Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd

About Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd A native of San Francisco (CA), Larry has spent the majority of his life advocating for and participating in educational initiatives. As the author of eight (8) books, he focuses his commentaries on cultural, political, local, national and international issues. A prolific writer, powerful communicator and sought-after speaker, Larry is available for lectures, interviews, speaking and media engagements. Books by Johnson-Redd  The Black Expatriate in Africa  Journey to the Motherland, from San Francisco to Benin City – an autobiographical novel  History to Destiny Through Afrocentric Poetry  Loving Black Women: Essays and Spoken Word  Long Distance Love  American Challenges in the Obama Era, Part I  American Challenges in the Obama Era, Part II  Letters to My Brothers, upcoming release Larry holds Master Degrees in Public Administration, Educational Administration including an Administrative Credential from University of San Francisco and Golden Gate University as well as SFSU. His works are available on amazon. Mobile Media Kit of San Francisco born Author/Poet: LARRY UKALI JOHNSON-REDD Available for interviews or as a speaker/guest on any media, radio or TV News and Talk Shows as well as African-American and African History Month programs/ celebrations! SMM Links: Available at Facebook, Linked In and 21 video clips at Youtube by typing Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd in the search box on the Web Sites listed above. My digital legacy can be located by a simple Google Search utilizing my 4 names. My name is Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, I have 5 books on sale at Amazon namely, Journey to the Motherland, a paperback 170 pages- History to Destiny Through Afrocentric Poetry released in a limited edition massive paperback of spoken word recently released as an expanded and updated e-book. Loving Black Women a 130 paged paperback that sold out has also been expanded with several REVIEWS ADDED TO THE FIRST PAGES OF THE BOOK, HAS NOW BEEN RE RELEASED AS AN E-BOOK. The NEWEST TWO BOOKS are Long Distance Love 240 pages, a memoir about my 4+ year engagement to a Nigerian sister from 2003 to 2008 including my second trip to Nigeria to meet her and her family. My latest book is titled American Challenges In The Obama Era Part 1. It really is an era now that Obama is re-elected. Part 2 is in progress. Please support this independent author to promote independent African-American and African free thought on the issues we faced yesterday, face today and will face in the future providing tools and skills to prepare us and any others to survive and thrive in a white supremacy system with or with out a "Black President". Please buy my e-books at amazon at this link. Reviews The words in this book made my heart sing. This is because this book gives much needed information on the African experience and what we have lost over the years. Ukali's respect for the Black woman of African descent pays homage to those who have endured so very much. It is apparent that this man was raised by a loving set of parents. I feel that History to Destiny through Afrocentric Poetry should be in every classroom, not only for children of the Diaspora but for others as well. The d-boys standing on the corners of the Black communities would benefit greatly from the words that this brother has penned in such an eloquent fashion. I recommend this book to all who read and to be read to all those who cannot.--Cati A. Hawkins-Okorie, Social Activist In my reading of History to Destiny Through Afrocentric Poetry I found these poems that radiated with the spirit, and echo the voice and cry of our elders and ancestors, expressed as a conscious priority for Africans in America to unite with Africans in the Diaspora.--Nashid Ahmad, Grassroots Activist and Spiritual Metaphysics Sun Rise December 1939 Sunset June 26,2011 Rest in Peace! The three decade-plus of poetry presented in this book by brother Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd speaks to the African mind, and challenges readers to consider a protracted dedication to love and human development.--Itabari M. Zulu, Th.D., President, African American Library and Information Science Association Over the years I have known Ukali, he has been a consistent advocate for justice and equality for African people everywhere. In this book, History to Destiny Through Afrocentric Poetry, Ukali chronicles his lifetime experiences in America and Africa, and pays homage to our ancestors Langston Hughes, Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, and many others. Ukali speaks of solidarity with African people throughout the Diaspora from Lagos to Granada and all points in between. He reflects on our lives, loves, and struggles against racism, oppression and brutality. But most importantly, he has eloquently captured in these pages the righteousness and victory of our struggle as an oppressed people in this the fifth century since enslavement. In the tradition of a true Griot, Ukali passes on the ancient practice of putting us in touch with these other, our roots, our blackness, and our birthright so we can renew our commitment to ourselves, and our people. . . . I am sure after reading this book you will discover a man whose love of our people will undoubtedly serve to awaken the sleeping giant in us all.--Donald Lacy, Love Life, Don't Take LifeKpoo.com and KPOOFM San Francisco Wake Up Saturday Morning Radio Show