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"Wow! I didn't know that!" is the reaction I get from people who've read "Soldiers of Uncommon Valor: The History of Salvationists of African Descent in the United States." I usually see pride in their eyes when they say these things. And occasionally, I also see tears as people express how they had no idea that African Americans played such a role in history. I want this book to help them to never again doubt their place in history, or their potential to bring positive change—for all people—to America's future.

Posted By: Warren Maye
Monday, June 14th 2010 at 11:20AM
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Hello Mr. Maye,

You said this, “And occasionally, I also see tears as people express how they had no idea that African Americans played such a role in history.”

Black Americans are a new breed or race of people that has emerged from the ashes of slavery. We are not African Americans.

An African American is a person of African origin that has become an American citizen.
A Black American is a people that were made on this continent when White American people bred themselves with the African slaves that they purchase from the slave traders.
An example of a Black American is the late author of “Roots” Mr. Alex Haley, am I right.
Another example are the children that Ms. Sally Hemming had for President Thomas Jefferson. Ms. Hemming was Mr. Jefferson’s slave woman.

So again, Black Americans are not African Americans.

Tell me what you think.

Saturday, June 19th 2010 at 1:31PM
Harry Watley

Hello Mr. Watley:

Your point is well taken.
Monday, June 21st 2010 at 5:28PM
Warren Maye

We must continue to educate ourselves about our history as much as possible. Especially our children. Most of them don't know anything about our history beyond MLK and Rosa Parks. Please keep more posts like these coming my brother!!!
Monday, June 21st 2010 at 6:08PM
Siebra Muhammad

Thank you, Siebra. I agree. Please take a look at my response to Jessica Mitchell's interview question. I talk to her about the changes needed in our community as they relate to educating African-American children.
Monday, June 28th 2010 at 10:56PM
Warren Maye