Educational leaders in Kenya are attempting to remodel their school system in order to inculcate in their youth a sense of pride in their national heritage. (CK)

A position paper drawn in October, 1969 by the founders of the African Heritage Studies Association. (JM)

The author reports on his experiences as a Black American travelling in Nigeria and Ghana. He reviews the many similarities and the few differences between the Black American and the African experience from the broad perspectives of philosophy, psychology, sociology, and art. (Author/MC)

Yoruba cultural, religious, and linguistic traditions have been preserved to a great extent in Brazil, especially in the province of Bahia. Although many Afro-Brazilian religions have historically been considered lower-class, today Candomble and other religious/cultural practices are gaining social acceptance on a national level. (GC)

Focuses on some associations between movement and social relations using as an example the dance-play (nkwa) of the Ubakala Igbo of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria. Discusses how the dance is used to promote self-identity, prescribe and assert social values and roles, and mediate between persons and their situations. (JMF)

Evaluates the adequacy or inadequacy of the services provided by the public, state, and school libraries for the handicapped in Nigeria. The scope, objectives, methodology, recommendations, and conclusions of the study are described, as are the institutions surveyed. (FM)

Take prisoners, sow seeds, or eat the opponent's beans. A unique cultural approach to math. (Editor)

Charts Cyprian Ekwensi's development of the force of the city in three of the major novels. (Author/AM)

The hypothesis tested is that workers in South Africa who typically hold western values will be more satisfied with 'larger' jobs in which they perform a greater variety of less repetitive tasks, but that workers who typically hold tribal values will not. (Author)

Discusses a survey of thirty-eight African countries which indicates that a combination of co-axial cables and radio-relay links is the system most suited to Available from: Cable Lines, Cablecommunications Resource Center, 2000 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; Subscription Rates: 1 year, $5.00; 2 years, $10.00. (MH)

A total of 350 American school youth of African descent were tested in six different schools, Among these students, the "Black is Beautiful" concept was widely endorsed. (Author/AM)

Describes a Hypercard stack for playing one of many versions of the African game wari. Students can design their own variations of the game by determining the initial number of pieces and the number of pieces required for a capture. A list of activities related to the program and some recommendations about the integration of technology into…

Explores the wealth of learning opportunities arising from the study of Africa and its peoples. Students must learn about the history, traditions, and diversity of Africa, rather than focusing narrowly on the problems of recent years. Teaching students about the contributions of Africa will help them be better world citizens. (SLD)

Discusses how the aesthetic concerns of African Americans are reflected in the writing of Black women and introduces the characteristics of African culture as they relate to African-American culture. Emphasizes the intuitive musical quality of Black language as expressed in poetry and fiction. (FMW)