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Nkechi Taifa.

An attorney, activist, author, scholar, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Nkechi Taifa has a rich history specializing in the advancement of projects which enrich the legal, educational, cultural and financial health of the community.

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Go to Reparation Education Project website

Go to Black Power, Black Lawyer Website

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Nkechi Taifa is the published author of several books for youth, Shining Legacy, The Adventures of Kojo and Ama, and Three Tales of Wisdom.

These books are treasured classics, written over 30 years ago, and still very relevant today.

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Master Storyteller Nkechi Taifa resurrects and re-publishes her popular books for young people from over three decades ago as she brings her timeless wisdom for new generations to enjoy.

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Shining Legacy

Shining Legacy celebrates the past through epic, ballad, legend and saga, all accentuated with rhyme. Role models range from Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Sojourner Truth – to Malcolm X, Denmark Vesey, Toussaint L’Ovuerture, Paul Robeson, and Marcus Garvey.

The Adventures of Kojo and Ama

Journey with Kojo and Ama through seven adventures combining excitement, fun and suspense with lessons in pride and heritage. The children’s heroic black cat Sheba brings them good luck as they find themselves in settings ranging from an inner city park to the deep South, and from the island of Jamaica to ancient Egypt.

Three Tales of Wisdom

Anansi’s magic helps Ayanna get to the Harvest Festival, despite the fact that her two sisters fail to follow the Seven Principles of the value system...

A young brother growing up in New York City learns the story of the mighty Marcus Garvey...

Jabari finds wisdom through his encounters with spiders, lions, warriors, elephants, cockroaches, camels and birds...

Shining Legacy

Shining Legacy celebrates the past through epic, ballad, legend and saga, all accentuated with rhyme. Role models range from Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Sojourner Truth – to Malcolm X, Denmark Vesey, Toussaint L’Ovuerture, Paul Robeson, and Marcus Garvey.

The Adventures of Kojo and Ama

Journey with Kojo and Ama through seven adventures combining excitement, fun and suspense with lessons in pride and heritage. The children’s heroic black cat Sheba brings them good luck as they find themselves in settings ranging from an inner city park to the deep South, and from the island of Jamaica to ancient Egypt.

Three Tales of Wisdom

Anansi’s magic helps Ayanna get to the Harvest Festival, despite the fact that her two sisters fail to follow the Seven Principles of the value system...

A young brother growing up in New York City learns the story of the mighty Marcus Garvey...

Jabari finds wisdom through his encounters with spiders, lions, warriors, elephants, cockroaches, camels and birds...

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REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

Taifa Accepts NACDL Champion of Justice Award

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Reparations RoundUp News

Reparations RoundUp News

Reparations Roundup #5: Taifa Testimony, CA AB3121 Reparations Task Force

Reparations RoundUp #4: DC, Black History Month, Compensated Emancipation.

Reparations RoundUp #3 - Clotilda Slave Shipwreck interview + more with Black scuba diver expert.

Reparations RoundUp #2- Exonerate Marcus Garvey!

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REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

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Welcome to the official website of Nkechi Taifa.

BOOK THE INCREDIBLE NKECHI TAIFA

REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

Taifa Accepts NACDL Champion of Justice Award

GET A BOOK FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT

Reparations RoundUp News

Reparations Roundup #5: Taifa Testimony, CA AB3121 Reparations Task Force

Reparations RoundUp #4: DC, Black History Month, Compensated Emancipation.

Reparations RoundUp #3 - Clotilda Slave Shipwreck interview + more with Black scuba diver expert.

Reparations RoundUp #2- Exonerate Marcus Garvey!

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REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | Nkechi Taifa | TEDxUStreetWomen

TEDx TALK

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Welcome to the official website of
Nkechi Taifa.

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BOOKS FOR
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