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« Week of August 29, 2010 »
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29 Male Book Club all day The Male Book Club will be discussing the book Continental Drift by FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku Continental Drift *The African-African American Experience* By FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku clb@coastlinebooks.net Overview African-African Americans. No. That’s not a grammatical error. That is a phrase Ajoku created to describe those such as himself. American Born African (ABA), the more nationally specific American Born Nigerian (ABN) or Liberian African American (LAA) for instance are interesting phrases but what do they mean? They are phrases invented by first generation American born offspring of African parents to identify themselves. They resemble phrases like New Yoricans and Jamericans used by some Puerto Rican and Jamaican American youth. A voice for a formerly invisible segment of the American population that is rapidly expanding and now coming of age is forthcoming in Continental Drift: The African-African American Experience. Chronicling Ajoku’s journey of self discovery, this book is a vivid narrative that recounts his growing up as the son of Nigerian immigrants in New York. It will enlighten the reader about pressing issues with a sense of urgency, yet dazzle them with a sprinkle of humor and satire.	30 Male Book Club all day The Male Book Club will be discussing the book Continental Drift by FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku Continental Drift *The African-African American Experience* By FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku clb@coastlinebooks.net Overview African-African Americans. No. That’s not a grammatical error. That is a phrase Ajoku created to describe those such as himself. American Born African (ABA), the more nationally specific American Born Nigerian (ABN) or Liberian African American (LAA) for instance are interesting phrases but what do they mean? They are phrases invented by first generation American born offspring of African parents to identify themselves. They resemble phrases like New Yoricans and Jamericans used by some Puerto Rican and Jamaican American youth. A voice for a formerly invisible segment of the American population that is rapidly expanding and now coming of age is forthcoming in Continental Drift: The African-African American Experience. Chronicling Ajoku’s journey of self discovery, this book is a vivid narrative that recounts his growing up as the son of Nigerian immigrants in New York. It will enlighten the reader about pressing issues with a sense of urgency, yet dazzle them with a sprinkle of humor and satire.	31 Male Book Club Start: 4:00 pm End: 8:00 pm The Male Book Club will be discussing the book Continental Drift by FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku Continental Drift *The African-African American Experience* By FitzGerald Chinemerem Ajoku clb@coastlinebooks.net Overview African-African Americans. No. That’s not a grammatical error. That is a phrase Ajoku created to describe those such as himself. American Born African (ABA), the more nationally specific American Born Nigerian (ABN) or Liberian African American (LAA) for instance are interesting phrases but what do they mean? They are phrases invented by first generation American born offspring of African parents to identify themselves. They resemble phrases like New Yoricans and Jamericans used by some Puerto Rican and Jamaican American youth. A voice for a formerly invisible segment of the American population that is rapidly expanding and now coming of age is forthcoming in Continental Drift: The African-African American Experience. Chronicling Ajoku’s journey of self discovery, this book is a vivid narrative that recounts his growing up as the son of Nigerian immigrants in New York. It will enlighten the reader about pressing issues with a sense of urgency, yet dazzle them with a sprinkle of humor and satire.	1	2 Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Culture is defined by foods. The Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago is more widely known as a vacation destination than for its cuisine. A British colony from 1779 until 1962, the island saw a redefinition and meshing of cultures as East Indian and Chinese indentured servants came to work in the sugar plantations alongside African slaves. Trinidadian food is marked by the blending of these cultures. As such, curry, Indian breads, callaloo (a soup of West African origin), and fried rice are all among the national dishes. Ramin Ganeshram was born in New York City of a Trinidadian father and Iranian mother. She has been a journalist for 13 years and has written about food for numerous food magazines.	3	4