In September 2007, a group of scholars gathered in

Philadelphia, Pa to celebrate the extraordinary and

exemplary achievements of Molefi Kete Asante

over the past 35 years. The one-day seminar was

organized by Ankh, A Scientific Institute. Its purpose

was to engage in a collective reflection about Molefi

Kete Asante's already impressive and unique legacy,

and draw from it a model to inspire present and future

generations of Africans. This book grew out of

that memorable meeting. It includes a rich variety

of essays which explore Molefi Kete Asante's

contributions, while bearing witness to Asante's

relentless commitment and tremendous intellectual

accomplishments.