Dr. Chancellor Williams …Born December 22, 1898, Died December 7, 1992 Author Of ‘The Destruction of Black Civilization’
Chancellor Williams, as the old man was fondly called; was one of the greatest African American scholars of the twentieth century.He was the author of one of the greatest books on African history entitled ‘The Destruction Of Black Civilization’ – a must read, by anyone wishing to understand the African condition, dating back 4500 B.C. Another book he wrote, equally worth reading is ‘The Rebirth African Civilization’ – both books were required reading in history, and Afrocentric and/or World history classes in many colleges/universities etc.Apart from these two, he had published numerous books, articles,speeches, and lectures.Halls were always packed when ever and where ever he spoke often, even after he became blind and needed an aid to help. One great student , he mentored – Oggi Ogburn, a brilliant scholar help produce great videos, DVD’s, documentary materials, and various other sources of materials of the old man, even in his last and final years.He was truly a scholar and an educator for mankind.
Sainey Faye
Below he gives brief excerpts and summary in a nutshell of the great works of this great intellectual giant of ours.
“The liberation of the mind was one of the main messages. To understand the African way of life contrary to the European. The Ideologies and value system of the oppressors unconsciously become those of the oppressed.
Reeducation of Blacks will be required for the two mandatory changes in attitude: one toward each other in terms of mutual respect, and the other, a change in attitude about efficiency, expertise in business management and financial responsibility and management.
Dr. Williams was a son of the reconstruction south. His father had been a former slave, and his mother had been a cook, a nurse, and an evangelist. Professor Williams’ curiosity, about racial equality and cultural struggles began as early as the fifth grade. Thus he devoted his lifetime and academic pursuits to the study of ancient history.
He conducted field studies covering 26 nations in West, Central, East and Southern Africa, researching some 105 different societies and language groups. The results are an interpretation of Black History from the conquered as opposed to that of the conqueror. He assessed the factors that lead to the downfall of a people who were once the “Cradle of Civilization.” He explains what happened, how it happened, and most importantly, what can be done about it. Meanwhile, all of these insights and ideas are available.
Professor Williams published over 50 articles, professional books, and lectures. Among his publications are The Raven, The Rebirth of African Civilization, and the great book – ‘The Destruction of Black Civilization’.
In this book Chancellor Williiams makes some great historical observations, which surprisingly is not grasped or needs to be understood by our historians – both Afrocentric or Eurocentric.This book is a very educative and enlightening source of information on our history -African history.
Prof. Williams observes:
“It was therefore in the societies without chiefs or kings where Afrikan democracy was born and where the concept that the people are sovereign was as natural as breathing. And this is why in traditional Afrika, the rights of the individual never came before the rights of the community. Individual freedom was unlimited until it clashed with the interests or welfare of the community”.
Forwarded by Sainey Faye