Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence author-Robie H. Harris the bigger he feels

the bigger he feels

teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter

he panics and runs away

A sword that can cut far deeper than the length of its blade

The first narrative is told from his perspective

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence author-Robie H. Harris the bigger he feels*Signed Bookplates!* Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern day Black people. For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African