Reflections and Thoughts of Power: Inspirational, Educational, and Motivational Selections

By Akili Asafo

Is a compilation of writings and thoughts of expressions expanding over the course of a decade and a half. Akili struggled as a young black youth to comprehend and articulate not only his own thoughts but also those of a wide range of complex issues and subject matter such as the following: ourstorical awareness, racism, slavery, self love, mass incarceration, politics, loneliness, poverty, family values, loyalty, betrayal, miseducation, capitalism & oppression to name a few. Not properly knowing where to begin his journey Akili began with self; knowledge of self! Embarking on a lifelong journey of independent research and study Akili began to express the above subject matters the best way he knew how, with a pen! Allow Akili to share his best part which is his mind with those who take the time to examine his work. Let it serve as an inspirational, educational and motivational tool to promote intellectual dialogue or to encourage someone to accomplish a goal/ dream that only you have held yourself back from achieving!

to all the readers of this book,
take the best & leave the rest!

peace & power

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665514286

Akili Asafo

AKILI ASAFO- (Akili is ki-swahili meaning one who has intellect or understanding & Asafo is of the twi language of the Akan people of Ghana, west Afrika which means warrior). Akili was born in Queens, N.Y and raised in South Carolina, however he considers himself a world citizen by virtue of being a descendant of the original people; hence the fathers and mothers of civilization! Akili has transformed himself into a well- respected leader, organizer, orator, educator, writer and mentor for the youth. Although he is a first time author he has wrote articles for a prestigious newspaper such as the San Francisco Bayview. He’s work with the buring spear aswell. Akili has one of his selections entitled, “a man for a day” on www.thefruitsofeden.com and a selection entitled, “slave of the state” in audio format on prison radio. Akili is also one of the co-founders of the free South Carolina movement (fscm) which is a grassroots organization designed to be a liberating voice for the voiceless; the men, women & children confined in S.C. Akili has also worked on projects with the Malcolm X center for self-determination and many other grassroots organizations and movements that contribute to the nation building effort ! Peace & Power!

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TRULY FREE

Our beautiful shining princess is no longer physically with us.

All we have is KeyAsia’s memories to help comfort and

console our family during this time of lost and tragedy.

Your love, intellect and cheerfulness are only some

of your qualities that will be truly missed…

Why did you leave us so soon, I’d rather trade places

with you so that you could fully bloom; your laugh

and your smile would light up the room.

You are more than a daughter, sister, niece,

cousin, team mate or friend.

Why is the question we ask did your life have to suddenly end?

The pain is deep and we cannot sleep but we must

find joy in knowing that you’re truly FREE!

You are no longer defined by worldly things or

the limited capacity as a human being.

Your soul is FREE to return to its source, so we must

find peace in knowing this day awaits all of us!

You are an angel that has been set free to return to its source,

so we must strive to comprehend that nature must take its

ultimate course, even at such a great lost to Our Family!

KeyAsia, you can never be replaced!

We Miss and Love You!!

DARE TO DREAM

Whatever your race, color, gender or ethnicity you still possess the capacity, possibility and courage to dream…

Even when it seems that hope is hoping less..The faithless and the stress begin to test your very foundation. Believe me when I tell you that it happens to the best.

As I lay down and fold my hands upon my chest as if to rest, but I dare to dream not of material things, but of my ancestors and their contributions to humanity. Then I ask myself presently how will I add-on to that rich legacy in order to leave an inheritance for my posterity by utilizing my ingenuity and ability to