divide that engulfed people, especially women of African background, from expressing and expending their capabilities in comparison to their counterparts or peers in the North.

The authors of Great Women of African Descent have not only opened the corridor for globalizing and recognizing the talents of all peoples in a concerted way but set the pace for oneness of purpose, dignity and appreciation of talents and intellect of all across the globe.

The tremendous contributions of the Women who have been selected for this publication cannot be over stated. They continue to contribute and strengthen communities, serve as role models, give voices to the voiceless and provide economic power and advocate for social justice to many people around the world.

When the bell of eye-opening and liberation rings, the Artists of African descent mentioned in this publication finally and many more concretize theirs and followers voices through matching and crushing the minted and imaginary barracage and bridges connecting the North and South, their records are corrected from the dustbin of history and placed at historical core, the voices of the children of the South are heard and recognized, a total emancipation from the yoke of all suppressions, then we can argue that history is won. Let’s hope that we will continue witnessing that history making process.

GREAT WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT is not only a must to read for this generation but an asset for succeeding generations to treasure and pass on.

Preface

The artwork in this book features portraits of women of African descent and honors their contributions to society. These twelve women were chosen because of their great works in various spheres, including sports, entertainment, environment, government, communication, writing, education, management, business, and leadership. There has been