“I was taught about slavery, but it was the ancient Egyptians. That's t...” — Malachi Kirby Quote

“I was taught about slavery, but it was the ancient Egyptians. That's the closest I got to African history.”

“There are many people still ashamed of their roots because of the negative connotations that come with being an 'African.' That sentiment exists many places around the world - in England, in the U.S., everywhere.”

“When I was in school, my first acknowledgement of 'Roots' was Kunta Kinte.”

“Perhaps it is time to debate culture. The common story is that in 'real' African culture, before it was tainted by the West, gender roles were rigid and women were contentedly oppressed.”

“When no other schools in the Southeastern Conference or the former Southwestern Conference would award them athletic scholarships, African Americans had been recruited by and playing for Texas Western since the 1950s.”

“I have seen African countries negotiate bilaterally and within the WTO. African countries come to the WTO prepared and defend their interests with vigour.”